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आप सभी किसान भाइयों को यह जानकर अत्यंत खुशी होगी कि केंद्रीय कृषि मंत्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने सोमवार को कहा कि पिछले 10 वर्षों में देश में कृषि क्षेत्र में 40% से अधिक की वृद्धि हुई है और यह पिछले वर्ष 2014-25 की चौथी तिमाही से भी अधिक होने का अनुमान है। यह बातें […]
कृषि उत्पादन में 40% की वृद्धि: केंद्रीय मंत्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान Read More »
Pic Credit – Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare On the 6th day of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Pune’s Narayangaon Taluka. During the visit, the Minister interacted with local growers & agricultural scientists, addressing concerns
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“विकसित कृषि संकल्प अभियान” का देशभर में शुभारंभ, भारतीय कृषि को आधुनिक बनाने और किसानों को सशक्त करने का लक्ष्य प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने किया शुभारंभ, 15 दिनों तक चलेगा अभियान नई दिल्ली, 29 मई 2025 – केंद्र सरकार ने “विकसित कृषि संकल्प अभियान” की शुरुआत की है, जिसका उद्देश्य भारतीय कृषि को आधुनिक बनाना, किसानों को सशक्त करना
Krishi Suvidha empowers farmers to achieve their goals with expert agricultural guidance tailored to their needs. In a nation where agriculture stands as the vital backbone of the economy, embracing technology-driven solutions has become imperative for revitalizing the farming community. Enter Krishi Suvidha, an innovative agricultural companion that goes beyond the ordinary app. It serves
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Following the successful release of the 19th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana in February 2025, farmers and beneficiaries are eagerly awaiting the government’s release of the 20th instalment. PM-Kisan scheme Expected 20th Installment Release Date. The 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was celebrated with a virtual
90% of Contested Reserve Forest Area Cultivated by Farmers, Igniting Tensions Over Ecology and Survival The Pune reserve forest dispute has reached a critical tipping point, with Maharashtra Forest Department data revealing an alarming 90% (1,350 hectares) of the 1,500 hectares under litigation is currently being used for agriculture. This escalating conflict between conservation efforts and agrarian
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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central government income support scheme for farmers launched on 24 February 2019. Announced in the 2019 Interim Budget and made effective from 1 December 2018, the scheme aims to supplement the income of small and marginal farmer families. Under PM-KISAN, all eligible cultivable land-holding farmers’ families receive
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Water is one of the most critical inputs in agriculture, and efficient water management is essential for improving crop yield and sustainability. The Government of India, under schemes like Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), provides attractive subsidies for installing drip and micro irrigation systems. These subsidies help small and marginal farmers adopt modern irrigation
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Farmers in the Basmati rice growing areas of India (Delhi, Punjab, Haryana) facing challenges with weed control now have a promising solution: herbicide-tolerant Pusa Basmati rice. This article focuses on two key varieties, Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985, developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), and their potential to transform rice cultivation
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Honouring a Trailblazer in Agricultural Science for Reducing Fertilizer Dependency Mariangela Hungria, an esteemed microbiologist hailed from the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil, has been honoured with the illustrious 2025 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking advancements in sustainable agriculture. This esteemed award, often regarded as the “Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture,” is
