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India - UP CM Adityanath orders immediate relief for crop losses; highlights surge in agriculture growth rate Expressing deep concern over the damage caused to rabi crops due to unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and incidents of fire in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure immediate compensation for affected farmers, while also highlighting the state's improved agricultural growth rate over the past nine years. Chairing a high-level revie ...Read More >
Lucknow: While inaugurating the 6th Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress 2026 held in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented a comprehensive and forward-looking vision for the overall development of the agriculture sector. He clearly stated that the time has come to take agriculture from production to productivity, from productivity to profitability, and ultimately from profitability to prosperity. The vision of an Atmanirbhar Viksit Bharat will be realised only when the farme ...Read More >
Inaugurating the '6th Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress-2026' here, the chief minister outlined a broad roadmap for modernising the farm sector through the convergence of technology, traditional practices and policy reforms, while calling for agriculture to be made profitable and sustainable rather than merely production-oriented. "Now the time has come to move beyond the 'lab to land' approach. Land itself must become the lab, where farmers and scientists work together and fields bec ...Read More >
Lucknow: While inaugurating the 6th Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress 2026 held in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented a comprehensive and forward looking vision for the overall development of the agriculture sector. He clearly stated, the time has come to take agriculture from production to productivity, from productivity to profitability, and ultimately from profitability to prosperity. The vision of a Atmanirbhar Viksit Bharat will be realized only when the farmer bec ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 8 (UNI) While inaugurating the 6th Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress 2026 here on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented a comprehensive and forward-looking vision for the overall development of the agriculture sector. He clearly stated that "The time has come to take agriculture from production to productivity, from productivity to profitability, and ultimately from profitability to prosperity. The vision of an Atmanirbhar Viksit Bharat will ...Read More >
India and Argentina have signed a Work Plan 2025-2027 to boost agricultural research and technology exchange. This collaboration will focus on areas like sustainable agronomy, biotechnology, and digital agriculture, with planned joint research and germplasm exchange. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral ties and leverage the complementary strengths of both economies. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Argentina ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) India and Argentina have signed a three-year work plan to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, capacity building, and technology exchange. The 2025-27 work plan was signed between Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), an official statement said. ICAR Director General M L Jat and Argentina Ambassador Mariano Augustin Caucino exchanged the signed work plan on Wednesday ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Argentina on Wednesday reaffirmed their cooperation in sustainable agronomy, digital agriculture and biotechnology through new Work Plan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral agricultural collaboration. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Argentina, signed a 'Work Plan 2025-2027' to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, capacity ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Government on Sunday announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the country's highest recognition for outstanding and inspiring contributions in science, technology, and innovation. The award honours individuals and teams whose work has made a remarkable impact across diverse scientific fields. Instituted to recognise and promote pathbreaking research and achievements, the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is conferred under four categories -- Vigyan Ratna, Vi ...Read More >
India's agriculture sector has achieved a remarkable 3.7% growth in the first quarter of 2025-26, the highest globally, according to Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This rebound from last year's 1.5% growth underscores the success of farmer-friendly policies. Chouhan emphasized collaborative efforts under the 'One Nation, One Agriculture and One Team' initiative and warned against spurious inputs. India's agriculture sector recorded a growth rate of 3.7 per cent during the first qua ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) There will be no shortage of food grains, fruits or vegetables in the country and India will become the food basket of the world, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said. Speaking at the two-day 'National Agriculture Conference - Rabi Abhiyan 2025' here, Chouhan said agriculture in the country is growing at 3.7 per cent, the highest in the world, thanks to the hard work of our farmers and scientists, and the government's farmer-friendly polic ...Read More >
We will make India food basket of the world: Shivraj Singh Chouhan New Delhi: There will be no shortage of food grains, fruits or vegetables in the country and India will become the food basket of the world, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said. Speaking at the two-day 'National Agriculture Conference - Rabi Abhiyan 2025' here, Chouhan said agriculture in the country is growing at 3.7 per cent, the highest in the world, thanks to the hard work of our farmers and scientists ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) India's agriculture sector recorded a growth rate of 3.7 per cent during the first quarter of 2025-26, the highest globally, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday, asserting that the government will continue prioritising farmers' welfare. The sector's performance marks a significant rebound from the 1.5 per cent growth registered in the corresponding period last year. Speaking at the inaugural session of a two-day national conference focused on plann ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
