RBI Increases Collateral-Free Agricultural Loan Limit from ₹1.6 to ₹2 Lakh
By Bibhudatta Pradhan / NEW DELHI In a bid to support the agricultural sector in the country and address rising input costs, the Reserve Bank of India, RBI has announced…
Government promotes organic farming for improving soil health
AMN / NEW DELHI Government is promoting organic farming for improving soil health and water retention through the schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) in all the States/UTs and…
Govt has diversified Kisan Credit Card scheme: FM Sitharaman
Staff Reporter Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government has diversified the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme by expanding it to fisheries, animal husbandry, and other sectors. Speaking at…
Govt launches Namo Drone Didi Scheme to provide drones to women self help groups
AMN / NEW DELHI Government has released the Operational Guidelines of Central Sector Scheme Namo Drone Didi. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry has approved this Central Sector Scheme for providing…
Over 17 Lakh Saplings Planted Across 15 States in Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive 2024
AMN More than 17 lakh saplings have been planted so far under the Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive 2024. The plantation drive has covered more than 12,000 hectares across 15…
India & Chile Strengthen Agricultural Ties in High-Level Meeting
Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ramnath Thakur met Chile’s Agriculture Minister Esteban Valenzuela and his delegation for a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi today. The meeting…
Jal Jeevan Mission Brings Tap Water to Over 15 Crore Rural Households
The Government of India, in partnership with the states, is implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal to provide potable tap water to every rural household in…
India Likely to Experience Above-Normal Monsoon Rainfall this Year
A R DAS / NEW DELHI Good news to Indian farmers as the country is likely to receive above normal monsoon rainfall this year. Briefing media on Southwest Monsoon season…
Telangana govt to rejoin Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana scheme
AMN / HYDERABAD Telangana State government will rejoin the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme in the interests of farmers and to save them from losses caused by natural…
Pulses Production In India Rises 18% in Last Five Years: Agriculture Minister
@sansad_tv Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Arjun Munda today informed the Rajya Sabha that total pulses production in the country increased by 18 percent during the last five…