AGRICULTURAL
What India's FMCG and agriculture sector need from Budget 2024?
There are over 100 million middle income households which are going to be added to the Indian economy in this decade. This is going to be an opportunity for growth in consumption, which will help increase volumes in various sectors such as FMG, retail as well as consumer products. Deloi...
Budget 2024: Why India’s agriculture policies need a polio-like awareness drive
The agricultural sector is a vital pillar of the Indian economy, employing 46.5% of the nation’s workforce, with the GVA of the agriculture and allied sector being 18.3% in 2022-23. Every Budget puts a special emphasis on Budget, and this year should be no different. But...
Budget 2024: Climate change, technology are the new challenges Government needs to help MSMEs with
Cutting across sectors and industries, if there is one segment of business that is absolutely critical for the economy, it is the micro, small and medium enterprises. As the Budget draws closer, what does millions of MSMEs in the country want from the ...
PM Modi releases the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 17th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits to the beneficiary farmers in Varanasi during his one-day visit. The scheme was launched in February 2019.PM Modi releases the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes charge as Union Agriculture Minister; says 'will work to double the income of farmers'
Shivraj Singh Chouhan assumed charge as Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Tuesday. The Ministry staff presented Chouhan with a bouquet after he took charge. Chouhan highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi began ...
Airtel's Sunil Mittal has a solution for global hunger, and it starts in Africa
While Chairing the B20 India Action Council on African Economic Integration, Bharti Airtel's Sunil Mittal also talked about the unexplored regions of Africa and it's potentialAirtel's Sunil Mittal has a solution for global hunger, and it starts in Africa
'Namo Drone Didis' display skills to PM Modi: 'Scheme will open opportunities for women'
PM Modi distributed drones to 1,000 Namo Drone Didis from across the nation. Through this initiative, 15,000 self-help will be groups connected will be connected, with goal of training women to become drone pilots. These drones will be utilised for agricultural
Polish farmers 'up in arms' against Ukraine for 'unfair' agricultural imports
Polish farmers gathered at the border with Ukraine on Feb 20, 2024 to protest against the import of Ukrainian produce. They blocked the crossing and spilt grain on the tracks, claiming that Ukraine's cheap goods posed unfair competition in the Polish market. Polish farmers
Brussels farmers unrest: Protesters, police clash over EU policies with water cannons, manure trucks
Protests by farmers in Brussels turned violent Tuesday, as EU agriculture ministers met to ease a crisis that has led to months of protests across the bloc.Brussels farmers unrest: Protesters, police clash over EU policies with water cannons, manure
Belgium: Protesting farmers spray manure at police during demonstration in Brussels
Belgian farmers sprayed manure towards police on Tuesday in a protest ahead of a meeting of 27 EU agriculture ministers who were planning to discuss the crisis in the sector.The police responded by using water cannon and tear gas.Dozens of tractors sealed off streets
Czech farmers protest against govt and EU over 'Green Deal'
Hundreds of tractors blocked a lane in downtown Prague in a farmers protest on Monday over European Union agriculture policies and what they said were unfair practises. Major organisations representing Czech farmers didn’t participate and distanced themselves from the rally after it turned
Belgium: Protesting farmers bring tractors back to Brussels as EU agriculture ministers meet
Hundreds of tractors arrived in Brussels Monday and more are on their way as European Union agriculture ministers meet to address farmers' concerns. It follows weeks of protests by farmers across the EU. Farmers are demanding the reversal of some of the most
Lakhpati Didi gets candid with PM Modi: 'Abhi cash nahi chalta hai…'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Sashakt Nari - Viksit Bharat programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute on March 11 in Delhi. During the program, a ‘Lakhpati Didi’ got candid with the Prime Minister. Watch the video!Lakhpati Didi gets candid with PM Modi:
BudgET 2024: From 'Nano DAP' to 'Lakhpati Didi', FM Sitharaman's announcements for agro sector
A new scheme will be launched to strengthen deep tech for the defence sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. Presenting the interim Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the government will promote public and
Modi cabinet approves world's largest grain storage plan with an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 1 lakh crore programme to create the world's largest grain storage capacity in the cooperative sector to reduce crop damages and prevent distress sales by farmers, besides strengthening the country's food securi
