The harbour integrates sustainable fisheries management, enhanced fish-handling capacity, improved operational safety, energy-efficient systems, and digital traceability. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of…
Identifies new areas of collaboration to extend collaboration and establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to advance sectoral engagement Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on…
The proposed law introduces a Central Pesticides Board, mandatory registrations, and accredited testing labs to ensure quality and transparency The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released the Draft…
Employment reform, decentralised governance, and agri-market infrastructure at the core of rural transformation Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday described the…
Ensuring affordability, soil health, and productivity in Indian agriculture The Government of India’s approval of Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi 2025–26 season marks a critical intervention at a…
Integrated IFMS–PFMS system promises faster payouts, real-time tracking, and a tamper-proof audit trail, marking a decisive shift to fully digital subsidy governance In a major step toward digitising India’s agricultural…
A steep increase in taxes on tobacco products vide rate notification following the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has caused deep concern among farmers and rural stakeholders. Federation of…
The Draft Seeds Bill, 2025 is a landmark attempt to modernise India’s seed regulatory framework, but its success will depend on how well it accommodates the unique innovation cycles and…
The State of Marginal Farmers in India 2025 underscores PACS as pivotal multi-service rural institutions India’s New Cooperative Policy 2025 marks a decisive shift toward a mission-driven, farmer-first model, positioning…
In 2025, India’s MSP system evolved from a simple safety net into a strategic instrument, subtly reshaping cropping decisions, incentivizing diversification into pulses, oilseeds, and coarse grains, and aligning farmer…
MoFPI’s targeted push places millets at the centre of value addition, entrepreneurship, and export growth India’s long-neglected “nutri-cereals” are moving decisively from subsistence to scale. Through a calibrated mix of…
In a move aimed at strengthening farm incomes and insulating growers from price volatility, the Union Government has approved a hike of up to Rs 445 per quintal in the…
The Government of India is promoting organic farming across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), with sustained financial and institutional support since the…
The Government of India is sharpening its push to modernise India’s dairy ecosystem through two flagship infrastructure programmes—the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) and the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development…