"As the agriculture department, our responsibility is to ensure food security. Our agricultural reserves are full. Whether wheat, rice or other grains, we have sufficient quantities. The soldiers are posted on the border, and farmers are in the fields. Scientists stand with them. We have cur
The locals in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir are bearing the brunt of heavy shelling by the Pakistani Army across the Line of Control (LoC) since the night of May 7 in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Monday lauded the Uttarakhand government for the rapid progress of the 'Lakhpati Didi' campaign, emphasising the Centre's full support in promoting skill development among women.
Ahead of the meeting scheduled between farmers and the Central government in Chandigarh on May 4, farmer leaders have written a letter to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, urging that the representative of the Punjab government should not be included in this meeting.
He said, "To simplify the registration process for farmers, we have ensured the use of NAFED and NCCF portals. On behalf of the central government, I appeal to all the state governments to ensure that no purchase is made below MSP prices. The central government is dedicated to ensure that th
According to a statement from the agriculture ministry, meaningful discussions were held on various topics related to agriculture and rural development.
Ahead of the crucial discussions with the farmers' organisation in Chandigarh, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan took a moment to personally reach out to farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal and inquired about his well-being.
Under the extended timelines, soybean procurement has been extended by 24 days in Maharashtra and 15 days in Telangana, while groundnut procurement will continue for an additional 25 days in Karnataka and 6 days in Gujarat. This move is expected to provide greater market access and price sta
"We purchase crops on MSP through the state governments. I recently called for a meeting of all agriculture ministers and Delhi does not have one. The 'PM Fasal Bima Yojana' is not implemented here," Chouhan said in a press conference.
The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged all states to intensify their efforts under the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).
On the occasion of Kisan Diwas, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan emphasized the Central Government's commitment to farmers' welfare under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.