Agriculture
The Transformation of Koraput’s Tribal Food Basket
The community nutrition literacy model orchestrated by MSSRF has created a decisive change in food security patterns of Koraput's tribal inhabitants. Through an integrated approach which unites agriculture and
Support for Farmers to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses & Cold Chain Infrastructure
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) implements the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen food processing facilities. The scheme provides financial assistance of
Union Budget 2025-26: Boosting Extra-Long Staple (ELS) Cotton Farming
ELS cotton (fiber length 30 mm above) sourced from Gossypium barbadense plants produces premium textiles since its silky fibers deliver both extended endurance and elegant luxury quality. The four
PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 2025 Empowering Farmers and Rural Economy
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is entitled within the budgeted schemes of 2025-26 to unite multiple existing programs to boost agricultural output rural development and financial empowerment. The planned
Strengthening India's Agricultural Backbone: A Step Toward Growth
The budgetary spending for agriculture in India expanded dramatically from ₹11,915 crore in 2008-09 to ₹1,22,528 crore in 2024-25. Food grain production numbers increased by 63 percent between 2004-05
MSP Reform: Farmer Income Security and the Call for Legal Guarantees
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s indefinite fast entered its 43rd day as the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, has recommended a “legally binding” MSP. Minimum Support Price (MSP)
IIT Madras and Ministry of Agriculture Launch Project VISTAAR: Transforming the Face of Agricultural Extension
In a historic partnership, IIT Madras and India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recently unveiled Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources). The proposed digital
National Farmers’ Day 2024: Honoring India’s Pillars of Growth
When we celebrate National Farmers’ Day on December 23, 2024, it is time to recall the valuable contribution of farmers to the Nation. Falling on the birthday of
Kisan Kavach: India’s indigenously made farming safety Anti-Pesticide Bodysuit
Kisan Kavach has been launched by Dr Jitendra Singh, a Union Minister of State for Science and Technology. This is an important step as there is the creation
RBI increases collateral-free agriculture loans upto Rs. 2 Lakh to help farmers
The RBI has enhanced of agriculture collateral-free loans from Rs 1,60,000 to Rs 2,00,000 to small and marginal farmers from January 1, 2025. This step is designed to
