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Sitharaman chairs pre-budget consultation with farmer associations
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the second Pre-Budget Consultation meeting on Saturday with representatives from various farmer associations and prominent agricultural economists in the national capital.
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"Indian agriculture needs sustainable practices and reduced use of chemica
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking at the "Agriculture and Rural Communication Summit 2024" on Friday, PK Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, underscored the importance of sustainability in agriculture, emphasizing that the Indian system of agricultural system is rooted in sustainability practices.
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PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry generated over 2.89 lakh employmen
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) has generated employment of over 2.89 lakh as of October, an investment of Rs 8,910 crore has been made across 213 locations, Ministry of Food Processing Industries said in release.
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RBI increases collateral free loan limit for farmers from Rs 1.6 lakh to R
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a much bigger relief to small and marginal farmers the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday has hiked the limit for collateral-free loans for agricultural farmers from Rs 1.66 lakh to Rs 2 lakh per borrower.
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Israel promoting its agricultural exports
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will support exporters of fresh produce abroad, including fruits, vegetables and plants.
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"Congress asking same": Jairam Ramesh after Dhankhar questions Centre on "
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Congress General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh welcomed Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioning Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan regarding the ongoing farmer protests.
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Congress MP Vijay Vasanth demands discussion on several banks refusing agr
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Vijay Vasanth on Wednesday gave adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "refusal by several banks to issue agricultural loans to their customers in urban areas."
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Gujarat to host Ravi Krishi Mahotsav-2024 on December 6-7: Empowering farm
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The state government organized the Ravi Krishi Mahotsav-2024 on December 6 and 7 to introduce Gujarat's farmers to modern agricultural methods, technologies, and innovative approaches. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel will inaugurate the statewide eve
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Police detained farmers protesting at Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noid
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The protest, organized by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) along with other farmer groups, is being held to demand compensation and benefits related to agricultural reforms, including a legal guarantee for MSP.
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Rakesh Tikait claims police block farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march seeking MSP
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Farmer leader and national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Rakesh Tikait, claimed on Monday that farmers participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' protest were stopped by police barricades as they attempted to march towards Delhi, demanding solutions to agricultural issues and a
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Noida: Police beefs up security ahead of farmers 'Delhi Chalo' march; traf
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The protest, organized by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) along with other farmer groups, is being held to demand compensation and benefits related to agricultural reforms, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
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Bhartiya Kisan Parishad to start its farmer's march to Delhi tomorrow
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) leader Sukhbir Khalifa on Sunday announced that the members of the farmer organisation will commence their march towards Delhi tomorrow, December 2, to demand compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws.
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