DG ICAR Jat felicitates progressive millet farmer K Chikkana at ICAR-IIMRChikkana significantly increased his yield and income by adopting improved varieties and scientific practices, transforming his farm into a...
20 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
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
Meet the newest member of Scottish Parliament, an Indian-born who went to UK on a student visaIndia-born, non-binary anthropologist Q Manivannan has been elected to the Scottish Parliament on a "kinder politics" platform. Manivannan,...
11 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Government's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirementIndia's food reserves are robust. Wheat and rice stocks in FCI godowns are nearly three times the mandatory buffer. This ensures ample supp...
06 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Polls: Focus on Vijay's poll promises; TVK assured 8 gm gold for womenActor Vijay's new party TVK is poised to lead in Tamil Nadu elections. His manifesto includes significant promises like gold for marriages ...
04 May, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
04 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Himachal CM unveils Rs 1,500 support for Kinnaur women, geothermal project for PeoHimachal Pradesh celebrated its 79th Day with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced significant welfare schemes and d...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Committee on MSP held 45 meetings so far: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanThe MSP committee, led by Sanjay Agrawal, has convened 45 meetings. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared this in Rajya Sabha. ...
08 Aug, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
MSP can only guarantee stable price not best rate, says Niti Aayog member Ramesh ChandSpeaking on the demand of farmer groups to make MSP a legal right, Chand noted that cultivators want it to get the best price for their pro...
23 Dec, 2022, 08.18 PM IST
Government forms panel to look into ways to strengthen MSP systemThe committee will look into ways to strengthen the MSP system and how farmers can take benefit out of the support price mechanism, the min...
05 Aug, 2022, 03.41 PM IST
Panel set up to make MSP system more effective, transparentThe panel will be headed by former agriculture secretary Sanjay Agarwal and has representations from Niti Aayog, agricultural economists, o...
18 Jul, 2022, 11.59 PM IST
Centre sets up committee to strengthen MSP systemThe government has made a provision to include three members from Sanyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) as part of the committee but the farm organis...
18 Jul, 2022, 09.53 PM IST
Hopeful about next round of talks between Centre, protesting farmers soon: Dushyant ChautalaChautala, who has been facing pressure from the opposition and some Haryana farmers to withdraw from the BJP-led government in the state, h...
12 Dec, 2020, 05.56 PM IST
View: The clamour…and silence…over MSP in the Farm BillsThe MSP system, in place since the mid-1960s, was part of the country’s drive to reduce dependence on food imports. It was an integral part...
06 Oct, 2020, 05.25 PM IST
Full implementation of MSP can stress financial system: Former RBI Governor C RangarajanThe trade war can get worse. Any steep rise in crude prices can pose severe problems for our balance of payments. The banking system is sti...
02 Aug, 2018, 07.25 PM IST
Niti Aayog backs GM seeds, suggests reform in MSP mechanismIndian farmers have adopted the GM seeds by growing BT cotton, the only crop allowed for commercial cultivation.
24 Aug, 2017, 11.11 PM IST