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Nearly 50,000 Affected as Assam Flood Situation Worsens; Centre Assures Full Support

Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday, with nearly 50,000 people affected across four districts, according to an official bulletin. The rising floodwaters have inundated several areas, disrupting normal life and affecting thousands of families. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who visited the flood-hit areas in Dhemaji district, assured that the Centre Read More…

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Calls for Sustainable Farming at Haryana’s ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’

Rewari: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday called for sustainable farming practices, balanced fertiliser use, and conservation of natural resources while addressing the concluding ceremony of the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save the Farm Campaign) in Haryana. The event, held at the College of Agriculture in Bawal, Rewari district, also marked Read More…

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PM Shares Article Highlighting 12 Years of Farmer Welfare Initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article authored by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighting the government’s efforts towards the welfare and empowerment of farmers over the past 12 years. The article outlines various initiatives aimed at improving the lives of farmers and transforming the agriculture sector. According to the Prime Minister’s Read More…

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North Zone Agriculture Conference Focuses on Climate-Based Planning, Farmer-Centric Reforms

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organised the North Zone Agriculture Conference in Lucknow on Thursday, bringing together key policymakers, scientists, and farmers to chart a future roadmap for the sector. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Ministers of State, and representatives from six states and three Read More…

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Advanced Agriculture Festival Begins in Madhya Pradesh, Focus on Farmer Empowerment

Madhyapradesh: A three-day Advanced Agriculture Festival, Exhibition, and Training programme began at Dussehra Maidan in Raisen on Saturday, bringing together farmers, experts, and policymakers on a common platform. The event was inaugurated by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Read More…

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Excessive Fertiliser, Water Use Harming Soil Fertility: Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that the overuse of chemical fertilisers and excessive water consumption are damaging soil fertility in parts of the country. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, he noted that such practices are affecting long-term agricultural productivity. The minister said the Centre is promoting crop diversification to address the issue. He highlighted Read More…