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Behind new agriculture DISCOMs: Farm subsidies, debt and privatisation concerns
Rural Development
August 17, 2026

States governments are exploring separate agriculture power utilities to manage farm electricity subsidies, DISCOM losses and rising financial pressure while continuing affordable power supply to farmers.


West Bengal gets ₹82,000 crore infrastructure push, major rural and agriculture boost
Rural Development
July 15, 2026

The Centre has announced an ₹82,000 crore infrastructure push, ₹12,064 crore rural development package, one lakh PMAY-G houses, Malda Clean Plant Facility, Seed Hub initiatives and expanded crop insurance for West Bengal...


Government releases ₹25,863 crore to states under VB-G-RAM-G, ensures minimum ₹300 daily wage for rural workers
Rural Development
July 5, 2026

The Government has released ₹25,863 crore as the first installment under VB-G-RAM-G to states, ensuring a minimum wage of ₹300 per day, timely payments, transparency and stronger rural employment across India.


Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures support for flood-affected farmers in Arunachal Pradesh
Rural Development
July 1, 2026

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh with Kiren Rijiju and CM Pema Khandu, assuring full relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for affected families, damaged crops, homes...


Uttar Pradesh gets major agriculture and rural development package at Shivraj-Yogi meeting
Rural Development
June 26, 2026

The Government of India has extended MSP procurement for wheat, gram and masoor till July 8, 2026, and approved 6.18 lakh PMAY-G houses for Uttar Pradesh during a review meeting between Shivraj Singh Chouhan and CM Yogi...


No shortage of funds for Assam’s agriculture and rural development, assures Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Rural Development
June 3, 2026

The Centre has assured Assam of uninterrupted support for agriculture and rural development, with enhanced focus on housing, rural livelihoods, women empowerment, farm infrastructure, and organic exports.


Centre Launches Nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ to Improve Soil Health, Promote Sustainable Farming
Rural Development
June 1, 2026

‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan' was launched by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from Ramasiya village in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district. The initiative will run from June 1 to June 30 and foc...


Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils major agriculture reforms to boost ease of doing business and farmer services
Rural Development
May 19, 2026

The Centre has introduced a series of agriculture reforms aimed at simplifying regulations, speeding up approvals and improving digital access for farmers, fertiliser companies and agri traders. The reforms focus on easi...


Centre highlights push for sustainable farming and rural development
Rural Development
May 17, 2026

The Government has reaffirmed its focus on sustainable agriculture, rural development, and farmer welfare as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s agricultural economy.


Syngenta India rolls out 650 motorised tricycles in MP, linking inclusion with agri livelihoods
Rural Development
April 13, 2026

Syngenta India, in partnership with the government, is distributing 650 motorised tricycles in Madhya Pradesh, aiming to empower specially abled individuals through mobility-linked livelihood opportunities in agriculture...


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