NIRF India Rankings 2025: This year's top 6agricultural universities remain the same NIRF Rankings 2025: The Ministry of Education released the NIRF 2025 rankings on September 4, helping students in choosing the best colleges and universities for a career in the agriculture domain. Agriculture contributes over 15 per cent to India's GDP and remains a crucial pillar for developing nations like India. For students pursuing agriculture and allied sectors, it is important to know which institutes e ...Read More >
Patna: Union agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday warned that strict action would be taken against those found selling fertilisers on the black market in Bihar. "They will be sent to jail," he said.Speaking at an event in Patna held to mark the payment of the 20th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana by pm Narendra Modi, Chouhan SAID fertilisers must reach farmers without fail. "If someone is found selling fertilisers on the black market, he shoul ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Balram Marathi, Director of Research at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), has earned a rare distinction in agricultural science by securing patents for his hybrid rice seed innovation in India, the United States, and the Philippines. Balram's work aims to transform rice cultivation by improving crop resilience and productivity. During his fellowship at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), he conducted the research that led to the dev ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 4: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha Friday said that he was proud to see women breaking barriers in agricultural sciences and technology. In his address at the 6th convocation ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K), the LG said, "Proud to see our daughters breaking barriers and achieving success in Agricultural Science and Technology. It reflects a bright future for J&K and the nation." During the convocation, of the ...Read More >
The Minister began his day at the university's horticulture research and demonstration blocks, where he reviewed next-generation farming techniques developed by SKUAST-K researchers. As part of his two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar, to review advancements in horticultural innovation and e ...Read More >
Noida, Jul 4 (PTI) Police arrested three accused on Friday night for allegedly 'digitally arresting' a elderly woman advocate living in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and defrauding her of more than Rs 3.29 crore, an official said. According to an official of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hemantika Vahi, in her complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that on June 10, she received a phone call where the caller informed that that four bank accounts had been opened using her Aadha ...Read More >
SRINAGAR,JULY 04: Emphasising the Government of India's commitment to developing Jammu & Kashmir as a horticultural epicenter, and aligning with the broader national vision of "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) and "Viksit Jammu Kashmir," Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today underscored the dynamic transformation of the region's agricultural landscape. His remarks were made during the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), held in ...Read More >
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu & Kashmir and prosperous farming community is our resolve. The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to develop J&K as a hub of horticulture," the LG said. ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, JULY 04: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new beginning. "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir and Prosperous farming community is our resolve. The Government of India, under the leade ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Jul 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new beginning. "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir and Prosperous farming community is our resolve. The Government of India, under the leadership o ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 2 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday claimed that the frontier state holds the distinction of being India's largest carbon sink, an ecological powerhouse playing a pivotal role in combating climate change and aiding the country's march toward net-zero emissions. In a social media post as part of his administration's 'Pema 3.0 - Year of Ref-orms and Growth' campaign, Khandu highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh contributes a remarkable 14.38 percent to India's total carbon seque ...Read More >
Nagpur: Dr Dilip Ghosh, director of ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR-CCRI), Nagpur, was conferred with the prestigious Vasantrao Naik Agriculture Scientist and Literary Award (2025) for his outstanding contributions to the field of agricultural science, particularly in citrus research and development. The award was presented on July 1 by state agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate, during a ceremony held at Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai, on the occasion of 112th birth anniver ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jun 5 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday drove a tractor in a Patiala field during his day-long visit to Punjab, saying if a minister cannot operate a farming vehicle, then he cannot truly understand the struggles faced by farmers. Chouhan also recalled the contribution of Punjab farmers in foodgrain production, referring to the green revolution and said he bows to the fertile land, state growers and their zeal and passion. Also Read | Who Is Pinaki ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jun 5 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday drove a tractor in a Patiala field during his day-long visit to Punjab, saying if a minister cannot operate a farming vehicle, then he cannot truly understand the struggles faced by farmers. Chouhan also recalled the contribution of Punjab farmers in foodgrain production, referring to the green revolution and said he bows to the fertile land, state growers and their zeal and passion. He assured farmers that th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that his ministry's resolve is to increase the Kharif crop production while reducing the production cost. He added that the synergy between the agricultural research and the farmers will be increased. The Minister was speaking to reporters here after a meeting with the State agricultural ministers. "Today, I held a meeting with the Agriculture ministers of all the states...Agriculture is important ...Read More >
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