Shivraj Singh Chouhan Archives

March 12, 2026 5:23 PM

PM Modi to release 22nd instalment of PM-KISAN tomorrow; Rs 18,640 crore to benefit 9.32 crore farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on March 13, transferring ₹18,640 crore directly to the bank accounts of 9.32 crore farmers across the country through Direct B...

March 11, 2026 9:46 PM

PM Modi to release 22nd PM-KISAN instalment on March 13; Rs 18,640 crore to be transferred to 9.32 crore farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on March 13, transferring more than ₹18,640 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across the c...

February 5, 2026 7:07 PM

India-US trade deal safeguards farmers’ interests, no compromise on agriculture or dairy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the proposed India-US trade deal fully protects country’s agricultural and dairy sectors, asserting that there has been no compromise on farmers’ in...

January 16, 2026 10:30 PM

New Seed Act to curb fake seeds, boost transparency and protect farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said the proposed Seed Act, 2026 would bring sweeping reforms to protect farmers, eliminate fake and substandard seeds, and ensure transparency across the seed supp...

January 12, 2026 3:37 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with youth delegates at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday interacted with young delegates during the track-wise presentations under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The session formed part of th...

January 8, 2026 12:57 PM

Department of Posts, Agriculture Ministry sign MoU to enable pan-India logistics for testing farm inputs

In a move aimed at strengthening quality control of agricultural inputs, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a nationwi...

January 8, 2026 12:54 PM

Department of Posts, Rural Development Ministry sign MoU to boost financial inclusion and livelihoods in villages

In a step towards accelerating rural transformation, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial inclusion, promote livelihoods and enhance...

January 6, 2026 1:41 PM

”Viksit Bharat-G Ram G Act’ to build self-reliant villages’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Tamil Nadu’s Erode

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the Viksit Bharat-G Ram G Act lays a strong foundation for building self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) villages, asserting that true rural d...

January 2, 2026 10:23 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights expanded employment rights, faster wage payments at Gram Sabha in Maharashtra

Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday engaged with rural residents, workers and labourers during a special Gram Sabha at Loni Budruk village in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar distric...

January 1, 2026 3:29 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan extends New Year greetings to farmers, workers and ‘Lakhpati Didis’

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday extended New Year greetings to farmers, workers, labourers, youth and women across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to...