Cabinet Raises Fertilizer Subsidy to ₹37,952 Crore for Rabi Crops
In a major relief for farmers ahead of the rabi sowing season, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a fertilizer subsidy package of ₹37,952 crore for the ongoing winter crop cycle, marking a substantial increase of nearly ₹14,000 crore compared to last year’s rabi season. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, briefing the media after […]
‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ Concludes: Over 1 Crore Farmers Reached, Focus on Natural Farming Ahead
The 15-day nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ aimed at strengthening farmers’ knowledge and advancing agricultural practices concluded on June 12 with a formal event in Bardoli, Gujarat. The campaign, launched under the vision of ‘Lab to Land’, connected scientists and farmers across the country through direct outreach programs. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, […]
Seeds of Change: India Becomes First Nation to Approve Genome-Edited Rice
India has officially entered the global spotlight by becoming the first country to develop rice varieties using genome editing technology. The government hails this move as a leap toward sustainable agriculture. However, while the science may be groundbreaking, experts and farmers are divided over what this means for the future of Indian farming. Union Agriculture Minister […]