Farmers Delhi Chalo protest: Mallikarjun Kharge claims, 'Agricultural laws have not been withdrawn'
After a year long agricultural movement, when Prime Minister Modi talked about withdrawal of three agricultural laws, it seemed that everything had calmed down, but today this genie has come out again. Addressing his public meeting, Congress President
Meet Sunita Devi, a ‘Drone Didi’ who was lauded by PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Sitapur (UP), Feb 25, (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sunita Devi from Sitapur, UP during ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on February 25. Prime Minister Modi lauded the efforts of Sunita on the phone call. Drone Didi is a landmark effort to empower women working in the agricult
PM Modi inaugurates pilot project for world's largest grain storage plan in cooperative sector in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple key initiatives in the Cooperative Sector at an event held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Saturday. Prime Minister inaugurated the pilot project of 'World's Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative S
J&K: Fresh spell of snowfall blankets Pir Panjal range in Poonch
The Pir Panjal range in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall on February 18. The snow-enveloped ranges gave a phenomenal view. The snowfall has provided big relief to farmers in the agriculture and horticulture sectors, as the precipitation is expected to be ben
Farmers' stir: 'Will wait for Feb 18 outcome, no action till then', says farmer leader; 'discussion positive', says Agri Minister
The marathon talks between three Union ministers and leaders of protesting farmer unions concluded without a resolution here late Thursday while Union minister Arjun Munda termed the discussion as "positive" and said that
Farmer's protest 2.0: Here's why farmers are on the streets again demanding guarantee on MSP
India's Farmers are back on the streets yet again, demanding guarantees on Minimum Support Prices, work on the Swaminathan Committee report, Electricity amendment bill, and debt waiver. The new protests come more than 2 years after the farmer groups moved to
Farmers protest day 2: I urge agitators to not indulge in vandalism, arson or violence, says Anurag Thakur
On farmers' protest, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "I would like to say that the Modi Government has taken several steps in the last 10 years to encourage the agriculture sector and for the welfare of farmers. When they posed their demands
Modern tech, AI, and sustainable techniques propelling Indian agriculture growth, watch!
One of India’s core strengths is her strong agriculture sector, which has made the country self-sufficient for its food security needs. India currently possesses the capability of producing sufficient food for 18% of the world’s population by using just 12% of t
The agriculture budget has increased; we have now over 3,000 agri startups: PM Modi
Addressing a post-Budget webinar with stakeholders of agriculture and cooperative sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted that the Budget focuses on agri-tech startups and an accelerator fund has been proposed to create new funding avenues for the
Budget 2023: Marginal farmers better off with PMKISAN but rural mandis key for growth, says Siraj Hussain
Agriculture as a sector has been the biggest point of debate and attention for political parties. A year away from general elections, will Budget 2023 help improve the situation of the food growers at a time the world fears food crisis due to Uk
Kisan drones at Bharat Drone Shakti 2023; watch aerial demonstration
Ghaziabad, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated a mega drone show being hosted at the Hindon airbase. The show -- Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 -- is being jointly organised by the Indian Air Force and Drone Federation of India (DFI). A compact system of drone that can b
MS Swaminathan: Architect of the Green Revolution who fueled India's agricultural self-sufficiency
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the man behind India's Green Revolution, passed away at the age of 98. Motivated by the tragic event of the Bengal Famine, he decided to work in the field of agriculture to serve his country. His collaboration with Norman Borlaug
Swaraj Group launches new range of tractors to address the emerging needs of Indian agriculture
What is the price range of the launch? Hemant Sikka, President, Farm Equipment of Mahindra & Mahindra explains its features and market scenario amid rain, festive season Swaraj unveils new range of tractors to address the core and emerging needs of Indian
MS Swaminathan, father of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passes away at 98
M S Swaminathan, the father of India's Green Revolution and a renowned Indian agricultural scientist, passed away today, September 28, 2023 at his residence in Chennai, at the age of 98. Swaminathan was awarded the first World Food Prize in 1987 following which he set up the MS
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