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Sai Subhiksha Kisan Health Card ensures free healthcare services at SMSIMSR for farmers
01-Jan-1970 - 0 Comments.
Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli, the epicentre of One World One Family Mission, witnesses yet another historic initiative – “Seeding the Future – Together with the Farmers” on 13 July 2025.
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Centre pushes speedy rollout of pulses mission, Dhan-Dhaanya scheme
24-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs timely rollout of Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission and Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to boost farmer welfare.
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for stronger, empowered KVKs for farmers
24-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister directs expansion and strengthening of 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras to enhance training, technology transfer and farmer welfare.
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CMFRI to hold aquaculture training for fish farmers on Saturday
11-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
ICAR-CMFRI will conduct a one-day training on sustainable fish farming techniques in Kochi under the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, including sessions on mussel, oyster, and cage culture.
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India launches Digital Agriculture Mission to boost farmer-centric solutions
01-Oct-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Digital Agriculture Mission aims to create AgriStack, Krishi-DSS, and soil maps, enabling timely crop data, water efficiency, and farmer-centric services.
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ICAR-SBI scientists win national award for soil moisture invention
19-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute team wins Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar for Soil Moisture Indicator, aiding water conservation in farming.
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India’s food grain output rises 44% in 11 years: Chouhan
26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister Chouhan says India’s food grain output rose 44% in 11 years; launches soybean productivity drive under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.
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Arunachal farmers embrace climate-resilient farming at Kharif Krishak Sammelan
26-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move to bolster food security and adapt to changing weather patterns, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of East Siang successfully hosted a one-day ‘Kharif Krishak Sammelan’ at Silluk village on June 25, 2025.
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KVK scientists to work 3 days a week in farms, announces agriculture minister
20-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces farm field mandates for scientists and key reforms to boost Indian agriculture under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.
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Over 13.4 Cr farmers join Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan
18-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says 13.4 crore farmers joined the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan to bridge the lab-to-land gap in India.
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J&K targets INR1 trillion farm economy by 2030: LG Sinha
16-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
J&K aims for a ₹1 trillion agricultural economy by 2030, with LG Manoj Sinha unveiling key reforms at Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.
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Institutional credit to agriculture quadruples to INR 27.5 lakh Cr in 11 years
08-Jun-2025 - 0 Comments.
Institutional credit to agriculture in India surged nearly four times from INR 7.3 lakh crore to INR 27.5 lakh crore in 11 years under PM Modi’s leadership, supported by schemes like Kisan Credit Card.
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Agri minister unveils Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
30-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a landmark move to revolutionize Indian agriculture, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at the ICAR–Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) in Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar.
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Krishi Sakhis to boost cow-based natural farming in Prayagraj
11-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a bid to promote sustainable and chemical-free agriculture, the Uttar Pradesh government has enlisted Krishi Sakhis to mobilize farmers for cow-based natural farming across all 23 blocks of Prayagraj district.
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Stakeholder consultation charts roadmap to boost medicinal plant sector in India
08-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
A high-level Stakeholder Consultation was held on Monday at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, under the co-chairmanship of the Secretaries from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) and the Ministry of AYUSH, to deliberate on the promotion of medicinal plant cultivation across India.
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Skylark Drones unveils India's first software for spray management
17-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
As India's agricultural drone sector prepares for exponential growth, Skylark Drones, a leading startup providing drone solutions unveiled DMO-AG at the Krishi Darshan Expo 2025 in Hisar - a first-of-its-kind software platform set to transform how agricultural drones are managed and operated across the country.
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ICAR DG new agricultural facilities at KVK Cuttack to boost farming innovation
13-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant push for agricultural advancement, Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), inaugurated several crucial facilities at the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Cuttack.
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Transforming Agricultural Finance: KCC Loan Limit Increased to ₹5 Lakh
05-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
The Indian government has taken a significant step to bolster its agricultural sector by increasing the loan limit under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for Kisan Credit Card (KCC) holders from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
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Minister Saji Cheriyan launches demonstration of hatchery-produced giant trevally farming
08-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) has started a demonstration of giant trevally (vatta) farming, using hatchery-produced seeds from the Vizhinjam centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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KVK Ernakulam to conduct PMKVY skill development programme
29-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ernakulam of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will conduct a comprehensive skill development programme under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
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Karnataka receives INR 235 Crore as third installment under RKVY Scheme
28-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector in Karnataka, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAFW) has released Rs. 235.14 crore to the state government as the third installment under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme for the financial year 2023-24.
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Ernakulam KVK drives Kerala's millet market growth, promotes healthy millet-fish fusion flavors
25-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to facilitate market value chain for millets within Kerala and popularise fusion flavours of millet-fish combo as a balanced diet.
