"The rice sector faces ecological stress (notably groundwater depletion in major paddy belts), high fiscal costs of procurement and storage, and market/compliance volatility. Union Budget 2026 can strengthen competitiveness while improving sustainability and farmer outcomes through target
Chief Minister said that MGNREGA, introduced during the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, was rooted in the directive principles of the Constitution and aimed at securing the right to work, education and dignity for the poor, small farmers and rural labourers.
The hilly state of Himachal Pradesh recorded its sixth driest December in the last 125 years in 2025, a situation that has disappointed both tourists and farmers across the state.
Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the Trimbakeshwar Temple, the Union Minister said, "It is our goal that farmers' produce increases and their income increases too. May all be well, may all prosper, may all be happy, may all be auspicious, may all be healthy, may the grace o
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 2: A government's true progress is not measured by numbers alone, but by how deeply its policies improve the everyday life of the people.
In a significant shift towards sustainable practices, locals in the Sundarbani area of Rajouri district have embraced organic farming, turning it into not just an environmental victory but also a key economic driver for this border region.
Ajay Gupta, President of the Fruit and Vegetable Association, Sunderbani, said, "For the past 30-35 years, high-quality vegetables have been harvested. The farmers use high-quality seeds. Recently, the number of people engaged in this process has also increased. We received proper support
Speaking to reporters after withdrawing, Pooja More shared details of her personal and political journey, saying she comes from a very modest background and has faced years of struggle. She said she moved to Pune after marrying Dhananjay Jadhav and actively participated in farmers' moveme
To bridge the gap between citizens and the government by making maximum use of the potential of technology, the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi launched the SWAGAT (State Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) programme on April 24, 2003.
The group, comprising 90 Horticulture farmers from Kathua, Barnoti, and Hiranagar blocks, will visit the Vijaypur and Samba areas and hold discussions with progressive Horticulturists and government nurseries to gain knowledge of the latest technologies and innovations in the sector.
"Dairy production plays a crucial role in increasing farmers' income...Today, in a meeting of the state-level steering committee constituted under the agreement between the Madhya Pradesh State Co-operative Dairy Federation and NDDB, instructions were given to expand dairy production acti
Israeli Consul-General Yaniv Revach on Tuesday called India and Israel strategic allies and partners in the fight against terrorism and shared how the two countries are working together in the field of implementing Israeli technology which is benefitting local farmers.