The Government of Maharashtra has announced the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farmers Loan Waiver Scheme, involving an outlay of ₹35,000 crore. This marks the state’s third farm loan waiver in a decade, covering overdue...
Read MoreIndia’s agricultural growth is increasingly supported by the allied sectors such as livestock, dairy, poultry, and fisheries, which play a crucial role in income generation, employment, and food security. Growth of Allied...
Read MoreThe government of Bihar has recently approved the installation of three Grain ATM machines in Patna as part of a pilot project. The initiative is aimed at improving the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of food grain...
Read MoreRecently, the Government of India increased the financial approval limit of the Central Silk Board from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore by amending Rule 22 of the Central Silk Board Rules, 1955. This step is intended to improve admin...
Read MoreThe mustard crop has recently shown increasing susceptibility to infestation by Orobanche aegyptiaca, a parasitic weed that significantly reduces crop productivity. The growing spread of this parasite has raised concerns regar...
Read MoreThe agriculture sector in India holds significant untapped potential to drive the country’s green energy revolution. With more than half of India’s population dependent on farming and rural livelihoods, integrating...
Read MoreThe Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an arm of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has recently launched a new initiative to support agri-food and agri-tech startups. The initia...
Read MoreRecent soil tests conducted in the Kuttanad paddy fields of Kerala have revealed elevated concentrations of aluminium. These fields form part of the Kuttanad Wetland Agricultural System, raising concerns about soil health, cro...
Read MoreIn response to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying informed that loans amounting to ₹10,320 crore have been sanctioned under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Deve...
Read MoreRecently, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying informed the Lok Sabha about the progress and implementation of the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM), a key initiative aimed at digitally transforming...
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