"For the first time in our state, train coaches and metro train coaches will be prepared here and delivered across the nation and the globe. The manufacturing unit will be established in Umariya village in Raisen district worth around Rs 1800 crores. Around 2000 people will get employment op
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday paid rich tribute to Professor M.S. Swaminathan on the latter's birth centenary at the centenary international conference held at ICAR Pusa, describing the eminent scientist as a selfless visionary who lived hi
Addressing the gathering of farmers, officials and dignitaries in Patna, Agriculture Minister Chouhan said that with the help of the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme, the government is ensuring that the assistance reaches directly into the accounts of the farmers.
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday highlighted the significant contribution of Makhana production in Bihar and the continuous efforts to connect agricultural science with the farms.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, the Union Minister said, "In today's program, an amount of approximately 21,000 crore rupees under the Prime Minister's Kisan Samman Nidhi was released, and the central and state governments are jointly implementing many schemes for the welfare of farmers. Eff
The Union Minister obtained scheme-wise information during the review of the agriculture department's work in the district. He directed that strictest action be taken against people who are engaged in black marketing or selling counterfeit fertilisers, as it amounts to a grave injustice agai
"The 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' is a strong platform for women's entrepreneurship and financial independence. It reflects our commitment to realising the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' set forth by Prime Minister Modi," Chouhan said.
Earlier on July 13, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged all States to launch a statewide campaign to eliminate the problem of fake and substandard agricultural inputs from its roots, as per a statement by the Ministry. He further stated that regular mo
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday took a swipe at the opposition, referring to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) as a "hullad bloc" for allegedly disrupting parliamentary proceedings and avoiding debate on key issues.
Extending Raksha Bandhan greetings to the Lakhpati Didis, Chouhan said that making SHG women Lakhpatis (millionaires) is a firm commitment of the government. "Every woman must become self-reliant, economically empowered, and independent," he emphasised as per the release.
According to a release from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, addressing the gathering, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision is a blessing for India. Under his leadership, we are on a grand mission to build a 'Viksit Bha