Agartala, March 7 (IANS) Tripura’s food grain production has increased by 12 per cent this year compared to last year, while participation of youths in the agriculture sector has also risen, with many adopting innovative practices, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Saturday. After inaugurating the state-level ‘Kisan Mela 2025-26’ and the conferment of State and District Level Best Farmers Awards at Pragna Bhavan here, the minister said that farmers play …
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Chandigarh, Feb 8 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is moving ahead at a rapid pace with the resolve of Atmanirbhar Bharat. At such a time, he said, the role of the animal husbandry sector becomes even more important.“There are immense opportunities in milk production, value addition, export possibilities and start-up culture. The state government’s goal is to make animal husbandry modern, pro…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) India has safeguarded the sensitivities of its agriculture and animal husbandry sectors in the interim US trade deal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.As part of the interim trade deal framework, the US will slash reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, providing a huge market opportunity in key sectors such as textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, plastic and rubber products, organic chemicals, home decor, artisanal products, and sele…
Gandhinagar, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat has taken a significant step in strengthening healthcare and regional development with the introduction of 14 advanced MRI machines and the inauguration of 31 development projects in Kheda district. The new MRI machines, each featuring 1.5 Tesla technology and valued at Rs 12.75 crore, have been purchased at a total cost of Rs 178.54 crore on Thursday.They will be installed at GMERS and Civil Hospitals in Dharpur, Vadnagar, Valsad, Junagadh, Navsari, Rajpipla, G…
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a strong move towards a developed India. He claimed that Maharashtra’s share from central taxes will be Rs 98,306 crore, adding that apart from this, according to the preliminary estimate of the budget, Rs 12,355 crore is for various projects.“Therefore, Maharashtra will get about Rs 1 lak…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026-2027 speech on Sunday reflected the Centre’s push to strengthen the fisheries sector and a robust support for animal husbandry in rural and peri-urban areas to spur farm sector growth.India’s fisheries and animal husbandry sectors are vital pillars of rural livelihoods and national food security, contributing significantly to the agricultural GDP and employment.As part of increasing farmers’ income, the Budget includ…
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was a powerful step towards a developed India.In his first reaction after the Union Budget presentation in the Lok Sabha, the chief minister said, “By planned urbanisation, promoting industry and entrepreneurship, and taking firm measures for investment and job creation, this budget has laid a strong foundation. An investment of Rs 12 lakh crore in …
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said that farmers’ income in Chhattisgarh can increase significantly with the use of modern agricultural technology and integrated farming systems. Addressing a state-level review meeting followed by a press interaction in Raipur, he praised the state’s progress in agriculture and rural development under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.The Uni…
Chandigarh, Jan 15 (IANS) With the objective of accelerating holistic agricultural growth in Haryana, enhancing farmers’ incomes and strengthening agriculture and allied sectors, a pre-budget consultation meeting was held on Thursday at in Hisar. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, brought together agricultural scientists, progressive farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and stakeholders from animal husbandry, horticulture, fisheries and the rural economy to seek…
Indore, Jan 13 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government will organise a five-day event, Krishi Lokrang, from January 26 to 30 across the state to promote advanced farming practices among young farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Tuesday. The Chief Minister said the programme will be held in every Gram Panchayat and Block with full dignity and grandeur. He announced after reviewing preparations for the event late Tuesday night.During the review meeting, Yadav directed officials to prepar…