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KVK’s millet-fish fest to host recipe contest
23-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will organise a recipe contest at the upcoming ‘Millet-Fish’ fest to be held on December 28-30 at CMFRI.
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BhoomiSeva launches automated soil testing platform
17-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Discover how BhoomiSeva's innovative Soil Health Card Project is transforming Indian agriculture, empowering farmers, policymakers, and promoting sustainable practices. Join the soil health revolution for a healthier nation.
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Balwaan Krishi unveils ISI-Certified agricultural equipment in India to help farmers improve yields, sustainability
20-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
Balwaan Krishi, a leading innovator in agricultural technology, has launched its ISI-certified range of agricultural equipment.
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Cisco and Social Alpha Unveil Krishi Mangal Second Cohort to Accelerate Innovations for Small and Marginal Farmers
25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Cisco and Social Alpha have announced the second cohort of the Krishi Mangal accelerator program, which aims to accelerate innovations for small and marginal farmers in India.
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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 India’s premier economic policy research think tanks latest report on the “Making India a Global Powerhouse in Farm Machinery Industry” was released by Mrs. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare at Krishi Bhawan on recently.
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Federal Bank begins testing for RBIH-developed KCC
23-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Federal bank officially launched the pilot for Instant Kisan Credit Card (KCC) in the presence of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and the Tamil Nadu state government.
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Union Bank of India digitizes Kisan Credit Card
20-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Bank of India has announced an Industry-first, farmer-focused end-to-end digitalization of Kisan Credit Card product as part of flagship Digital Transformation project ‘Sambhav’.
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Tomar inaugurates DD Kisan Channel studio at Krishi Bhawan
03-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
With the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the DD-Kisan channel has set up a studio at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
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Tomar inaugurates administrative building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra
11-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Administrative Building of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kandukur in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, affiliated with the Central Tobacco Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, was inaugurated by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar recently.
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Agriculture ministry signs MoU with UNDP for strategic partnership on Agriculture, Crop Insurance and Credit
02-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wherein UNDP will provide technical support towards Centre’s aspirational Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme & Kisan Credit Card – Modified Interest Subvention Scheme.
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Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari campaign under azadi ka amrit mahotsav launched by union agriculture minister
27-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
While launching the “Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (25th- 30th April 2022) Union Agriculture Minister interacted with farmers across the country who were present in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in towns and cities in various states across India.
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The government has made provision for opening of krishi vigyan kendra in the rural districts
20-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Government has made provision for opening of KrishiVigyan Kendra (KVK) in each of the rural districts keeping in view the rationale that new agricultural technologies and best practices are assessed and demonstrated at farmers’ fields.
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Over 6000 farmers shift to organic farming in Punjab
19-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Over 6000 farmers in Punjab moved to organic farming in the state of Punjab under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) during the last three years.
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Govt giving incentives to farmers for green farming
17-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Government is promoting non chemical farming under the names of organic and natural farming through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and Bharitya Prakratik Krishi Padhati along the river Ganga .
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Innovative farmers awarded during Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022
14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, organised by IARI, New Delhi, on the theme “Self-reliant farmer with technical knowledge” during March 9-11, 2022, has been concluded recently.
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Farmers purchased more than 1100 quintals of Pusa seeds
14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
On the second day of the Krishi Vigyan Mela organized by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, thousands of farmers from all over the country took benefit of the Mela.
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From seed to market govt overnment is providing all facilities to the farmers, says Kailash Choudhary
14-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister of State Kailash Choudhary inaugurated Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022 in New Delhi recently.
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BOB Financial, CreditAI launches co-branded credit card for farmers
11-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda (BoB), and CreditAI Fintech Pvt Ltd (CAI), a Singapore and Bengaluru based farmer digitisation and credit scoring company have launched Unnati – a co-branded credit card exclusively for farmers. The card has been launched as a contactless offering on the Visa network.
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Govt promoting organic food under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
16-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Organic foods are safe, healthy and free from chemical and pesticides. There has been shift in demand for organic products, especially fruit and vegetables in the cities due to increased awareness about organic food in consumers including younger generation.
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India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
29-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon called on the Indian minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan on 27January 2022.
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NBHC enters into digital auctioning, trading of agri-commodities with Krishi Setu App
09-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC) has announced the launch of its electronic application ‘Krishi Setu’, a one-stop solution in post-harvest agri value chain offering seamless user-experience & reduced operational inconveniences in trade execution, through end-to-end digitized processes.
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Maha's Palghar university DBSKKV signs MoU with ISKCON to revolutionize farming
26-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Kokan Krishi Vidhyapeeth (DBSKKV) of Dapoli in Ratnagiri district have joined hands to bring about Agricultural reforms and change patterns of farming in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, considered to be a backward area of the state in Agricultural farming.
