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Gromax launches campaign to empower farmers, combat rural migration on Kisan Diwas
25-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move to address the growing trend of rural migration and to motivate the younger generation to consider farming as a viable profession, Gromax Agri Equipment Ltd., a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and the Gujarat Government, unveiled a compelling video campaign on Kisan Diwas.
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On Kisan Divas, FAIFA felicitates farmers for phenomenal contribution to agriculture
20-Dec-2024 - 0 Comments.
The 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 Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka etc. celebrated Kisan Divas 2024 which falls on 23rd December by felicitating five farmers for their outstanding performance and pioneering contribution to the field of agriculture at a stellar ceremony.
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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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PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi : Empowering Small and Marginal Farmers in India
15-Aug-2024 - 0 Comments.
Launched in 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is a central government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to eligible small and marginal farmers (SMFs) across India.
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Weathering the Storms: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) – A Shield for Indian Farmers
22-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Indian agricultural landscape thrives on the tireless efforts of millions of farmers. However, agriculture remains inherently vulnerable to the whims of nature.
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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana sees 27% surge in enrollment so far in 2023-24 season
10-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance scheme is witnessing a significant rise in participation, with a 27% increase in farmer enrollment reported so far for the 2023-24 season. This follows impressive year-on-year growth of 33.4% and 41% in 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively.
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Top 10 Agri-Drone Manufacturers in India: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Agri-drone, drone manufacturers, India, sustainable agriculture, precision agriculture, Garuda Aerospace, Aarav Unmanned Systems, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, IdeaForge, Thanos Technologies, General Aeronautics, Paras Aerospace, Skyroot Aerospace, Johnnette Technologies, Asteria Aerospace, Kisan series, AG-シリーズ, DH series, AGRI series, Syena series, Krishak series, Paras Agricopter series, Agnishi series, JX series, AgEagle series, spraying, mapping, crop health monitoring, intelligent spraying systems, real-time data analysis, weather-proof designs, payload capacity, flight time, user-friendly interface, cost-effective, efficient, durable, versatile, compact, autonomous flight, eco-friendly
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Agri fintech KIVI closes seed round, positions to serve the farmgate ecosystem with credit, commerce and distribution
13-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agri-fintech startup KiVi, operated by Agrosperity Tech Solutions Private Limited, announces the conclusion of its seed round of Rs 15 crore led by Caspian Leap for Agriculture Fund, Piper Serica Angel Fund, YAN Angel Fund, Impact Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation, among others. KiVi is incubated at IIT Madras Research Park and stands for kisan vikas - farmer development.
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Kailash Choudhary unveils AI chatbot for PM-KISAN scheme
24-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a significant stride towards leveraging technology for the betterment of farmers, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Choudhary, unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme recently in New Delhi.
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Tomar launches PM Kisan mobile app with face authentication feature
24-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, has unveiled the PM Kisan Mobile App with an innovative Face Authentication Feature.
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Amazon Kisan sign MoU to empower farmers
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Amazon Kisan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine strengths and create synergy between the two organizations for guiding farmers on scientific cultivation of different crops for optimum yield and income.
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Meghalaya extends 100% premium support to farmers under PMFBY
09-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Government of Meghalaya has extended 100 percent premium support to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for both Kharif and Rabi seasons during 2023-24.
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Agri secretary says ministry open for pro-farmer changes in PMFBY due to climate crisis
27-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ministry is open to taking pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances.
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PM KISAN, a game changer DBT Scheme
27-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
PM KISAN Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme to supplement financial needs of land holding farmers.
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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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CropLife India along with SAMETI conducts drone training program in West Bengal
21-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
CropLife India, a crop science company has conducted an awareness cum training program on ‘Application of Kisan Drone Technology in Agriculture’ throughout the State of West Bengal.
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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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Dhanuka Group launches 'India ka Pranam Har Kisan ke Naam' campaign
28-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
Taking the message of Panch Pran of Amrit Kaal - Goal of developed India, to remove the trace of colonial mindset, take pride in our roots and to bringing unity and sense of duty among citizens, Agri-input major Dhanuka Group has launched a unique brand campaign 'India Ka Pranam Har Kisan Ke Naam' to mark the 42nd foundation day of the company.
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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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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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Government to provide 50% subsidy to SC-ST, women and small and medium farmers to buy drones
05-May-2022 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated and addressed the conference on “Promoting Kisan Drones: Issues, Challenges and the Way Ahead” organized as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
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Various activities organised across the country on the kisan bhagidari prathmikta hamari campaign under azadi ka amrit mahotsav
29-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
“Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav has commenced from 25th April and will be organized till 30thApril, 2022 to create the awareness on various schemes and their benefits for the farming community across the country
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Agri ministry to organise various awareness activities as part of the ongoing kisan bhagidari prathmikta hamari campaign
28-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
To commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Agriculture is organizing a week long special campaign on ‘Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari’ to create awareness on various schemes and their benefits for the farming community across the country.
