Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, July 19 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru has successfully developed a method to produce green hydrogen from agricultural waste. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, stated that the Central Government will support this innovation. On Friday, the minister visited IISc to witness … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the administration that a site at Dapchari in Palghar district should be inspected for setting up the Mahamumbai International Agricultural Market. Along with this, a proposal for the creation of a state-level cadre of secretaries for strengthening the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) In a major policy shift, the Maharashtra Cabinet has granted agricultural status to livestock farming, aiming to bring significant relief and new benefits to farmers engaged in dairy, poultry, goat, and pig rearing. Animal Husbandry Minister Pankaja Munde announced the decision in the state Assembly on … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister of State for Agriculture Ashish Jaiswal on Thursday said that a new scheme providing social security to agricultural labourers will soon be implemented in the state. He added that various schemes for the welfare of farmers are being effectively implemented to prevent farmer suicides. … Read more
SRINAGAR, JULY 4: Union Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Devesh Chaturvedi, today visited prominent Agricultural Institutions and facilities in the Kashmir Valley to assess the ongoing initiatives and explore avenues for further strengthening of the sector. During the visit, Devesh Chaturvedi inspected the Indian International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC), where he reviewed … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) In a significant move to support farmers affected by crop damage, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved an agricultural input subsidy of Rs 239 crore. This decision will benefit 70,366 farmers across 143 villages in Rajasthan, offering much-needed relief through the Disaster Relief Fund. … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday emphasised that the state government is committed to transforming Rajasthan into a $350 billion economy through sustained reforms and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across key sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, education, and industry. Addressing a meeting at the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate on Wednesday said the government is set to take concrete steps to formulate a policy on agricultural wages to enhance agricultural productivity and reduce the cost of farming. The government is promoting agricultural mechanisation through various schemes aimed at reducing manual … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday that the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan has achieved widespread success across the country and would continue as a sustained movement to modernise Indian agriculture and enhance farmers’ prosperity through direct field-level engagement. … Read more