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WAF appoints Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Carlos Magariños to its board
23-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
The World Agriculture Forum (WAF) announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders, namely, Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of Mauritius and globally recognized scientist, and Carlos Magariños, an esteemed diplomat and economic strategist from Argentina, to its Board of Directors.
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Labor Shortages in Agriculture: Exploring Automation and Skill Development
17-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.
Labor shortages in agriculture are becoming increasingly prevalent as rural-to-urban migration, changing demographics, and economic shifts impact the availability of farm workers.
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Post-Harvest Losses: Strategies for Minimizing Food Waste after Harvest
16-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.
Post-harvest losses represent a significant challenge in the agricultural sector, impacting food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability.
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Fisheries gets INR 2616 Cr for 2024-25
23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Amidst a global economy with a positive outlook yet political uncertainties, Indiaâs economic growth continues to be good with a low and stable inflation rate.
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Over 1800 firms, 18 nations to participate at Angola's 39th Luanda International Fair
23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
From July 23 to 28, the 39th Luanda International Fair (FILDA) opens its doors in the Special Economic Zone of the Angolan capital with a focus on internationalization. Angola's main business showcase is attracting more and more global markets and investors as the country invests in strategic infrastructure for global trade and industry, such as the Lobito Corridor and the Dr. AntĂłnio Agostinho Neto International Airport.Â
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Insights into India's Cotton Farming Sector - Challenges, Innovations, and Economic Trends
23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Cotton farming in India remains a cornerstone of the nation's agricultural and industrial sectors, despite facing significant challenges in recent years.
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The Grafted Greatness: Top 10 Mango Trees for Hyper-Production in India
01-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, the cradle of mangoes, is not just about indulging in the juicy sweetness of the fruit; it's a cultural and economic powerhouse. To cater to the ever-increasing domestic and global demand, innovative techniques like grafting have come to the forefront.
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Fishery experts emphasise exploring potential of untapped mesopelagic fishes
26-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
Marine fishery experts have emphasised the need for exploring the immense potential of the under-utilised mesopelagic resources within the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).Â
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Industrial Farming in India: Boom or Bust for the Future?
22-May-2024 - 0 Comments.
India, a land of diverse agricultural traditions, is at a crossroads. Industrial farming, with its large-scale production and technological advancements, promises a future of increased yields and economic prosperity.
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Bamboo Farming in India: The Path to Green Prosperity
26-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
Indiaâs agricultural tapestry is witnessing a sustainable revolution with the rise of bamboo farming. Known as âgreen gold,â bamboo is not just a plant but a beacon of economic and environmental hope for Indian farmers.
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Moringa Farming in India: A Green Revolution in the Making
25-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.
In the heart of Indiaâs agricultural landscape, a green revolution is unfoldingâone that promises economic prosperity and nutritional security. The Moringa oleifera, commonly known as the drumstick tree, is at the center of this transformation.
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Rallis India appoints Dr Gyanendra Shukla as MD &Â CEOÂ from 1 April 2024
03-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Board of Directors of Rallis India Ltd, a leading agri-inputs company, has appointed Dr. Gyanendra Shukla as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company for a period of five years with effect from April 1, 2024. He will take over from Sanjiv Lal on completion of his term on March 31, 2024.
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Solidaridad Asia handholds small tea growers of India to get an even playing ground in the global market
25-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
Solidaridad Asia continues to spearhead sustainable economic development, placing a strong focus on empowering Small Tea Growers (STGs) across India to compete equitably in the global market.
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Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Copra for 2024 season
01-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for 2024 season recently.
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Global aquaculture will provide 59% of fish for human consumption by 2030
25-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In view of a range of critical threats posed by climate change and increasing demand for food and nutritional security, Simon Feunge-Smith, Senior Fishery Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO) has called for enhancing blue finance for innovations and developments in the aquaculture sector.Â
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Dvara E-Registry wins World Economic Forumâs Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge
13-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
Recognized for innovation in agricultural technology, Dvara E-Registry has been named one of the 12 winners of the World Economic Forumâs Smarter Climate Farmers Challenge. The company's digital platforms are paving the way for a new era of sustainable farming and financial inclusion for smallholder farmers across India.
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Arya.ag appoints ex-Flipkart techie Jatinder Alagh as the CTO
28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, continues to solidify its leadership team with the appointment of Jatinder Alagh as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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Cabinet approves MSP for Kharif crops for marketing season 2023-24
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Honâble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24.Â
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NCAER releases report on how to make India a global powerhouse in farm machinery
27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is one of Indiaâs premier economic policy research think tanks latest report on the âMaking India a Global Powerhouse in Farm Machinery Industryâ was released by Mrs. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare at Krishi Bhawan on recently.
