Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated six seed-processing units under NSC and rolled out an online seed-booking system. The initiative aims to ensure high-quality seeds reach farmers and strengthen India's self-reliant agriculture drive.
The case has been registered under section 223 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of Bharatiya Nyay Sahita (BNS) at TT Nagar police station in the city.
State Congress President Jitu Patwari, along with farmers, had reached the Union Minister's residence carrying a sack filled with crops on his shoulder. Upon reaching the residence, the state Congress chief, along with farmers, also held a discussion with the Union Minister over several f
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated on Saturday that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government ensured that the surge in global fertiliser prices did not impact Indian farmers.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh on Wednesday first emphasised efforts to make India self-reliant in pulses, boost productivity in low-yield districts, and ensure that every eligible resident receives a home under the Prime Minister's Housing Scheme.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given "two major gifts" to the farmers of the country before Dussehra and Diwali, as the Cabinet on Wednesday approved MSP for Rabi crops for marketing season 2026-27
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday visited the flood-affected areas in Jammu to assess the crop losses faced by the farmers. He said that the central government will spare no effort in providing assistance to the farmers.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday welcomed the government's decision to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on agricultural equipment from 12-18 per cent to five per cent, describing it as a "very revolutionary decision" for farmers, animal rearers, and fisher
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday hailed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, emphasising that the Centre is aiming to reduce the cost of production in agriculture and increase overall output, which would benefit farmers directly.