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October 27, 2024 5:13 PM

They are not accepting their mistake: BJP hits out at Punjab govt for failing to procure paddy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Harjeet Grewal on Sunday criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, accusing it of failing to procure paddy from farmers despite receiving substantial funds from the Central government. "Pun...

September 18, 2024 11:32 PM

Union Cabinet approves Rs. 35,000 crore continuation of PM-AASHA schemes to support farmers and control price volatility

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme, allocating Rs. 35,000 crore for the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26. This significant decision aims to ensur...

February 21, 2024 11:29 AM

Tractor trolleys cannot ply on highways under provisions of Motor Vehicles Act, says High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has censored the farmers who have been protesting at the Shambhu border with hundreds of tractors. A two-judge bench, including acting chief justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji, stated that the protesto...

January 26, 2024 6:51 PM

Government honors farmers at 75th Republic Day Parade Celebrations

75th Republic Day Parade unfolded at Kartavya Path, Delhi, becoming a beacon of the nation's progress and unity. The Government of India, extending a special gesture, invited over 15,000 individuals from diverse sectors to witness the momentous parad...

December 6, 2023 3:59 PM

Govt Agricultural Schemes: Empowering farmers and ensuring financial security

India's agricultural sector has undergone a remarkable transformation with the government's strategic initiatives. From the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) providing annual financial aid to over 11 crore farmers, totaling Rs. 2.81 lakh ...

October 25, 2023 5:52 PM

PM Modi to launch various projects in Maharashtra, inaugurate National Games in Goa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a scheme in Maharashtra On October 26, aimed at benefitting over 86 lakh farmers and launch projects worth over Rs 7,500 crore. PM Modi will also visit Goa to inaugurate the 37th National Games. PM Modi ...

October 19, 2023 1:58 PM

Record rising food grain production in India 2022-23

Last year's good monsoon rains helped, output of both Food grain and horticulture production hit a record high in the July 2022 to June 2023 crop year, with an estimated production of 330 million tons and 352 million tons, respectively. While food...

August 9, 2023 12:37 PM

World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan to empower farmers

The 'World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector' will be rolled out as a Pilot Project to revolutionise agricultural infrastructure and empower farmers. The plan focuses on creating godowns and other agricultural infrastructure at...