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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Itanagar, July 25 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Saturday stressed the need to adopt modern scientific practices and advanced technologies in agriculture and horticulture to enhance farmers’ incomes, generate rural employment and encourage youth entrepreneurship. During a visit to the State Horticulture Farm at Shergaon in West Kameng district, the Governor lauded the efforts of the farm management in promoting scientific horticulture and sustaining high-quali…
Chitradurga (Karnataka), July 25 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday that farmers protesting against the Bidadi township project would not be harassed and announced that the much-awaited Cabinet expansion is likely to take place next week. Addressing reporters at the Vedavathi Science College grounds in Hiriyur of Chitradurga district, Shivakumar added that the state government considers the protesting farmers as its own people and assured that no undue pressure woul…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Delhi Minister for Social Welfare and SC/ST/OBC Welfare Ravinder Indraj Singh said on Saturday that holistic development of villages is the foundation of any nation’s progress. Addressing residents at an event to inaugurate a road construction project in Bawana Assembly Constituency, Ravinder Indraj Singh said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is continuously working towards the holistic development of the Capital’s rural ar…
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…
Shillong, July 18 (IANS) Stressing that governance must always remain people‑centric and responsive, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday said every citizen deserves to be heard and development should reach every village, as he inaugurated the CM Connect Centre at Sohiong C&RD Block and unveiled development projects worth over Rs 146 crore. Addressing a public gathering at Mawtap Pyllun Ground, Sangma described the CM Connect programme as more than a government initiative,…
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic pact that will boost exports, improve the competitiveness of Indian industries and further strengthen economic ties between the two democracies, NABARD Chairman Dr. Shaji Krishnan V said on Thursday.Speaking to IANS, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) chairman said the agreement marks a significant milestone for both countries by providing zero-duty access for several Indian products while …
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved 13 key proposals related to seven departments, including Rural Development, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD), Cooperation, and Revenue and Disaster Management (R&DM). The decisions were taken during the 44th meeting of the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan here.Speaking to media persons, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said seven of the proposals were from the Rural …
Kalaburagi, July 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said the state government will examine the demand for a farm loan waiver, while acknowledging that implementing such a measure is not easy. He also announced that the government has set a six-month deadline to fill 72,000 vacancies across key departments and unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at boosting employment, strengthening rural education and improving revenue administration.Addressing a press conference aft…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a series of meetings with six Union Ministers during his visit to New Delhi, discussing key issues related to agriculture, rural development, food security, renewable energy, urban infrastructure, water resources, transport, and finance.The discussions focused on accelerating major development projects and strengthening Centre-State coordination.During his meeting with Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare an…