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Innovative Technology Accelerating Agriculture Advancement
23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Science led innovations have revolutionised the development agenda globally across sectors. The impact of science and new technologies on society has been experienced by humanity in the recent pandemic. Technology is also a key driver for meeting our SDGs. It is imperative that we keep pace with the fast-moving technology advancements for accelerating our economic and social progress.
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Drip Irrigation is efficiently watering down the cost of Basmati rice cultivation
22-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Scented (Basmati) rice, a unique product of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, is known for its aromatic quality and high economic value. It generates about three times higher prices than coarse rice.
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CCEA approves MSP for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23
19-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2022-23.
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BigHaat appoints Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer
19-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
BigHaat, India's largest Digital Agri Platform, has roped in Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer to boost the adoption of agri-tech and expand its presence from 10 million farmers to the next milestone.
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Sound Agriculture, Shell Collaborate on nitrogen emissions study
23-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Sound Agriculture and Shell New Energies US (Shell) have collaborated to launch a feasibility study to measure the economic and environmental impact of reducing agriculture-related nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions.
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Cabinet approves minimum support price of raw jute for 2022 -23 season
23-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for 2022-23 season. The approval is based on recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.
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OrgFarm empowering rural women drive economic growth
15-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Since inception, OrgFarm has always strived to provide the highest quality of pure, healthy organic foods to our consumers and to offer a healthier and more abundant life for all.
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Bayer announces changes in Executive Leadership Team of Crop Science division
04-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bayer recently announced changes in the leadership team of its Crop Science division, with Kelly Gast assuming the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from Michael A. Schulz, effective 1 April 2022.
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Otipy appoints Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer
12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Otipy, Indiaâs first community group buying platform for fresh produce, today announced the appointment of Amresh Kumar as Chief Product Officer.
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Cabinet approves MSP for 2022 Copra season
25-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for 2022 season.
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Ambuja Cements support farmers, to procure biomass fuel for its plants
09-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Burning crop residue after harvesting is detrimental to soil health and has a negative economic impact on farmers and local communities. Additionally, this also contributes to air pollution and aids the challenges posed by climate change.
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Animal Husbandry, Dairying Schemes, Special livestock package gets revising, realigning approval from cabinet
15-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of a special livestock sector package consisting of several activities by revising and realigning various components of the Government of India's schemes for the next 5 years starting from 2021-22.
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Cabinet approves subsidy for phosphatic, potassic fertilizers for 2021-22
21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for P&K Fertilizers for the year 2021-22(till the present season).
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Renewable energy, agri-tech; UK farmers fresh choice post COVID-19
13-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Propel, a finance company surveyed farmers across the country to reveal their economic outlook across the sector, and found that 75 percent of farmers are looking to acquire assets after tractors and trailers in the next 12 months.
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RFCL gets cabinet approval to revive neem coated urea plant
10-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for extension of the applicability of New Investment Policy (NIP)-2012 read with its amendment dated 7 Oct 2014 for the Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL).
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Cabinet approves minimum support prices for Kharif Crops for marketing season 2021-22
09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2021-22.
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Bayer's support to smallholder farmers partnership model recognized by United Nations
08-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Better Life Farming (BLF), Bayerâs multi-stakeholder global partnership model, received a commendation honor at the fifth edition of the United Nations Economic Cooperation and Integration (UNECE) International Public Private Partnerships (PPPâs) Forum as part of its 2021 Build Back Better Infrastructure Awards.
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Indian agriculture shows positive recovery post pandemic, says Dr Shivendra Bajaj
04-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture sector in India helped in the speedy recovery of the economic growth post the pandemic. India's agriculture and allied sectors helped the farm sector clock a growth rate of 3.4 percent in the financial year 2020-21. It is lower than the last year's growth but is the best when compared with other sectors during pandemic.
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Cabinet increase MSP of Copra by INR 375 per quintal for 2021 season
28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of copra for 2021 season.
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Milk Mantra appoints ex-Lactalis Sandipan Ghosh as COO
28-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Milk Mantra has appointed accomplished food & dairy industry leader Sandipan Ghosh as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Provide level playing field to Agri-NBFCs in Budget 2021-22, writes NAFA CEO
26-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and allied activities employ more than 50 percent of the workforce and yet remain largely unorganized and fragmented. Even after showing the silver lining during the gruelling economic slowdown induced by an unforeseen pandemic, the Indian agribusiness is not flourishing to its full capacity.