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Agriculture minister virtually addresses farmers from across the country at the fasal bima pathshala
28-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
As a partof the ongoing “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari Campaign” under Azadi Ki Amrit Mahotsav, Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare participated in a special ‘Fasal Bima Pathshala’ drive under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) recently.
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Fasal bima pathshala to be organized across the country under kisan bhagidari prathmikta hamari campaign
27-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Government of India will conduct ‘Fasal Bima Pathshala’ under ‘Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Campaign’ during the period from 25th April to 1st May 2022 as a Jan Bhagidari movement under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
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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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‘Kisan bhagidari, prathmikta hamari' to be organized from 25th April to 30th April 2022 as part of azadi ka amrit mahotsav
25-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is organizing the 'Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari’ campaign from 25th to 30th April, 2022 under 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in association of various other Ministries/ Departments of Government of India. During the campaign, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will organize countrywide programs at regional level for farmers.
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Budget for PM aasha
23-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
In order to provide remunerative price to the farmers of notified pulses, oilseeds & copra, Government implements an umbrella scheme of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) consisting of Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) and Pilot Private Procurement & Stockiest Scheme (PPSS).
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Himachal Pradesh process 1.3 cr appliction under PMFBY during 2020-21
21-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
As reported by the implementing insurance company in the State of Himachal Pradesh i.e. Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd. over 1.3 crore application has been processed under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY During 2020-21, the insurance company also paid claims worth INR 15.72 crore for wheat crop in the State for Rabi.
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MP government takes crop insurance policies to farmers doorsteps
27-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Meri Policy, Mere Haath' campaign under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in a village Budhi Barlai of Tehsil Sanwer in Indore.
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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana benefited 11.78 crore farmers
25-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched on 24 February, 2019 to supplement financial needs of land holding farmers. Financial benefit of INR 6000 per year in three equal installments, every four month is transferred into the bank accounts of farmers’ families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
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Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana (PMFBY) enters its 7th year of implementation
19-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has successfully entered its 7th year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif 2022 season, completing 6 years of its implementation since its launch announcement on 18th February 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
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Implementation of Pradhan mantri kisan maan dhan yojna
12-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojna (PMKMY) is being implemented in order to provide social security net for the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) by way of pension. Under this scheme, provision has been made for payment of a minimum fixed pension of Rs. 3,000/- to the eligible small and marginal farmers, subject to certain exclusion clauses, on attaining the age of 60 years
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India produced 1.25 lakh tonnes of honey, exported 60,000 tonnes in 2020-21
17-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the Kisan Bhawan and Beekeeper Conference at the Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland.
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PM releases PM-KISAN 9th installment, INR 19,500 crores transferred into 9.75 crores farmer accounts
10-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi released the next installment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) today through video conference.
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Odisha government earmark 12.5L hectare farmland, 8 Kharif crops under PM Fasal Bima Yojana
04-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The State government has targeted to cover 12.5 lakh hectares of agricultural land under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in the Kharif 2021 to provide security cover to farmers against possible crop loss due to the vagaries of nature.
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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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Jai Kisan raises USD 30mn in Series A funding led by Mirae Asset
31-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Rural fintech startup Jai Kisan has raised USD 30mn (INR 217 Crores) in a combination of equity and debt in a Series A round of funding led by Mirae Asset. Blacksoil, Stride Ventures, and Trifecta Capital contributed the debt in the round whereas, Veda Corporate Advisors was the exclusive financial advisor to Jai Kisan for the fundraise.
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DGCA give nod to agri ministry for usage of drone under PMFBY
29-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), aviation regulatory authority has given its approval to the agriculture ministry for flying drones to capture images of rice and wheat fields in 100 districts to assess crop yields at gram panchayat level under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), agriculture & farmers welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar said recently.
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PM releases 8th installment of financial benefit under PM-KISAN
14-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released 8th installment of financial benefit of Rs 2,06,67,75,66,000 to 9,50,67,601 beneficiary farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme today via video conferencing.
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Agri minister distributes awards to top-performing states, districts under the PM-KISAN scheme
25-Feb-2021 - 0 Comments.
India minister for agriculture and farmers welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar awarded the top-performing States and Districts for their exemplary work with respect to the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme 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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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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All India Kisan Coordination Committee release statement supporting farm bills after meeting agri minister
14-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
The All India Kisan Coordination Committee (AIKCC) since its inception from the early 1980s has been leading a sustained struggle to free farmers from the exploitative policies of the various govts at the centre and the states.
