Modi releases PM-Kisan instalment for 9.44 crore farmers, launches world's largest crop insurance scheme in BengalPrime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed over Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. He also launched the Pradhan M...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge targetIndia has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
IBA calls for 10 pc fermented organic manure blending with fertilizers to save $2 bn importsThe Indian Biogas Association proposes a 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, aiming to sa...
10 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
IBA seeks 10% compulsory fermented organic manure blending target by 2030India's soil health is set to improve with a new proposal for Fermented Organic Manure (FOM). The Indian Biogas Association suggests a phas...
10 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Govt reviews rural schemes, supply chain woes to protect beneficiaries from Iran war impactThe Rural Development Ministry is reviewing its key schemes in response to the West Asia conflict's potential impact on global supply chain...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
PM Modi to lay foundation stones on Saturday for modern fish market, aqua park in OdishaPrime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate key projects in Odisha on Saturday, including a Rs 60 crore retail fish market in Bh...
11 Oct, 2025, 10.44 AM IST
PM Modi says 100 underperforming farm districts will be elevated to match other farming regionsPrime Minister Modi announced the PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, a Rs 24,000 crore initiative, to uplift 100 underperforming agricultural di...
15 Aug, 2025, 02.33 PM IST
Government committed to transforming lives of farmers: PM ModiThe 'Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' is set to revolutionize farming. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the scheme to uplift farmers. The ...
17 Jul, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 24,000 crore for PM Dhan Dhaanya Yojana: Here's all you need to know about itThe Cabinet has approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for six years with a Rs 24,000 crore outlay, aiming to boost agriculture in 100 ...
16 Jul, 2025, 03.09 PM IST
Cabinet likely approves PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi YojanaThe Union Cabinet is expected to have approved the Prime Minister Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, initially announced during the Union Budget 20...
16 Jul, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
Akshay Kumar to promote government's flagship agri-schemesThe Union Agriculture Ministry has roped in the actor for television advertisements to intensify the publicity of the agri-schemes.
06 Dec, 2017, 02.14 PM IST
Government to work with startups on tech support for agri schemesRadha Mohan Singh said farmer-friendly technologies are the need of the hour and some specific technologies are required for each of its ke...
27 Sep, 2017, 06.43 PM IST
Budget 2016: DAC may get 30% hike in allocation for FY 2017DAC has received an allocation of Rs 15,500 crore for the current fiscal against budget estimate of Rs 16,646 crore.
17 Feb, 2016, 05.35 PM IST