January 09, 2026
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AvironiX Drones, a Chennai-based deep-tech drone company, has recently announced the launch of AviSpray-10c, a next-generation agricultural spraying drone aimed at improving precision farming and reducing operational costs for...
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January 08, 2026
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The National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO) reflects India’s strong commitment to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by aiming to transform the edible oil sector from a highly import-dependent system to a self-reliant one. ...
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January 04, 2026
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has stated that the PMFME Scheme has steadily expanded its reach, with significant progress achieved across major components as of 31 October 2025.
About PMFME Scheme
The Pradha...
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December 30, 2025
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The Union Government has decided to expand the scope of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) by including crop damage caused by animals as an eligible ground for insurance payouts. This addresses a long-pending demand ...
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December 03, 2025
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India’s honey sector is undergoing a major transformation through the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM), which aims to expand scientific beekeeping across the country while strengthening its role in enhancing ...
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October 31, 2025
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The Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is a major new initiative by the Indian government aimed at transforming the agricultural sector, especially in regions facing significant challenges.
Key Points of PM...
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October 29, 2025
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently announced the transfer of technology under the AgriEnIcs Programme. This marks a significant step in advancing technological integration in agriculture an...
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January 02, 2025
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Underutilization of Operation Greens Scheme
Why in News?
A recent Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) report has highlighted the underperformance of the Operation Greens (OG) scheme, drawing attention to its limited succe...
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December 07, 2024
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India’s Agreement with ADB for Horticulture Productivity
India has signed a $98 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aimed at improving horticulture productivity. This initiative focuses ...
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December 06, 2024
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13th Edition of National Seed Congress (NSC)
The 13th edition of the National Seed Congress (NSC) recently took place, bringing together scientists, policymakers, and industry representatives for a three-day event aimed at stre...
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