Bengaluru, Feb 14 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Agriculture has responded positively to a request submitted by Karnataka Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy seeking the release of pending funds under the PM-Kisan scheme to thousands of farmers in the state.Reacting to the development, Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy said on Saturday, “On behalf of the state government, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for considering our request in the interest …
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New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) During 10 years of the UPA government, only 6 lakh metric tonnes of pulses were procured and in contrast, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government has procured 1 crore 92 lakh metric tonnes of pulses, according to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.He announced that 100 per cent procurement of tur (pigeon pea), masoor (lentil) and urad (black gram) will be ensured. “Whatever quantity farmers produce and wish to sell, the Centre will procure in full,”…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) A sharp political confrontation erupted on Friday over alleged remarks concerning farmers and a proposed trade understanding with the US, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress trading strong words over a privilege motion and claims of misinformation.Union Minister Giriraj Singh dismissed the Opposition’s allegations as baseless.”What farmers’ issue? Lies, just like Rafale, are spreading confusion among people,” he said.Referring to statements made by the A…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday accused Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of creating confusion over the India-US trade pact and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country’s food providers are safe, capable and strong. Taking to social media platform X, Union Minister Chouhan said, “Under the leadership of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the country’s food provider is safe, capa…
Agartala, Feb 11 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the VB-G RAM G Act was introduced with a clear focus on rural development and transparency, while also aiming to minimise corruption. The Chief Minister made the remarks while addressing the State-level programme to commemorate the launch of VB-G RAM G at Swami Vivekananda Stadium and inaugurating several projects of the Rural Development Department, in the presence of Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ W…
Guwahati, Feb 11 (IANS) Hailing the Union Budget 2026-27 as historic and futuristic, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday that Rs 6,812 crore has been allocated to the Ministry of Development of the Northeastern Region (MDoNER), which is Rs 897 crore more than the previous Budget.The Budget will bring positive change to the nation as well as to the Northeastern region, he added.Addressing a press conference here, Chouhan also informed that the Ministry of Agricultur…
Agartala, Feb 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said that Rs 10 lakh crore would be spent across rural India over the next five years under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G). He said that the scheme provides a comprehensive road map for building a Viksit Bharat.Addressing a conference on the VB–G RAM G programme in Tripura’s capital Agartala, the Union Ministe…
Agartala, Feb 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said that Rs 10 lakh crore would be spent across rural India over the next ten years under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G). Addressing a conference on the VB–G RAM G programme in Tripura’s capital Agartala, the Union Minister said that the scheme provides a comprehensive road map for building a Viksit Bharat an…
Amaravati, Feb 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, on Tuesday, sought the completion of ongoing railway projects and sanction of new railway lines for the state. The Chief Minister met the Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and submitted a detailed memorandum. He also sought introduction of additional train services in Andhra Pradesh.During the meeting, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu referred to the high-speed railway corridors announced in the recent …
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) As many as 900 women entrepreneurs from 28 states are participating in ‘SARAS Aajeevika Mela-2026’ – a grand fair of ‘Lakhpati Didis’ – being held in Gurugram under the leadership of Union Minister of Rural Development and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, an official said on Tuesday. The Mela, which promises to present colours of the country’s rural traditions, folk arts, and women’s entrepreneurship, is being organised …