New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) In order to ensure the smooth implementation of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA, an amount of Rs 17,744.19 crore is being released to states and union territories towards the wage component as the first instalment for the financial year 2026–27, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said.The minister urged states to ensure timely and effective utilisation of these funds so that wage payments are made without delay. He further highlighted that necessary funds are also b…
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New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday directed the Agriculture Secretary and concerned senior officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements are made well in advance to safeguard farmers’ interests.The meeting to reviews Kharif preparedness extensively discussed weather forecasts, water availability, crop conditions, arrangements for seeds and other agricultural inputs, states’ preparations, and action plans to cope with potential adverse weat…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) An FIR has been filed against Telangana-based Nunhems India Private Limited as per the Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s directions after farmers from Dhar and Khargone districts of Madhya Pradesh reported severe losses from substandard bitter gourd seeds and saplings, an official statement said on Friday.Farmers from Madhya Pradesh met the Union Minister here and apprised him of the heavy losses they suffered and Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed it a dire…
New Delhi/Khargone, April 17 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Friday directed strict legal action and immediate compensation after complaints of crop loss due to substandard seeds in Madhya Pradesh.The minister met a group of young farmers from Dhar and Khargone districts at his official residence in New Delhi on Friday.The farmers informed him about severe losses in their bitter gourd crop. They said poor-quality seeds and saplings were responsibl…
Patna, April 14 (IANS) Following his election as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and NDA, Samrat Choudhary is now all set to become the next Chief Minister of Bihar. His selection was formally announced during the legislative party meeting by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and later during the NDA’s meeting, the outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his name as a new leader of the NDA in Bihar.Samrat Choudhary’s political journey is deeply rooted in a strong fam…
Patna, April 14 (IANS) The process of government formation in Bihar has gathered momentum following the dissolution of the cabinet led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday.Top BJP leaders, including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Vinod Tawde, and B.L. Santhosh, arrived in Patna to oversee the crucial developments.They were warmly received by party workers at the airport, signalling the significance of the day’s political proceedings.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Shivraj Singh Cho…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Bihar is witnessing intense political developments as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar steps down, marking the end of a leadership span that has largely defined the state’s governance for nearly two decades, apart from a brief interruption in 2014-15. In what is expected to be his final official engagement as Chief Minister, the Janata Dal (United) leader has called a cabinet meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Soon after, he is likely to resign, clearing the path for a new ad…
Patna, April 13 (IANS) Bihar politics is currently at a crucial juncture. As time passes, the buzz around the formation of a new government in the state is intensifying. April 14 and 15 are considered crucial as it is likely that the name of Bihar’s new Chief Minister will be revealed during this time.According to sources, the NDA has instructed all 202 of its MLAs to remain in Patna on April 14 and 15. No MLA will be allowed to leave the city during this period.The BJP leadership has appointed …
Raisen, April 13 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari, will participate in the concluding session of the three-day agriculture-focussed ‘Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026’ in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district on Monday.“The three-day ‘Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026’ organised in Raisen is concluding today. This festival has shown the direction of a new era in agriculture through modern farming, new technologies, and innovations,” Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj S…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday unveiled the first set of district-level agriculture roadmaps for four districts of Madhya Pradesh — Sehore, Raisen, Vidisha and Dewas — aimed at making farming more profitable while promoting sustainable practices and efficient use of resources.The roadmaps were released during the second day of the three-day ‘Unnat Krishi Mahotsav’ being held in Raisen district. The event has brought together a wide ran…