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UPL wins the Best Patent Portfolio Award in the CII- Industrial IP Awards 2020
12-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
UPL Ltd. has won the Sixth CII Industrial Intellectual Property Awards aimed at recognizing and celebrating enterprises that have embraced IP generation and protection to fuel their business and economic growth.
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Agriculture ministry release year end review report for 2020
06-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Despite economic liberalization at the beginning of the nineties, the agriculture sector was left out. The Government, therefore, had realized that pro farmerâs reforms were essential to uplift the sector i.e. policies to see that the sector goes from strength to strength.
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Cabinet approves INR 3500 Cr assistance for sugarcane farmers
16-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved assistance of about INR 3,500 crore for sugarcane farmers (Ganna Kisan).
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FAIFA pleads to PM for immediate economic relief package for farmers hit by cyclone Nivar
02-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat etc. today urged Honorable Prime Minister to take swift action to bring relief to farmers hit by cyclone Nivar.
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Cabinet approves Rabi crops MSP for marketing season 2021-22
21-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2021-22. This increase in MSP is in line with the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission.
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Unlocking, reforms spur recovery in agri-trade as food inflation nears double-digit
14-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Amid uncertain economic picture, Indian agricultural sector, being viewed by most economist as a sole sweet spot in the Pandemic-hit three-trillion-dollar economy, seems to be rising to the expectations. if the robust recovery since last couple of months is any indication.
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Kellogg expands its partnership with Technoserve, to improve livelihoods of wheat farmers in Uttar Pradesh
08-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Kellogg Company and TechnoServe have announced the âImproving Livelihoods for Smallholder Farming Households in Uttar Pradeshâ program for the economic empowerment of smallholder wheat farmers in five districts of Uttar Pradesh, a state that contributes significantly to Indiaâs total agricultural output.
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NMIMS SAST launches B.Sc. Hons agriculture programme
18-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to generate agri-professionals for guiding farmers to uplift their standard of living through economic benefits, NMIMS School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SAST) in Dhule district of Maharashtra, has launched 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme.
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Cabinet approves setting up Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
26-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
In pursuance of ensuring growth in several sectors, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15000 crore.
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Stellapps receives technology pioneer award from World Economic Forum
17-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
Stellapps, the Bengaluru based market leader in the Indian dairy tech space, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forumâs âTechnology Pioneersâ.
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Modi cabinet increases Kharif crops MSP by over 50% for marketing season 2020-21
02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2020-21 by over 50 percent.
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Utkal Tubers appoints agri food industry veteran Vinod Bhat as CEO
29-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Zephyr Peacock backed potato seeds company, Utkal Tubers, has announced the appointment of Vinod Bhat as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
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Cabinet approves interest waiver for Hindustan Organic Chemicals
21-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for waiver of interest of INR 7.59 crore (USD $1 million) on government of India loans of Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited
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COVID19: Assocham calls for graded opening of economy, support to farm sector in harvest season
24-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Committing itself to work with the Centre and the state governments to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Assocham has formulated a calibrated approach for re-opening of the economic activities in phases, putting agriculture adhering to the safety SOPs.
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India offers assistance for organic farming
18-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
Realizing the potential and benefits of organic farming and to improve the economic condition of farmers in the country, Government of India is promoting organic farming through the dedicated schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
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Cabinet approves USD 745 MN for micro irrigation fund with NABARD
16-May-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved an initial Corpus of INR 5,000 crore (USD 745 million) for setting up of a dedicated âMicro Irrigation Fundâ (MIF) with NABARD
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India to spend USD 5 BN in agriculture sector till 2020
02-May-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Umbrella Scheme, "Green Revolution â Krishonnati Yojana" in agriculture sector beyond 12th Five Year Plan for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20 with the Central Share of INR 33,269.976 crore (USD 5 billion).
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Cabinet approves promotion of agricultural mechanisation for in-situ management of crop residue
12-Apr-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ Management of Crop Residue in the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi
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India allocates $1.70 BN for Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund
12-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved a 'Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund' (DIDF) with an outlay of USD $1.70 billion (INR 10,881 crore)
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CCEA Approves MSP for Rabi crops of 2019-20 to be made in Rabi marketing season 2020-21
22-Oct-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi Crops of 2019-20 to be marketed in Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21.