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KVK organized national webinar to enhance farmers’ income on vegetable nutrition security
24-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab under the aegis of ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab organized a National Webinar on “Vegetables for Nutrition Security and Enhancing Farmers’ Income.”
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Biotech KISAN Programme gets special call from DBT to improve agriculture productivity in NE Region
21-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has issued a Special Call for the North East Region as a part of its Mission Programme “Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN)”, with the aim to understand the local problems of the NER farmers and provide scientific solutions to those problems.
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Digital India Corporation sign MoU with ICAR for providing demand based tele agriculture advisories to farmers
09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
In order to facilitate farmers by providing location specific ‘Demand Based Tele Agriculture Advisories’, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology have signed an MoU on 9 June 2021 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
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Findoc Commodities bags NCDEX's Krishi Award 2021
01-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), the only commodity exchange in the country promoted by national level institutions, has awarded Findoc Commodities with Krishi Pragati Awards 2021.
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Tripura based Krishi Sanyoga exports 1.2MT jackfruits to London
21-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
In a major step towards harnessing the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from the north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonnes (MT) of fresh jackfruit was exported from Tripura to London.
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ICAR Institutes, KVKs to expedite the setting-up of Farmers Producers Organizations
09-Mar-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Institutions (ICAR) along with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) jointly organized a Webshop to discuss about the strategies for speeding-up and setting-up of Farmers’ Producers’ Organizations (FPOs) in 116 blocks in the country under the recently launched Central Scheme.
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Tomar inagurates virtual Agri-hackathon Atmanirbhar Krishi
01-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Virtual Agri-hackathon 2020 organised by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare in association with IARI, Pusa, New Delhi recently.
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NAFED to set up 50 e-Kisan Mandi for farmer producer organisations
19-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture & Farmers Welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar met members of Farmer Producer Organisations of Federation of Indian FPOs and Aggregators (FIFA) representing 15 states and around 500 FPOs at Krishi Bhawan recently. They expressed their support for the recent Agricultural Reforms by the Government of India.
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UP's farmers union supports Farm Acts, bills welcomed across the country, says Narendra Singh Tomar
19-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Kisan) from Uttar Pradesh met the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, at Krishi Bhavan recently.
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SBI integrates YONO Krishi with IFFCO eBazar
07-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.
With an aim to digitally empower its farmer customers and make them future-ready, the country’s largest lender State Bank of India has facilitated the integration of YONO Krishi with IFFCO eBazar under its Mandi section.
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ICAR organises online vocational training on 'Scientific management of goats'
22-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
A three days online vocational training programme was conducted on “Scientific management of Goats'' by Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North Goa, ICAR –CCARI, Goa during 19 to 21 October 2020.
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4th India Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020 webinar inaugurated by Parshottam Rupala
15-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
The two-day ‘4th India Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020’ webinar started in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi today. Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Parshottam Rupala in his special address appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture for organizing the ‘4th Indian Agricultural Outlook Forum 2020’ at this crucial time.
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State Bank of India launches new feature on YONO Krishi Platform for farmers
15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
India largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has introduced a new feature known as Kisan Credit Card Review on YONO Krishi.
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‘Krishi Megh is a step forward towards digital agriculture of New India’, says Tomar
11-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister today virtually launched the Krishi Megh (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services) along with the KVC ALUNET (Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Chhatr Alumni Network) and Online Accreditation System for Higher Agricultural Educational Institutions (HEI).
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ICAR, KVKs should develop area-wise models, guide farmers on best and diverse agricultural practices, says agri minister
06-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
A three-day zonal workshop of the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh was organized from 29 – 31 July 2020.
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Government giving 1.5 crore dairy farmers Kisan Credit Cards
02-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Government will provide Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to 1.5 crore dairy farmers belonging to Milk Unions and Milk producing Companies within the next two months (1 June-31 July 2020) under a special drive.
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Finance Minister announces INR 2 lakh crore credit to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme
15-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
Understanding the need for credit in the amidst COVID 19 lockdown period, Indian finance minister, Nirmala Sitaraman has announced INR 2 lakh crore (USD $ 26.7 billion) to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme.
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Securing farmers with technology: How Agritech can be a solution to farmers’ produce-related woes
30-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), e-NAM, and Soil Health Management (SHM) can bring significant relief to the farming sector.