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Bhartiya Kisan Union welcomes govt openness over three farm bills
10-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
In the wake of the current farmers' protest, KCC convened its national meeting and passed a resolution to welcome the open dialogue proposal and gesture of government over the three Farm Bills.
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Govt celebrates Mahila Kisan Diwas with inspiring stories of progressive women farmers
15-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare organized Mahila Kisan Diwas through Video Conferencing on 15 October, 2020.
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Fisheries minister releases beneficiary booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
01-Oct-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian fisheries minister Giriraj Singh has released the 2nd edition of the newsletter 'Matsya Sampada' and a Beneficiary Booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) which provides a comprehensive outline of the different components/activities of the PMMSY scheme and modalities of submission of the proposals, which would be a valuable resource for fishermen and other stakeholders in the sector.
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‘Goal is to double the Fish Exports in the next 3 to 4 years’, says Modi
10-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App & several initiatives linked to studies and research in fisheries production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar through video conferencing.
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Agri minister flags off South India’s first and country’s 2nd Kisan Rail between Anantapur and New Delhi
09-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
The inaugural run of Anantapur – New Delhi Kisan Rail was flagged off today through video link by Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, and Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
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Kisan Call Centre now empowering farmers with consultancy services
24-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
India’s largest Kisan Call Centre (KCC) in the agricultural sector, a project under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmer Welfare (DAC&FW) and run by IFFCO Kisan as the execution partner, is strengthening the famers through its advisory and consultancy services.
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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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India’s first Kisan Rail between Devlali-Danapur flagged off
08-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister Narendra Singh Tomar along with Railways minister Piyush Goyal has flagged off India’s first inaugural run of ‘Devlali-Danapur Kisan Rail’ through Video Conference recently.
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Agri minister appeals farmers to insure crops by July 31, PMFBY for Kharif-2020 on full swing
18-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for Kharif-2020 season is going on in full swing in various States and UTs of the country. Government of India has made enrolment free for all the farmers who only need to pay premium amount, the Indian agriculture & farmers’ welfare minister appealed farmers.
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One Nation - One Scheme to benefit farmers, urged to enroll for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, PHDCCI webinar
09-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
The Agri-Business Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organized a webinar on Webinar on Crop and extreme weather Insurance in India Challenges and the Way Forward today.
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Fisheries minister launches the first edition of the fisheries, aquaculture newsletter ‘Matsya Sampada’
01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Giriraj Singh launched the first edition of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Newsletter ‘MATSYA SAMPADA'
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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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Cabinet approves fisheries scheme for sustainable, responsible blue revolution
21-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a view to give a push to fisheries sector, Indian cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India.
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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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CSIR unveils Kisan Sabha App, connecting farmers with supply chain, freight transportation management system
01-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) has launched a mobile application, Kisan Sabha App connecting farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management system.
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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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Agri ministry releases INR 17,793 cr under PM-KISAN scheme during the lockdown
21-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme during the lockdown period from 24 March 2020 till 20 April 2020, about 8.89 crore (88.9 million) farmer families have been benefitted and an amount of INR 17,793 crore has been released so far.
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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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India supports 3.60 million female farmers with INR 847 Crore
07-Jan-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to empower female farmers in the country, India's agriculture & farmer's welfare ministry has supported over 3.60 million female farmers under the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development is implementing Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP).
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India provides cash benifits to 120 MN small, marginal farmer families
01-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.
To provide an assured income support to the small and marginal farmers, the Government is launching the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). While presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in Parliament, the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, Railways & Coal, Piyush Goyal said, “Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year.
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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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Gram Sabhas to inform farmers about the enrolment of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna
01-Oct-2018 - 0 Comments.
Gram Sabhas across the country have been asked to inform the farmers about the enrolment and benefits of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojan (PMFBY) at the beginning of the Rabi Season.
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Over 36 MN farmers covered under PM crop insurance scheme
08-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
With the launch in kharif 2016 season, India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has made good progress, as it has covered over 26.50 per cent or 36.66 million farmers.
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Ruchi Soya Launches Kisan Kalyan Ayojan with SBI
06-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
In a view supporting farmers in availing the benefits of digital banking post demonetization, Ruchi Soya has partnered with India’s largest bank State bank of India
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India allocates $808 million for crop insurance scheme
19-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
India has made a budgetary allocations on $808 million (Rs 5501.15 crore) for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) during 2016-17
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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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Indian Agri ministry extend cut-off date for submission of insurance proposals till August 10
03-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
With request from many states seeking more time to study Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Indian ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare have extended the cut-off date for the scheme.
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Indian Agri ministry extend cut-off date for submission of insurance proposals till August 10
03-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
With request from many states seeking more time to study Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Indian ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare have extended the cut-off date for the scheme.
