Gandhinagar, June 13 (IANS) Gujarat has procured agricultural produce worth Rs 65,570 crore under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanism over the past decade, with nearly 49 lakh farmers benefiting from the programme, according to figures released by the state government. The data show a significant expansion in MSP procurement in the state, with 1.05 crore metric tonnes of crops purchased between 2016 and 2026.Farmer participation increased from 2.01 lakh beneficiaries in 2016-17 to more tha…
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Gandhinagar, June 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government has warned fertiliser, seed and pesticide dealers of stringent legal action, including imprisonment and fines, if they are found selling substandard agricultural inputs, hoarding essential commodities or engaging in other practices that harm farmers, officials said on Wednesday. Announcing a crackdown on irregularities in the agricultural supply chain, State Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said the state had adopted a “zero tolerance” policy a…
Gandhinagar, June 9 (IANS) More than 69 lakh farmer families in Gujarat have received direct financial assistance exceeding Rs 23,083 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme since its launch, highlighting the programme’s growing reach among cultivators in the state. According to official data, a total of 69.25 lakh farmer families in Gujarat have benefited from the scheme across 22 instalments, with funds transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts thro…
Gandhinagar, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Wednesday directed the establishment of new permanent natural agriculture sales centres across the state, stating that five centres at the municipal corporation level, three at the district level, and one at the taluka level should be made operational within a month to strengthen the marketing network for natural farming produce. The direction was issued during a video conference with district collectors, district development officer…
Gandhinagar, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat has become the first state in India to establish a dedicated ‘Service Commissionerate’, with the state cabinet approving the creation of a new institutional framework aimed at advancing the growth of the services economy and supporting sectors such as information technology, tourism, and logistics. The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and was announced by government spokesperson, Minister Jitu Vagh…
Gandhinagar, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat’s urban electricity network will be shifted underground by 2030 under a newly approved state-wide initiative that will cover all 17 municipal corporations and 151 municipalities, with the state government allocating Rs 500 crore for the first phase of the project. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, where the government granted in-principle approval to the “Gujarat Wire Free City Mission”.Ann…
Gandhinagar/Vadodara, June 3 (IANS) The Gujarat Cabinet on Wednesday paid tribute to veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Manjalpur MLA Yogesh Patel, describing his death as an irreparable loss to the state’s public life. At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, ministers adopted a condolence resolution and observed a two-minute silence in memory of the late legislator. The Council of Ministers also conveyed its condolences to Patel’s family.The tribute came a…
Gandhinagar, June 1 (IANS) Gujarat has launched a month-long statewide ‘Save Farm Campaign’ with an emphasis on reducing chemical inputs in agriculture and expanding natural farming practices, as the state government seeks to address concerns over declining soil fertility and rising health risks linked to intensive farming methods.The campaign was launched from Shertha village in Gandhinagar district by Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani and will be conducted across the state from June 1 to June …
Ahmedabad, May 28 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday directed all offices, institutions, universities and corporations functioning under the state Agriculture Department to install solar rooftop systems, with Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani ordering departments to begin the process immediately in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to promote green energy and reduce fuel consumption.The decision was taken under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel after …
Gandhinagar, May 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government has increased financial assistance under its farm wire fencing scheme and reduced the minimum land requirement for eligibility, in a move aimed at helping more farmers protect crops from stray cattle and wild animals before the monsoon season. The decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.State Agriculture Minister and government spokesperson Jitu Vaghani said assistance under the barbed wire…