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New technologies much reach farmers through ICAR-KVK network, says Tomar
25-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers welfare affairs minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said in a review meeting that new technologies much reach the farmers through the network of ICAR and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
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Agri minister unveils mobile app for transportation of foodgrains, perishables during lockdown
17-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has today launched a farmer friendly mobile application, ‘Kisan Rath’ at Krishi Bhavan today
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Govt sanctions INR 17,800 Cr loans, clears INR 2424 Cr under PMFBY insurance claim
16-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) 18.26 lakh applications have been sanctioned for loans worth INR 17,800 cr and INR 2424 crores have been disbursed to the beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
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Agri minister reviews ICAR activities during lockdown, over 5.48 CR farmers engaged via Krishi Vigyan Kendras
14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar reviewed activities of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in helping farmers overcome the problems arising due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the pandemic
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Indian agri minister inaugurates the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020
01-Mar-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar has called for retention of talent in Agriculture. Inaugurating the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020 recently, he said India has a vast pool of agricultural scientists and specialists graduating from universities every year.
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India’s NPC study shows soil health card boosts farmer income and reduces fertilizers use depending on crops
19-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
National Productivity Council (NPC) conducted a study in 76 districts of 19 states - covering 170 soil testing labs and 1700 farmers, has been released on the completion of five years of the government scheme.
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Soil Health Card Scheme helped to achieve surplus capacity in foodgrain production
19-Feb-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has said the Soil Health Card Scheme has helped India achieve surplus capacity in foodgrain production.
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Indian agri minister holds parley with Brazilian agriculture, livestock minister Ms Costa Dias
28-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar held a bilateral meeting with the Brazilian Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply Ms. Tereza Cristina Correa da Costa Dias at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi to discuss various bilateral trade opportunities, interests and issues.
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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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Ernakulam KVK launches farm service centre to support farmers
11-Jun-2019 - 0 Comments.
In an effort to combat shortage of skilled labour for farming activities in the district, the Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a farm service centre equipped with a wide range of farm machineries and equipments to offer paid services in all kinds of farm initiatives
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Ernakulam KVK launches drip irrigation kit for vegetable growers
12-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
The drip irrigation kit—IrrigateEasy— developed by Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is ready for sale at its sales counter at CMFRI
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CMFRI expands to Lakshadweep
08-Mar-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) expanded its wings to Lakshadweep islands with the institute taking over administrative control of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) situated at Kavarathi Island
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India announces interest subvention scheme for farmers
09-Jan-2019 - 0 Comments.
With a view to ensuring availability of agriculture credit {including loans taken against Kisan Credit Card (KCC)} at a reasonable cost/at a reduced rate of 7% per annum to farmers, the Government of India, is implementing an interest subvention scheme of 2% for short term crop loans up to INR 300,000.
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Farmers Welfare plan being implemented in 25 villages between June to July
04-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Indian ministry of agriculture and farmers’ welfare in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of doubling farmers’ income by 2022 has launched the Krishi kalyan Abhiyaan
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India, Netherlands discuss ways to strengthen partnership in agriculture sectors
24-May-2018 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh recently met Ms. Carola Schouten, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Netherlands in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi and expressed his desire to further strengthen the existing partnership between the two countries in agriculture and allied sectors
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India distributed 100 million soil health card to farmers during 2015-17
08-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.
Singh said that the objective of soil health card (SHC) is to provide information about the Soil Health to 120 million farm holdings in the country
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India setting up of two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh under 12th plan
29-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh announced the setting up of KVKs in Mungeli and Bemtara of Chhattisgarh under 12th Plan at the Krishi Samridhi-Rashtriya Krishi Mela in Raipur recently
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India setting up of two Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh under 12th plan
29-Jan-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh announced the setting up of KVKs in Mungeli and Bemtara of Chhattisgarh under 12th Plan at the Krishi Samridhi-Rashtriya Krishi Mela in Raipur recently.
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India to open agri science centre in all districts
20-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
With a view to provide advance agricultural technical assistance, Indian agriculture ministry has announced at least one agriculture science centre-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs) in all 687 districts of the country.
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By next year about 140 million farmers will have Soil Health Card
18-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The government is committed for the prosperity and welfare of farmers, for this purpose a number of initiatives have been taken during last two and half year.
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Need for organic farming rises with higher CO2, says Singh
07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
The importance of organic farming has increased manifolds while keeping in view the immediate menace of climate change. That is why, the Government of India has launched a Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY) and Organic Value Added Development (OVCDNER) schemes under National Sustained Agriculture Mission to promote organic farming in the country.
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Drip irrigation promoted under Per Drop More Crop Agri Irrigation Scheme
12-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister of state for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Parshottam Rupala in the lower house of parliament said that drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are being promoted under “Per Drop More Crop” component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) {erstwhile scheme on Micro Irrigation has been subsumed under PMKSY since 1st July, 2015}.
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AGROMET advisories to the farmers touches 19 MN
05-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for state for ministry of science & technology and earth sciences, Y S Chowdary has informed the upper house of parliament that the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) AGROMET service of India Meteorological Department (IMD) has crossed 19.1 million as on July 2016.
