New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday that 9.76 crore farmer IDs have already been created under an accelerated campaign to provide benefits of government schemes to farmers in a simpler, smoother and more targeted manner. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said this would reduce the need for farmers to repeatedly submit different documents and would ensure greater transparency in the distribution of fert…
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Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) Gujarat’s Dang district has emerged as the state’s leading strawberry-producing region, with cultivation expanding rapidly under the government’s natural farming initiative and farmers earning up to Rs 8 lakh annually per hectare.According to official data, the area under strawberry cultivation in the tribal district has grown from 20 hectares in 2022-23 to nearly 33 hectares in 2025-26. Production has also witnessed a sharp rise, increasing from 140 metric tonnes in 2…
Dang/Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) Dang district has emerged as Gujarat’s leading strawberry-producing region, with cultivation expanding steadily under the state’s natural farming initiative and farmers reporting annual earnings of up to Rs eight lakh per hectare from the crop.According to official figures, the area under strawberry cultivation in the district has increased from 20 hectares in 2022-23 to around 33 hectares in 2025-26.Production, which stood at 140 metric tonnes in 2022-23, ros…
Kurukshetra, May 14 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat travelled by train from Gujarat to Kurukshetra and cycled nearly the entire route from the railway station to Gurukul on Wednesday, while reiterating his decision to stop air travel and reduce the size of his security convoy as part of a broader fuel conservation campaign.The Governor arrived at Kurukshetra railway station at around 9.30 a.m. by Shatabdi Express and was received by citizens and members of the Gurukul family.He later cyc…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal asking citizens to conserve fuel, avoid non-essential purchases including gold, and adopt austerity measures amid the ongoing global crisis, alleging that the burden of sacrifice is being placed solely on the public even as the ruling BJP continues to spend fuel on massive events.“They want sacrifice only from the public. Only the public will make sacrifices. Even yesterday, two lakh…
Amaravati, May 11 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday strongly backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to the nation to save India’s foreign exchange reserves and asked everyone to follow it like a mission. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit in Delhi, he said the current geopolitical situation is a reminder for the country to focus on self-reliance and resource conservation.Referring to the national mission outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on …
Bhopal, May 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens to adopt conservation measures in the wake of the global crisis and asked people to follow the suggestions in the national interest. Chief Minister Yadav discussed the Prime Minister’s appeal with the Council of Ministers during the weekly Cabinet meeting on Monday, according to a statement from his office.“PM Modi has urged citizens to adopt various measures f…
Gandhinagar, May 6 (IANS) Urging a move away from “paperwork formalities” towards direct engagement with farmers, Governor and Chancellor Acharya Devvrat on Wednesday told young veterinarians and animal husbandry officials to work at the grassroots as Kamdhenu University held its 12th convocation ceremony in Gandhinagar.Addressing the gathering, he said: “Officials and young veterinarians should leave aside paperwork and reach the doorsteps of farmers. The lack of a scientific approach in villag…
Surat, May 2 (IANS) In a gesture highlighting the use of public transport and digital payment systems, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat travelled by a State Road Transport Corporation (ST) bus from Adajan bus stand in Surat to Jinod village in Olpad taluka on Saturday, amid prevailing high temperatures in the region. The Governor boarded a regular ST bus and undertook the journey like an ordinary passenger, setting aside protocol arrangements.During the trip, he purchased his ticket and pa…
Gandhinagar, April 30 (IANS) As Gujarat prepares to mark its 66th Foundation Day on May 1, Governor Acharya Devvrat has called for a collective commitment towards building a developed, environmentally responsible and socially cohesive state.In his video statement, the Governor extended greetings to citizens of Gujarat living in the state, across India and abroad.He paid tribute to the leaders and personalities associated with the formation and development of the state and said their contribution…