Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday alleged that despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated assertions that farmers are the backbone of the nation, ground realities reflect deep distress in the agricultural sector, turning the lives of farmers and farm labourers into what it described as a “living hell”.In a sharply worded editorial published in its mouthpiece Saamana, the party accused the central government and the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government of …
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New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) In a relief for Delhi farmers, the Centre has accepted Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s request to restart government wheat procurement in the capital through the Food Corporation of India (FCI), an exercise that was discontinued in 2021-22, an official said on Tuesday. The decision is expected to ensure that farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their produce while strengthening the local agricultural ecosystem, the official said.The Chief Minister t…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Government of India has approved the export of an additional 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring remunerative returns for farmers while maintaining stability in domestic markets, according to an official statement issued on Monday.The decision follows a comprehensive review of current production, stock availability, and price trends, the statement issued by the Department of Food and Public Distribution said.According to the…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that the Centre has conducted a detailed review of the agricultural situation across the country, particularly in view of crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and hailstorms in several states.Speaking to reporters here, the minister noted that crops in many regions were nearly ready for harvest when adverse weather conditions struck.”Today, I conducted a detailed review of the entire country’s agricultur…