Guruvayur: The revered Illam Nira ceremony was held with great devotion at the Guruvayur Temple. As part of this traditional ritual, tender paddy sheaves were offered to Lord Sree Krishna. The sight of over 2,000 sheaves adorning the base of the flagpole was a breathtaking spectacle. The main priest, Melsanthi P S Madhusoodanan Namboothiri, offered Read More…
As Onam approaches, Tamil Nadu is gearing up for the festival with a vibrant and bustling flower market. The state has witnessed a surge in the trade of flowers, reflecting the significance of the festival in the region. Flower vendors are stocking up on a variety of blooms, from traditional marigolds and jasmine to exotic Read More…
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed happiness over increase in area of pulses cultivation during ongoing Kharif sowing this year. Reviewing the progress of Kharif crops at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi today, the Union Minister noted that area under pulses have increased by over Read More…
With the aim of rapid progress of agriculture sector in the country, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has initiated State-wise discussions, under which the Union Minister held a meeting with a high-level delegation including Assam Agriculture Minister, Shri Atul Bora at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi Read More…
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a web portal developed jointly by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) and NABARD to automate and speed up the process of settlement of interest subvention claims of banks submitted under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). Minister Read More…
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called upon the need to ensure timely availability of fertilizers, seeds and pesticides for ensuing Kharif season. Reviewing the preparedness for Kharif season 2024 at Krishi Bhawan with officials of various departments, Shri Chouhan directed them to ensure timely distribution Read More…
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today discussed in detail with senior officials of the Department of Agriculture Research and Education, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ministry regarding agricultural research plan. Union Minister on 113 Research Institutes said that “we should assess that this work is important and Read More…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan today discussed in detail with senior officials of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department regarding the 100-day agricultural action plan, as per sankalp by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Shri Chouhan told the officials that they should focus their entire Read More…