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About The Government of India launched two major missions to achieve self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible oil production. The National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) was approved on 3 October 2024, with a target of increasing oilseed production to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030–31. It promotes high-quality seeds, farmer training, demonstrations and improved oil-processing infrastructure. The National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched in A

Initiated in: Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Prepared by: ICAR, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, ICAR Institutes, State Governments, State Agricultural Universities & experts. Planning basis: Agro-climatic conditions, natural resources, climate resilience, technology & farmers’ needs. Key focus: Improve productivity, profitability & resource-use efficiency in agriculture and allied sectors. Policy role

Key Facts Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): Launched on 2 October 2014. Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS): Observed annually since 2017. SHS 2026: Launched on 17 September 2026. Campaign period: 17 September – 2 October 2026. Theme: “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag; Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat.” Approach: Whole of Government + Whole of Society. Main focus: Collective ownership, youth participation, waste management, behavioural change and sustained cleanliness. Swachh Bharat Mission Two major comp

About The Padma Shri (IAST: padma śrī, lit. 'Lotus Honour'), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the arts, education, industry, literature, science, acting, medicine, social service and public affairs". It is awarded by

About Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today briefed the media in detail about the features of the new Seed Act (Seed Act 2026) and its impact on farmers. The Union Minister said the proposed legislation is a historic step aimed at ensuring farmers’ protection, seed quality and transparency across the system. “Farmers will now know the complete story of every seed” Responding to media queries, Shri Chouha

About The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Rs.5659.22 crore for Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–27 to 2030–31) to address bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector. The mission aligns with the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) of Government of India. The Mission focuses on enhancing cotton productivity through development of High yielding variety (HYV) seeds resistan

About The Indian government has announced plans to set up a second National Gene Bank (NGB) to strengthen the country’s agricultural...

About The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹37,216 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the Kharif 2025 season...

Agri Technology & Innovation Yamaha Motor Launches Yamaha Agriculture, Inc. (February 27, 2025) Yamaha Motor Co. has launched Yamaha...

About Details of 109 varieties of Field and Horticultural crops which was released by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 11th August...

About The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the...

PROVISION OF ₹ 1.52 LAKH CRORE FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SECTOR IN UNION BUDGET 2024-25 DIGITAL CROP SURVEY FOR KHARIF, USING DIGITAL...

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE RESEARCH SETUP FOR RAISING PRODUCTIVITY AND DEVELOPING CLIMATE RESILIENT VARIETIES RELEASE OF NEW 109 HIGH-YIELDING...

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all...

January 18, 2024 Title: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare releases third advance estimate of area and production of various...

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Title: The Chief Minister’s Skill Development Fellowship (CMSDF) Deadline:12th March, 2024 ABOUT FELLOWSHIP The Chief Minister’s Skill...

Unique Points •ARI has developed Pusa-2090, an improved version derived from a cross between Pusa-44 and CB-501, an early-maturing...

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah addresses the National Symposium on ‘Promotion of Organic Products...

NIAM Agri-Business Incubator invites applications for COHORT 10 of Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (Pre-Seed Stage) and Startup...