Shivraj Singh Chouhan Archives

November 20, 2025 9:12 PM

Record foodgrain production marks highest growth in a decade

India has achieved a historic milestone in agricultural output, with foodgrain production for 2024–25 touching an all-time high of 357.73 million tonnes. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the final ...

November 17, 2025 4:38 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates Asian Seed Congress 2025 in Mumbai

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the Asian Seed Congress 2025 in Mumbai on Monday, marking the formal opening of one of the seed sector’s most significant annual gatherings. ...

November 4, 2025 12:01 PM

Shivraj Singh orders probe into crop insurance irregularities; assures farmers of swift, fair claim settlements

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday issued strict instructions to insurance companies and officials to resolve all discrepancies in crop insurance claims and ensure that farmers receive their payments quickly and in full. Chai...

October 30, 2025 4:50 PM

Shivraj Singh inaugurates National FPO Conclave 2025 in Delhi, calls for farmers to become entrepreneurs

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday inaugurated the National FPO Conclave 2025 in Delhi, bringing together over 500 progressive farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs),...

October 28, 2025 10:24 PM

Shivraj Singh thanks PM Modi for approving Rs 38,000 crore fertiliser subsidy

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of farmers across the country for the approval of a ₹38,000 crore fertiliser su...

October 17, 2025 1:15 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs timely rollout of Pulses Mission and Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has directed officials to ensure the time-bound implementation of the ‘Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission’ and the ‘Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’. In a high...

October 16, 2025 9:43 PM

Shivraj Singh reviews progress of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) an...

October 14, 2025 10:37 PM

Shivraj Singh inaugurates new administrative building at ICAR–IIMR, Ludhiana

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building of the ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR–IIMR) during his visit to Lud...

October 13, 2025 7:18 PM

Kharif sowing area rises by 6.51 lakh hectares: Agriculture Ministry

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of the agriculture sector. The discussion focused on the status of Kharif crops, ...

September 30, 2025 10:20 PM

Government to set up dedicated ICAR team for sugarcane research: Shivraj Singh

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday announced that a separate team will be established within the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for sugarcane research and policy development. Speaking at a...