Bhopal, May 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday reviewed the wheat procurement process in his parliamentary constituency, Vidisha, and issued necessary directions to officials.The review meeting focused on improving the speed and efficiency of procurement operations during the ongoing wheat procurement season. Officials informed that most of the earlier problems, including delays in slot booking, have now been addressed.“The process of…
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Bhopal, May 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced to accelerate the Indore-Pithampur Economic Corridor project, significantly increasing the share of developed land allotted to farmers. The Bhoomi Pujan for the first phase of the project will be performed by the Chief Minister on May 3 at Sector A, Village Nainod, Indore.The first phase, with an estimated cost of Rs 326.51 crore, will mark the beginning of infrastructure development works, a press note said on Fr…
Nagpur, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister and Guardian Minister for Nagpur and Amravati, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, on Friday appealed to the citizens of the state to participate in the census, adding that only residents of India can participate in the present exercise, and Bangladeshi or foreign nationals will not be allowed to participate. After attending the ceremonial flag-hoisting on the occasion of Maharashtra Foundation Day, Minister Bawankule, at a press conference, spoke on sever…
Bhopal, April 30 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre in Bhopal has issued a warning of a significant weather shift across Madhya Pradesh, with several districts expected to witness adverse conditions over the next 24 hours.On Thursday, the region is bracing for a series of atmospheric disturbances, including hailstorms, thunderstorms, and lightning strikes, which are expected to persist during this period.These conditions are being driven by complex synoptic systems, includin…
Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) In a major relief for farmers, the state government has announced an extension of the wheat procurement window, allowing slot booking and procurement until May 23 instead of the earlier deadline of May 9. The move is aimed at ensuring that more farmers can sell their produce without facing delays or overcrowding at procurement centres.Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav wrote on his X handle that, with the convenience of farmers in mind, the window for slot booking …
Bhopal, April 29 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will conduct surprise inspections at wheat procurement centres across Madhya Pradesh in the coming days, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The visits are aimed at reviewing ground-level arrangements during the ongoing procurement season and ensuring that farmers are able to sell their produce smoothly at the Minimum Support Price.The Chief Minister is also expected to interact with farmers and officials to assess the functi…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The trade deal signed by Bangladesh with the US is nothing but a dumping of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) through meat and dairy products and will hit the livelihood of poor farmers in the Asian country, according to an article in The Daily Star, a Dhaka-based newspaper.The article by Farida Akhter, former adviser in the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, points out that importing meat and dairy products from the US poses unequal trade terms for Bangladesh du…
Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in Karnataka, alleging complete neglect of farmers amid severe heatwave conditions and water scarcity across the state.He said that crops are being destroyed due to intense summer heat, while drinking water is unavailable in several regions, questioning the state government’s “pro-farmer commitment”.According to Ashoka, nearly…
Hyderabad, April 28 (IANS) As fuel shortage triggered long queues and even resulted in shutdown of petrol pumps in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana for the second day on Tuesday, the state civil supplies department has issued emergency orders to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to effectively flood the market with fuel. Civil Supplies Commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra has issued the emergency orders to OMCs. To front-load the supply chain, OMCs are taking advance indents from dealers and hav…
Ahmedabad, April 28 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday claimed that funds were brought from outside the state to mislead farmers during the local self-government elections, while addressing a ‘Vijay Utsav’ programme organised by the BJP to mark its electoral performance across the state. The event was held after the declaration of results, during which the BJP secured a strong position across multiple municipal corporations, municipalities, and local bodies in diff…