Agriculture & Rural Development
As India moves towards the goal of Viksit Bharat, discussions surrounding agriculture are evolving. These conversations now encompass not just productivity but also career pathways, sustainability, and long-term economic stability. Agroforestry, which combines trees with crops...
The Gujarat Panchayat Department has initiated the Mukhyamantri Nirmal Gram Yojana, aimed at enhancing sanitation and public health within rural regions. This program is currently active in 667 villages spread across 21 talukas in 12 districts...
Gujarat Distributes Over 2.19 Crore Soil Health Cards to Farmers
The Government of Gujarat has issued over 2.19 crore Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to farmers as part of an ongoing initiative aimed at promoting...
Agriculture Ministry Launches Bharat-VISTAAR: A Multilingual AI Tool for Farmers
In a significant development for the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), an AI-enabled...
केंचुआ बचाओ, मिट्टी बचाओ खेती की असली ताकत जमीन के नीचे
धरती की उपजाऊ शक्ति को बनाए रखने में केंचुआ सबसे अहम भूमिका निभाता है। रासायनिक खेती और कीटनाशकों के अंधाधुंध इस्तेमाल से केंचुओं की...
India Prepares to Halt Ravi River Waters Flowing to Pakistan as Shahpur Kandi Dam Nears Completion
India is gearing up to prevent surplus water from the Ravi River from flowing into Pakistan with the expected operationalization of the Shahpur Kandi...
Idukki’s Bison Valley now hosts a 40-acre sunflower farm, attracting tourists and reviving previously unused land
The Bison Valley in Idukki, Kerala, has undergone a vibrant transformation as a newly cultivated sunflower farm has replaced previously fallow paddy fields. Spanning...
Rahul Gandhi Engages with 17 Farmer Unions on India-US Trade Agreement
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, convened a significant meeting at his office in Parliament, welcoming a diverse group of representatives from 17 prominent...
Tomato Cultivation Faces Threat from Blight Disease Amid Changing Weather Conditions
Blight Disease Concerns Farmers
Tomato cultivation is under threat as various diseases rapidly spread due to changing weather patterns, leading to significant concerns among farmers....
Shivraj Singh Chouhan: New Trade Agreement to Benefit Farmers
NEW DELHI: In a press conference on Sunday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed optimism about the newly announced interim trade deal between...
Farmers will protest on February 12 against the India-US trade deal, citing threats to local agriculture and policy concerns.
In a recent announcement, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) indicated that farmers will take to the streets on February 12 to protest against the...
Beetal Goat Farming Boosts Income for Bihar Farmer
In Jahanabad district of Bihar, a farmer named Bharat Paswan has achieved significant financial success through the rearing of Beetal goats. Known for their...
भारत में झींगा उत्पादन की नई क्रांति: निर्यात से आगे, आत्मनिर्भरता और पोषण सुरक्षा की ओर !
भारत को झींगा उत्पादन में आत्मनिर्भर बनाने के उद्देश्य से एक्वाकल्चर विशेषज्ञ डॉ. मनोज ने ऐसा समग्र रोडमैप प्रस्तुत किया है, जो निर्यात-केंद्रित सोच...
Budget 2026: Rs 1,62,671 crores allocated, here are the key takeaways for India’s Agriculture Sector
In the Union Budget 2026, presented on February 1, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reinforced agriculture as a primary "growth engine," focusing on productivity,...