Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday wrote a letter to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, asking for urgent help for mango farmers in the state. He said that mango prices have dropped sharply this season, causing big losses for farmers. Many small and marginal farmers are strug
Political leaders across the country expressed shock and deep sorrow over the plane crash in Ahmedabad with 242 people on board, calling the incident "extremely sad and worrying."
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrived in Surat on Thursday to take part in several programmes, including a farmer interaction in Bardoli under the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp' Abhiyan.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will preside over the Khedut Sammelan to be held on Thursday in Bardoli -- the 'Karma Bhumi' of Sardar Saheb -- as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday interacted with farmers during a 'Kisan Chaupal' event held in Tigipur village, Delhi and emphasized his deep commitment to farmers, declaring, "Serving farmers is like the service of God to me."
Chouhan pointed out that the agricultural growth rate stood at 5.4% in Q4, reflecting the government's focus on the sector. He credited Modi's leadership for the increase in foodgrain production, stating that grain storages are full and agricultural production has risen by 40% over the la
Chouhan argued that the current system of frequent elections leads to a significant waste of resources and energy, highlighting that the constant election cycle diverts a major part of the nation's energy and resources, which could be better utilised for long-term development goals.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday visited a dragonfruit farm in Karnataka's Bengaluru Rural as part of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan'.
Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today visited Ichhawar in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, and interacted with farmers as part of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA).
Chouhan said that for the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), Madhya Pradesh will receive approximately Rs 6,262 crore this year.
During the interaction with farmers, Chouhan appreciated the success stories shared by local cultivators, especially regarding organic produce and coarse grains. The Union Minister expressed strong support for promoting organic farming and local produce from Uttarakhand at both national and
Speaking to the mediapersons, Chouhan said, "I bow to the land of Punjab... The farmers of Punjab feed the entire country with their hard work... Direct sowing of rice saves a lot of water... I urge the farmers of the whole country to do direct sowing to save water..."