Government fully prepared to tackle El Nino impact on kharif crop: ChouhanThe government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected areas.
28 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Ahead of Op Sindoor anniversary, defence firms pitch for developing more indigenous tech, systemsA year after Operation Sindoor, India's defense sector is strengthening its 'atmanirbhar' ecosystem, with private firms emphasizing indigen...
05 May, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves Rs 38,555 cr for roads, agri and IT sectors; sets up traders' welfare boardMadhya Pradesh's cabinet has approved a significant Rs 38,555 crore for development projects. Funds are allocated for road infrastructure, ...
05 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
India must cut fertiliser import dependence, leverage AI and precision tech: ICAR chiefIndia is seeking self-reliance in fertilizers. Experts propose a multi-pronged approach using artificial intelligence and precision nutrien...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Reducing fertiliser import dependence vital: Jat, Secretary DAREJat highlighted that India consumes nearly 33 million tonnes of fertilisers annually, with a substantial portion being imported, making it ...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Will dal derail deal? New irritant looms over India-US trade talksIndia-US trade deal: US senators are urging Trump to push India to remove tariffs on American pulse exports. This demand touches upon India...
17 Jan, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Policy push tariff hike on peas may boost pulses sowing in RabiNew import duties on yellow peas are expected to boost winter pulse sowing. This move aims to support Indian farmers and increase domestic ...
31 Oct, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
Government seeks self-sufficiency in pulses, aims to increase cultivation area to 31 million hectares by 2030-31: Shivraj Singh ChouhanThe initiative, part of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, seeks to enhance domestic production and reduce reliance on imports, with...
10 Oct, 2025, 09.43 AM IST
Self-reliant, value-driven agriculture is the government’s key priority: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the nation aims for nutrition security and self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds.
10 Oct, 2025, 09.34 AM IST
NITI Aayog lays out a blueprint to make India self-sufficient in pulsesNITI Aayog suggests a plan to boost pulse production in India. The goal is to reduce imports and achieve self-sufficiency. The strategy inc...
04 Sep, 2025, 07.43 PM IST
Yellow pea imports hit prices; government urges import curbsThe Ministry of Consumer Affairs has urged the Commerce Ministry to restrict duty-free yellow pea imports, as they are undercutting domesti...
03 Sep, 2025, 12.18 AM IST
Govt says pulses, oilseeds production rising as MPs express concern over importsThe government informed a parliamentary committee that pulse and edible oil production significantly increased in the last decade compared ...
21 Jun, 2025, 03.51 PM IST
Budget 2025 stocks: Kaveri Seed, Mangalam Seeds, others jump up to 11% after FM announcements on pulses, seedsAgriculture stocks like Kaveri Seed, Mangalam Seed, and Godrej Agrovet surged up to 11% after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced...
01 Feb, 2025, 11.37 AM IST
Govt aims for farm sector modernisation, self-reliance: President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu highlights government's efforts towards modernisation and self-reliance in agriculture, aiming at better returns a...
31 Jan, 2025, 06.46 PM IST
Govt says masur production may touch record 1.6 mn tons this rabi seasonIndia's masur production is expected to reach an all-time high of 1.6 million tonnes in the 2023-24 rabi season due to increased acreage, a...
13 Jan, 2024, 01.41 PM IST
Govt launches portal to assist farmers and make India self-sufficient in pulsesThe portal was launched by Union Minister Amit Shah. It will facilitate the registration, purchase, and direct payment to farmers producing...
05 Jan, 2024, 02.40 PM IST
Amit Shah launches tur dal procurement portal; sets 2027 as target to become self reliant in pulsesThe registered tur farmers will have an option to sell to either NAFED/NCCF or open market, Shah said and added suppose the open market pri...
04 Jan, 2024, 02.33 PM IST