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The scheme is expected to generate an investment of Rs 35,000 crore and generate nine lakh skilled and semi-skilled employment and benefit 8 lakh units through access to information, training, better exposure and formalisation
India launches Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme Read More
To assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global agriculture and food systems, Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition has today announced the launch of its latest policy brief
COVID-19: Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition launches policy brief for safeguarding food systems Read More
Per capita consumption in India is substantially low in fisheries compared to global levels. Therefore, development of domestic market and increasing per capita consumption needs a focused approach, the official said
Sustainable development key to enhancing competitiveness in the fisheries sector: Secretary, Fisheries Read More
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth Rs.15,000 crore
Cabinet approves setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund Read More
Farmers must be urged to adopt digital and mechanised ways to grow crops. Various government schemes can be used to get financial assistance and guidance to buy or rent farm machinery and equipments. Dr. Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Federation of Seed Industry of India writes…
COVID-19 crisis offers opportunities to upgrade Indian agriculture Read More
Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for mature dehusked coconut from Rs 2571 per quintal in 2019 season to Rs. 2700 per quintal for 2020 season
Centre makes 5% hike in coconut MSP for 2020 season Read More
Presently the control work is in full swing with the cooperation and coordination of the state agricultural departments, local administration and Border Security Force
How have been the locust control operations in India? Read More
Many Food Processing Industries Ministry funded projects have also been getting new orders from new geographies recently
Food processing sector generating new opportunities: Harsimrat Kaur Badal Read More
These projects approved by the Ministry spread in the states of Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
Food processing minister reviews projects under Agro-processing Cluster scheme Read More
Across the world, more than 2 billion hectares of previously productive land is now degraded and drought and water scarcity have amplified the problem
FAO calls for new approach to stop soil loss on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2020 Read More