Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that Maharashtra’s agriculture sector has received a boost after the Centre approved the second instalment of Rs 335 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). This has made Maharashtra the first state to qualify for it. In his post on X, CM Fadnavis expressed gratitude to Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for approving the instalment. H…
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Lucknow, July 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled plans to achieve a bioenergy transition in the state and to emerge as an economy that accelerates investment in the biogas sector. The state government has formulated a detailed plan to install mini biogas plants in over a thousand households across all districts of the state – these will include both fixed and portable plant models.Yogi Adityanath government aims to transform cow-based products into a sustainable source of income…
Agartala, July 14 (IANS) Tripura’s organic agricultural products, including its renowned Queen pineapples, have received an overwhelming response from consumers in Dubai, marking a significant boost for the state’s efforts to expand its presence in international markets, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Tuesday. Expressing satisfaction over the development, Nath said the achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of Tripura’s farmers, the commitment of the …
Imphal, July 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said that the use of biofertilisers to promote total organic farming is one of the key components of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, emphasising that sustainable agricultural practices are essential for ensuring healthier people and a healthier environment. The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating a Bioreactor Unit for Biofertiliser Production at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-N…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that during the global energy crisis, the support people showed for his appeal to conserve fuel, avoid unnecessary foreign travel, and decrease gold purchases demonstrates the strength of ‘janbhagidari’ (people’s participation) in India. Speaking during the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “When a nation’s soul resides in its people and when the people of that country make a resolve…
Imphal, June 6 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday stressed the need for greater adoption of organic fertilisers, saying their use should be promoted in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. The Chief Minister said excessive dependence on chemical fertilisers poses risks to human health and the environment, and emphasised the importance of encouraging farmers to increasingly adopt organic alternati…
Gandhinagar, June 1 (IANS) Banas Dairy is transferring more than Rs 40 crore every day directly into the bank accounts of milk-producing women, its chairman and Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary said on World Milk Day, highlighting what he described as a cooperative model that has helped livestock rearers increase incomes through milk production, livestock credit, bioenergy and organic farming.Chaudhary said India was on course to become a global dairy leader, supported by its large cat…
Tiruchi (Tamil Nadu), May 18 (IANS) Farmers across Tamil Nadu, particularly from the Cauvery Delta region, have expressed hope that the new TVK-led state government will continue the practice of presenting an exclusive Agriculture Budget and hold extensive consultations with farming communities before finalising its proposals.Farmer organisations have urged the government to engage directly with cultivators and stakeholders to understand their concerns and priorities before the presentation of t…
Bengaluru, May 18 (IANS) Karnataka Agriculture Ministry said Monday that compared to previous years, the opening stock of urea fertiliser is significantly lower this year. It said that the opening stock stood at 3.91 lakh metric tonnes in 2023, 5.41 lakh metric tonnes in 2024, and 3.46 lakh metric tonnes in 2025. However, in the current year, only 2.80 lakh metric tonnes are available.Further, Minister for Agriculture c stated on Monday, “At the global level, instability has emerged in the imp…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A cultural programme was organised at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday to celebrate Sikkim Day. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended greetings to the people of the state and the nation on the occasion. The audience was enthralled by captivating performances of Sikkimese folk dances, including Singhi Chham, Khampa, Tamang Selo, and Mask Dance, said a statementThrough these performances, devotion towards nature and deities was beautifully expressed. A total of 10 artis…