Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, urging farmers to reduce the excessive use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides to protect soil health and human well-being. The awareness campaign will run from October 22 to November 30, 2026, with activities planned in villages across the country. Chouhan also Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre has sanctioned more than ₹1,200 crore to 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) to support agricultural development and improve farmers’ livelihoods. The sanction letters were handed over by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during the second day of the National Agriculture Conference Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the immediate suspension of Anurag, a Marketing Officer in the Agriculture Ministry, following allegations that he sought bribes from two warehouses in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district. The action followed a complaint alleging that the officer demanded money during an inspection in return Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre is preparing to introduce a new and stringent Seed Act to protect farmers from losses caused by fake, adulterated and substandard seeds. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a consultation with senior representatives of major farmer organisations on September 10 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the vision of a developed India cannot be achieved without transforming the agriculture sector and improving farmers’ incomes. Addressing the 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Society at the National Agricultural Science Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of Kharif crop sowing, monsoon conditions, rainfall deficit, and the availability of seeds and fertilisers, directing officials to closely monitor drought-prone areas and coordinate with state governments. As of July 17, Kharif crops have been sown across 658.19 lakh hectares. While the Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…