Amit Shah, the Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, laid the foundation stone for the Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) in Anand, Gujarat, on July 5, 2025. This is India’s first national-level cooperative university. The aim is to train about 20 lakh personnel over the next five years. This includes training individuals from various cooperative sectors…
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced a significant investment in agriculture for Jammu & Kashmir. During a recent press conference in Srinagar, he introduced a ₹150-crore Clean Plant Centre under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). This new centre aims to provide disease-free planting material…
The Indian government has launched a new web-based platform called C-FLOOD. This platform will provide flood forecasts up to two days in advance at the village level. The initiative aims to improve disaster management and preparedness across the country. C-FLOOD was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil. The launch…
Recently, new tree-felling rules have been introduced in India that are causing concern among farmers. These rules aim to protect trees and promote agroforestry. However, many farmers feel that these regulations are too complex and make their work harder. The process requires farmers to go through complicated digital systems and face excessive bureaucracy. This can…
In recent times, new regulations on tree-felling have been introduced in India. These rules are meant to protect the environment, but they are causing problems for farmers. The process has become complicated and bureaucratic. Farmers are now faced with digital procedures that are hard to understand. Instead of helping them, these rules create barriers. Many…
The ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region (ICAR-RCER) in Patna recently held its 21st Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting. This important event took place from July 2 to July 4, 2025. The meeting was led by Dr. K.D. Kokate, a former Deputy Director General of Agricultural Extension at ICAR, New Delhi. Key experts attended the…
Farmers across India are eagerly waiting for the 20th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme. This instalment is expected to provide Rs 2,000 to eligible farmers. To ensure you receive this payment without any delays, it’s crucial to update your e-KYC and other details. The PM-KISAN scheme aims to support small and marginal farmers by providing…
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has partnered with the Government of Kerala to promote low-emission rice farming. This collaboration is part of the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernization (KERA) project. The project aims to benefit 45,000 farmers across 22,000 hectares of land. It focuses on sustainable practices that help farmers adapt to climate…
Union Minister for Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 3 and 4, 2025. He aims to promote sustainable agriculture and rural development during this trip. The visit includes meetings and a university convocation. On the first day, Chouhan will start with a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar….
In a move to promote sustainability in agriculture, the central government of India has introduced a new regulatory framework for agroforestry. Agroforestry combines agriculture and forestry practices to create more sustainable land-use systems. This approach not only benefits farmers but also helps the environment. By integrating trees with crops or livestock, farmers can improve soil…
