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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…

Bhopal, Jan 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday formally launched the Agriculture Year 2026, also known as “Krishak Kalyan Varsh” or “Kisan Kalyan Varsh”, with a grand tractor rally and a state-level programme at Jamburi Maidan in Bhopal.The event marked the beginning of a dedicated year focused on farmer welfare, agricultural advancement, and transforming farming into a profitable, technology-driven and sustainable sector.Addressing the gathering of farmers, Chief Mini…

Bhopal, Jan 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is set to usher in a transformative era for its farming community as the state officially launches “2026” as the ‘Agriculture Year’ with a grand rally and mega programme scheduled for Sunday at ‘Jumboori Maidan, BHEL’, Bhopal.The year-long initiative, carrying the powerful tagline ‘Prosperous Farmers – Prosperous State’, aims to make agriculture more profitable, sustainable, technology-driven, and a major engine for youth employment and rural self-reliance….

Gandhinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) In a move aimed at strengthening Gujarat’s rural economy and recognising excellence in animal husbandry, the state government will organise the ‘Best Livestock Breeder Award’ distribution ceremony on Tuesday at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar. The awards will be presented by State Animal Husbandry Minister Jitu Vaghani and Minister of State for Animal Husbandry Ramesh Katara, who will felicitate outstanding livestock breeders from across …