CCEA approves realignment of schemes of Animal Husbandry department to leverage an investment of Rs 54,618 crore in next 5 yearsFinancial Implication: "The financial commitment of Rs.9800 crore by Government of India over next 5 years starting 2021-22 for these schem...
14 Jul, 2021, 04.48 PM IST
Cow important part of India's tradition and culture: PM Narendra ModiPM stressed his government has taken several steps to improve the health of cattle.
11 Feb, 2019, 02.17 PM IST
Centre working consistently towards doubling farmers' incomeUnion Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said the Union government is working consistently towards doubling the income of farmers...
09 Jun, 2018, 07.36 PM IST
Milk production to grow at 9 per cent annually by 2022 from 6 per cent now: Radha Mohan SinghAnnual increase in milk production is 6.3 per cent during 2014-18 period while annual increase in milk production during the period 2010-14...
01 Jun, 2018, 07.47 PM IST
Cattle central to farmer's life, says Radha Mohan SinghHe said cattle had an important role in the rural economy and the dairy sector will play a significant part in achieving PM’s goal to doubl...
02 Jun, 2017, 12.34 AM IST
Global warming to impact milk production: National Dairy Development BoardThough milk production has been increasing with output of 160 MT, the impact of rising temperatures, could eventually lead to a decline in ...
23 May, 2016, 01.53 PM IST
India tops milk output in 2014-15, but lags behind in productivity: NDRI dataAt current levels, India continues to top the list of the major milk-producing countries in the world followed by the USA, China, Pakistan ...
10 Feb, 2016, 12.51 PM IST
Budget 2016: Agriculture Ministry seeks animal health card schemeThe new scheme has been proposed as at present out of 300 million bovines, only 85 million are milk producing, leaving large number of unpr...
07 Feb, 2016, 02.47 PM IST
Meet Swarupa, the cloned calf that's raised milk hopesThe country's premier dairy institute is looking at cloning as a strategy to boost population of high-yielding, elite variety of buffaloes.
06 Sep, 2015, 10.21 AM IST
Radha Mohan Singh, a member of Parliament from Bihar, talks about the Rashtriya Gokul MissionRadha Mohan Singh repeatedly denied that the newly-crafted Rashtriya Gokul Mission that emphasises on 39 elite desi cows has any political ...
19 Jul, 2015, 07.35 AM IST
Agri Minister clarifies Govt stand on GM cropsMinister says the Govt will "abide by SC directions" on allowing genetically-modified crops in the country.
27 May, 2015, 04.49 PM IST
Enhanced farm production only way to contain food inflation: Radha Mohan SinghAgriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said it wouldn’t be possible to contain inflationary tendency in food prices without ensuring enhanc...
08 May, 2015, 06.30 PM IST
Pranab Mukherjee stresses on the need for market reforms to boost well-being of farmers"Kisan (farmer) is the sentinel of our food security. Annadaata Sukhibhava has been one of our fundamental civilisational values," he added.
23 Feb, 2015, 03.30 PM IST
Government launches Rashtriya Gokul Mission for indigenous cattleThe government has launched 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission' under the National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBD).
16 Dec, 2014, 01.29 PM IST
Farmer suicides higher in Maharashtra compared to others: Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan SinghIn August last year, Parliament was informed that Maharashtra saw 37 farmer suicides - highest in all states, due to agrarian reasons till ...
15 Oct, 2014, 08.05 PM IST
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh mum on anti-cow slaughter bill;says will protect themRadha Mohan Singh remained tight-lipped on the issue & said the ministry has been working towards 'preservation and protection' of cows.
03 Aug, 2014, 04.23 PM IST
Government launches Rs 500 crore mission to protect local cattle breedsThe govt launched 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission' with an outlay of Rs 500 cr for protection, preservation & conservation of indegenous breeds.
28 Jul, 2014, 08.44 PM IST