Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), March 10 (IANS) Modern polyhouse cultivation supported under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM) is emerging as a major boost for farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district, helping increase their income while generating new employment opportunities in rural areas.The initiative reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ensuring “employment for every hand” and enhancing farmers’ earnings by promoting advanced agricultural techniques and high-value cr…
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Dharmapuri, March 9 (IANS) The Palmarosa-based cottage industry in Dharmapuri district is facing a severe crisis as cultivation of the aromatic crop declines sharply amid weak market demand, erratic rainfall and poor returns for farmers.Producers say the situation has affected hundreds of small distillation units and threatens the survival of a once-thriving rural livelihood.Palmarosa grass (Cymbopogon martinii) is traditionally cultivated in the rain-fed regions of Dharmapuri and neighbouring a…
Bhopal, March 5 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting that thousands of posts in several departments of the state government, including in agriculture, were vacant.Congress leader in his letter mentioned that despite Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declaring 2026 for ‘Krishi Kalyan Varsh’ (Farmers Welfare Year), the agricultural system in this state is “collapsing” under the burden of state government’s “apathy”….
Ramanathapuram, March 1 (IANS) A sharp decline in arrivals has sent chilli prices in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram soaring to record levels, with Mundu and Samba varieties crossing Rs 20,000 per quintal in the open market. Officials attribute the surge to reduced cultivation area, widespread pest infestation and drought conditions, while farmers have urged the Tamil Nadu government to announce drought relief to offset mounting crop losses.Chilli remains the largest horticultural crop cultivated in…
Coimbatore, Feb 28 (IANS) In a major step towards streamlining agricultural services, the Tamil Nadu government has appointed 127 Agricultural Extension Officers (AEOs) in Coimbatore district under the revamped Uzhavar Aluvalar Thodarbu Thittam (UATT 2.0). The initiative is aimed at providing farmers with a single-point interface for all agricultural information and government schemes.The appointments cover all 228 village panchayats in the district, with each AEO assigned area-wise at the panch…
Burhanpur, Feb 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in an event organised jointly by the state government’s agriculture and horticulture departments in Burhanpur district on February 14. The Chief Minister will address the farmers’ gathering and announce a slew of projects worth 362.15 crore. These projects encompass infrastructure, public amenities, agriculture, and other sectors.He will also inaugurate as many as 32 completed development projects worth Rs 334.22…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil portraits of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Saturday.The portraits will be installed in the Assembly House as a mark of deep respect and as a lasting tribute to the monumental contributions of these two national icons to India’s democracy, education, culture and public life, said Speaker Vijender Gupta.The programme will also witness the releas…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil portraits of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Saturday 3, an official said on Friday.The portraits will be installed in the Assembly House as a mark of deep respect and as a lasting tribute to the monumental contributions of these two national icons to India’s democracy, education, culture and public life, said Speaker Vijender Gupta.The programm…
Patna, Dec 29 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted in Bihar over the vacating of the government bungalow at 10 Circular Road in Patna, with the Janata Dal (United) raising serious questions about the manner in which the residence was vacated.JDU MLC and party spokesperson Neeraj Kumar has written to the Building Construction Department, seeking a detailed inventory and assurance regarding the safety of all government property at the bungalow.In his letter, Kumar has sought clarification on…