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Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Andhra Cabinet gives nod to 34 proposals; boosts aviation, irrigation, industrial developmentThe Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved 34 proposals, including a new aviation policy, organ transplantation law, and revised funding for the P...
Centre revises guidelines for Per Drop More Crop scheme
Number of micro irrigation schemes increased by 1.42 million between 2013-14 and 2017-18Out of 23.14 million MI schemes examined, 21.93 million (94.8 per cent) constitute groundwater schemes, while 1.21 million (5.2 per cent) a...
Budget gives push to micro-irrigation sectorThe water scarcity and droughts in some parts of the country has put the spotlight on water-saving technology over the past few years with ...
Push for micro-irrigation says Economic SurveyThe Economic Survey say that through government schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) which was launched in 2015 ...
75% subsidy on farm solar pumps to phase out dieselThe department of new and renewable energy has decided to offer this scheme for solar-powered pumps ranging from 3hp to 10hp.
50% crop area to get insurance cover: Narendra ModiHe also said strengthening irrigation was a priority with focus on expanding micro-irrigation and completing 99 pending projects. He said 5...
Haryana government to promote micro irrigation by providing incentives to farmersThe decision was made at a meeting on the ground water status and micro irrigation potential in Haryana headed by chief minister, Manohar L...
Budget 2017: Govt wants to raise farmers’ income, not waive their loans, says Radha Mohan Singh“We are moving in the direction of growth and by March we can talk about what increase we expect in 2017-18,” Radha Mohan Singh said.
Positive budget for agri sector:PwCThe budget allocation of Rs 187,280 crore for agri, rural and allied sector has been the highest ever demonstrating increased focus for the...
Budget 2017: Micro-irrigation industry demands better implementation of subsidiesSuccessive governments in the country have failed to increase the areas under irrigation, which still stands at about 40% of the total crop...
I am used to the noise of democracy: PM Narendra Modi"I come from the world's largest democracy. I am used to the noise of democracy," Modi said with a smile, according to one of those on boar...
BJP claims Bihar couldn't spend Central funds for 'micro irrigation'Bihar BJP chief Mangal Pandey today criticised Nitish Kumar-led Grand Secular Alliance government for its alleged failure to utilise funds ...
- Himachal Pradesh government has decided to set up 4700 poly houses and 2150 drip irrigation or sprinklers units in the next four years.
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to set up 4700 poly houses and 2150 drip irrigation or sprinklers units during the next four years ...
Budget 2015: No big proposals for farm sectorThe minister said the government will soon come up with an organic farming promotion scheme. He also proposed setting up a horticulture ins...
- Farmers adopt local micro irrigation to mitigate the impact of water scarcity
Farmers have started adopting technologies that help mitigate the impact of water scarcity and maximise output with minimum inputs.
- Budget 2012 gives boost to private investment in irrigation
The industry has welcomed budget 2012 proposal to increase the provision for micro irrigation & announced setting up a corporation for micr...
- Micro-irrigation & agri machinery to benefit from Budgetary allocations
Micro irrigation and agricultural machinery players in the country got a big boost in Budget & are likely to be benefitted from close to Rs...
- Farm gear makers welcome infra status for cold storages
The budget for 2011-12 also slashed basic customs duty on specified agricultural machinery, including all cold storage equipment, from 5% t...