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As a noteworthy addition to the guest list, the Ministry of Agriculture is inviting over 1500 farmers who are beneficiaries of various Central government schemes to watch the 75th Republic Day Parade
Agriculture ministry invites over 1500 farmers to witness India’s 75th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi Read More
Since its inception, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) aims to enhance water use efficiency at the farm level has covered about 1.5 crore hectares of farmland, the minister informed
75 lakh ha brought under PMKSY – Per Drop More Crop Micro Irrigation since 2016: Kailash Chaudhary Read More
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the MSP for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2024-25
Cabinet approves Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi crops for marketing season 2024-25 Read More
Assistance is provided for various inputs such as the distribution of improved climate-resilient seeds and hybrids, improved farm equipment, water-saving devices, plant protection chemicals and soil ameliorants
Steps India is taking towards modification of agricultural practices to combat climate change; read here… Read More
With the launch of PMKSY in 2016, 99 prioritised projects were taken up along with their command area development and water management works, for financial assistance under AIBP
Government efforts for extension, renovation and modernisation of irrigation projects Read More
Drone is also used for variable rate technology for pesticide and liquid fertiliser applications, mapping of water spread area, and water sampling among various uses in agriculture
Things you need to know about Govt initiatives for application of drones in agriculture Read More
PMKSY was launched in 2015-16, with an aim to enhance access of water on farms and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency and introduce sustainable water conservation practices
Everything you need to know about the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Read More
The Government of India is implementing various missions and schemes that promote and extend supports to the farmers for the modernisation and mechanisation of agriculture
Modernisation and mechanisation in agriculture sector Read More
During the last five years ending 2019-20, Gross Value Added (GVA) in Food Processing Industries (FPI) sector has been growing at an Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of around 11.18 per cent
Know the contribution of food processing industries in India’s GDP Read More
The CCEA has approved a Central support of Rs.37,454 crore to the states and Rs.20,434.56 crore of debt servicing for loan availed by Government of India for irrigation development during PMKSY 2016-21
Cabinet approves continuation of irrigation scheme – Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana for 2021-26 Read More