Gandhinagar, Feb 26 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday transferred Rs 6.97 crore directly into the bank accounts of 35,829 farmers across 33 districts as an incentive to promote natural farming, marking a continued push to expand chemical-free agriculture in the state.Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released the assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) at a ceremony in Gandhinagar, in the presence of Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani and Minister of State for Agriculture Rameshbhai…
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Agartala, Feb 24 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday sought additional central funding for various farmer-centric projects and strongly pitched for large-scale hybrid paddy cultivation in the state. The Minister made the demands during a financial review meeting of centrally sponsored schemes of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, held via video conference under the chairmanship of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan…
Chandigarh, Jan 25 (IANS) To mark his birthday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday took a significant step towards fulfilling his sacred resolve of serving the cow. At a programme in Mata Mansa Devi Gaudham, near here, he distributed cheques for Rs 1.22 crore as fodder grant to 14 ‘gaushalas’ in Panchkula district. The Chief Minister also announced to give Rs 20 lakh for the strengthening and renovation of the unpaved road leading to the ancient Shiva temple located on Saketa…
Amaravati, Jan 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that there is no better investment destination than Andhra Pradesh.He invited industrialists to visit Andhra Pradesh and personally observe the policies implemented by the state government and the favourable conditions for investments. He urged them to make investment decisions only after witnessing the speed of doing business policies.The Chief Minister, who is attending the World Economic Forum annual m…
Amaravati, Jan 15 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that the state government introduced the P-4 programme to reduce economic inequalities by handholding the poor to reach their goals and achieve financial growth.Stressing the need for reducing economic inequalities in society, he said the state government is committed to uplifting the poor and provide equal opportunities for all to establish a happy, healthy and wealthy society.He was addressing a press c…
Shimla, Jan 13 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing a meeting with representatives of orchardists, expressed concern over the reduction of import duty on apples from New Zealand, as it has been affecting the interests of orchardists. He assured them on Tuesday that the issue would be raised with the Central government to find a way out to address the concerns.”I will meet the Union Finance and the Commerce Minister and urge them to take necessary measures…
Bhopal, Jan 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is set to usher in a transformative era for its farming community as the state officially launches “2026” as the ‘Agriculture Year’ with a grand rally and mega programme scheduled for Sunday at ‘Jumboori Maidan, BHEL’, Bhopal.The year-long initiative, carrying the powerful tagline ‘Prosperous Farmers – Prosperous State’, aims to make agriculture more profitable, sustainable, technology-driven, and a major engine for youth employment and rural self-reliance….
Bhopal, Jan 10 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is set to usher in a transformative era for its farming community as the state officially launches “2026” as the ‘Agriculture Year’ with a grand rally and mega programme scheduled for Sunday at ‘Jumboori Maidan, BHEL’, Bhopal. The year-long initiative, carrying the powerful tagline ‘Prosperous Farmers – Prosperous State’, aims to make agriculture more profitable, sustainable, technology-driven, and a major engine for youth employment and rural self-reliance…
Amaravati, Dec 25 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu urged the Centre to establish a Central Agricultural University in the state, along with a Coconut Park, Aqua Lab, and Mango Board.During a meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan here on Thursday, he sought greater support from the central government for the comprehensive development of agriculture and allied sectors, and to increase farmers’ incomes.In his representation, the Chief Minister clea…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As the nation observes Kisan Diwas to honour the ‘Annadatas’ (food providers) and their contribution to the nation’s economy, the occasion also calls for renewed thrust on natural farming and harnessing modern agricultural techniques. Modi Story, a popular social media handle on X, brings to light the emphasis that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally given on curtailing fertiliser-induced farming and returning to conventional methods of natural farming.In a video…