Bhavnagar, July 2 (IANS) Natural farming should be expanded through public participation to reduce farming costs, improve public health and build a “poison-free India”, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat said while addressing a natural farming seminar at Sartanpar village in Bhavnagar district. Chairing the seminar, the Governor described natural farming as more than an agricultural practice, calling it a national mission linked to human health, environmental conservation, soil fertility and the w…
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New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed a range of development and public welfare initiatives being implemented across the state, with a particular focus on the expansion of natural farming, electricity conservation and rural development programmes.During the meeting, the Governor updated the Prime Minister on efforts to promote natural farming in Gujarat and the results achieved so far.According to the of…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India on Friday appealed to BRICS nations for greater collaboration, urging all member countries to work together towards empowering small farmers, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the world.Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that collective efforts by BRICS nations can provide a new direction to global agriculture and contribute significantly to building a more secure, sustainable and inclusive agricultural f…
Bhopal/Indore, June 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is set to shine on the global stage as Indore hosts the prestigious “BRICS Agriculture Working Group” meeting and the Agriculture Ministers’ conference from June 9 to 13 under India’s presidency of the grouping. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressing a press conference in Bhopal, described the event as a proud moment for India and Madhya Pradesh.The meetings will deliberate on critical global issues, incl…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Several positive factors, including increased policy support for sustainable agriculture and targeted bio-economy initiatives, will lead India on the path to become a global leader in the domain of Bio-Economy and bio-based agri-input sector, according to the government.According to Tejveer Singh, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), India has an immense potential to emerge as a global leader in the Bio-Economy and bio-based agri-input sector, du…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ with the clear message to farmers that if the soil is protected, agriculture will thrive, farmers will become stronger, and the nation will prosper. He called for the promotion of balanced fertiliser use, soil testing, soil health cards, natural farming, water conservation, and scientific agricultural practices, according to a statement issued by the…
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday visited the remote tribal village of Chuda in Banswara district, interacting directly with villagers, listening to their concerns and reviewing development needs as part of the state government’s Gram Vikas Chaupal initiative. After holding a night Chaupal in the village on Wednesday, the Chief Minister returned early Thursday morning and walked through village lanes, meeting local residents and understanding public se…
Dehradun, May 13 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent reduction in his official fleet and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for energy conservation a pledge in national interest, as the state government unveiled a series of short-term and long-term reforms aimed at saving fuel and resources.Chairing a Cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said the Prime Minister’s appeal was not limited to energy conservation alone, but reflected a c…
Damoh, May 6 (IANS) In Madhya Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region, where timely irrigation has long been a challenge, the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) Yojana has emerged as a lifeline for farmers. The initiative is transforming agriculture by providing reliable irrigation, reducing costs, and boosting incomes.Farmers like Pancham Singh Lodhi and Munna Yadav from Bitli village in the Tendukheda block of Damoh district have become examples of self-reliant farming. …
Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) Punjab is set to take a major step towards crop diversification and sustainable agriculture. With the efforts of the Chief Minister, the establishment of a centre of excellence for basmati has been secured during his ongoing visit to the Netherlands. The initiative aims to strengthen farmers’ incomes and reduce overreliance on the wheat-paddy cycle, an official statement said. As part of his visit, CM Mann explored best practices in agriculture and industr…