From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
e-Vikas is driving behavioural shift towards need-based fertiliser use among farmers: Madhya Pradesh agri secyThe e-Vikas fertiliser system has so far benefitted 1.3 million farmers, reduced queues, and triggered a behavioural shift toward need-base...
15 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Govt eyes integrated farming to lift rural incomes: Shivraj Singh ChouhanIndia's farm economy is set for a major transformation. The government is creating farmer IDs and using advanced technology to boost income...
28 Mar, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Congress flags data risk in Farmer ID rollout, seeks probe into role of private agenciesConcerns arose in the Maharashtra assembly regarding private agencies generating farmer identification numbers. Congress questioned data se...
11 Mar, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Agriculture a strategic pillar for India’s long-term growth: PM Narendra ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised agriculture's crucial role in India's development. He detailed significant financial aid to farmers...
06 Mar, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Govt using tech in big way in farm sector, 8.48 crore farmers given digital IDs so far: Shivraj Singh ChouhanThe Indian government is significantly boosting technology in agriculture. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that ...
06 Feb, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
UK drops plans for mandatory digital ID for workersBritain is reportedly set to abandon plans for mandatory digital identity documents for workers, a policy aimed at curbing illegal migratio...
14 Jan, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Govt says 2.05 cr farmer IDs created under Digital Agriculture MissionOver 2.05 crore farmer IDs have been generated under India's Digital Agriculture Mission, covering various states including Uttar Pradesh, ...
11 Feb, 2025, 05.16 PM IST
What is Centre's mission to create 'Farmer ID' similar to Aadhaar card? Here's all about plan to digitise agricultureIndia's Union Cabinet approved the 'Digital Agriculture Mission' with a budget of Rs. 2,817 Crore. The mission aims to create digital ident...
02 Dec, 2024, 07.53 PM IST
Government to begin farmer registration for Aadhaar-style IDs from October; targets 5 crore by MarchThe government will soon start registering farmers nationwide to provide them with a unique ID similar to Aadhaar. This initiative, part of...
09 Sep, 2024, 08.52 PM IST
After India Stack, why Sitharaman proposed another stack for economic boostThe agriculture sector in India supports 42.3% of the population and contributes 18.2% to the GDP. Despite challenges, the Economic Survey ...
25 Jul, 2024, 02.59 PM IST
Agri Stack to cover six crore farmers by end of the yearAgri Stack is a database of Indian farmers, which contains their details like landholding, GPS coordinates of plots and the crops grown on ...
25 Jul, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
RBI's lending innovation: Can't prove creditworthiness? Now you will still get a loanThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing a Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit delivery through end-to-end digital lending pr...
10 Aug, 2023, 03.59 PM IST
New RBI platform to use milk supply data for dairy farmer loansUsing a new platform created by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, a borrower can access information on the milk that dairy farmers sold to A...
18 Jul, 2023, 12.29 PM IST
India's digital database for farmers stirs fears about privacy, exclusionTech firm Microsoft will run a pilot for the agriculture ministry's AgriStack in 100 villages in six Indian states to "develop (a) farmer i...
24 Jun, 2021, 08.55 PM IST
Govt unveils road map to set up centralised farmers’ database“The dream of a self-reliant and digital India will only be realised by taking along the agriculture sector,” said agriculture minister Nar...
03 Jun, 2021, 10.11 AM IST
Dairy farmers want 'Aadhar' like ID tags for milch animalsEknath Khadse said while the govt has not received any formal proposal from dairy farmers, but it will look into the demand if the proposal...
17 Apr, 2015, 11.55 AM IST