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Punjab's farms produce over 14 crore fish seed annually: Minister
Chandigarh, Feb 12: Punjab Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Wednesday said the state has witnessed growth in the Fisheries sector with the implementation of a slew of measures to enhance fish production and aquaculture development.
Uttar Pradesh partners with Honda Foundation to support farmers, FPOs
New Delhi, February 11: The Uttar Pradesh government and Honda India Foundation signed a Memorandum of Cooperation related to Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) in the presence of Minister of Agriculture Surya Pratap Shahi and Honda India Foundation Trustees Vinay Dhingra and Katsuyuki Ozawa.
Farmers key to nation's development: Vice President Dhankhar
New Delhi, Feb 9: Highlighting farmers' role in the country's development, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday urged youth to take up the profession and assured them of positive economic results if they take advantage of new technologies, cooperatives and government policies.
J-K Sericulture Development Department organises Mela to handhold farmers
Udhampur, February 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Sericulture Development Department has organised 'Resham Kisan Mela' in Udhampur to promote value addition and diversification in the sericulture sector among cocoon farmers.
Laos, IFAD to strengthen partnership to enhance rural livelihoods
Vientiane, Feb 6: Laos and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to improving rural livelihoods in alignment with Laos' Ninth National Socio-Economic Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
'Bihar received the gift of many big projects': Chirag Paswan hails Budget 2025
Patna, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2025 has placed special emphasis on Bihar, with several major projects aimed at boosting the state's infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism.
West Tripura DM praises Union Budget for inclusive growth, calls it future-oriented
Agartala, February 1: West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar on Saturday lauded the Union Budget 2025, highlighting its balanced, development-oriented approach that addresses the needs of all sections of society.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel hails Union Budget by Modi 3.0 government
Gandhinagar, February 1: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel hailed this year's Union Budget presented by the Modi 3.0 government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a transformative budget that awakens new consciousness in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, as per a release.
Union Budget 2025-26: FM Sitharaman announces launch of modified UDAN Scheme to 120 new destinations
New Delhi, February 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, announced a Modified UDAN scheme aimed at enhancing regional connectivity by adding 120 new destinations and carrying 4 crore additional passengers over the next decade.
Greenfield airports, financial support to Western Kosi Canal ERM project: Bihar takes centre stage in Union Budget
New Delhi, February 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that Greenfield airports will be felicitated in Bihar in addition to the expansion of the capacity of the Patna Airport and a brownfield airport in Bihta.
Budget 2025-26: FM Sitharaman announces measures for making India a global toy hub
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the eight consecutive Budget of the NDA government, shared the blueprint of a 'Viksit Bharat' and made key announcements, centering primarily on four key segments -- women, youth, farmers and the poor.
K'taka CM appeals to PM Modi to extend Central aid for state's Upper Bhadra Project
Bengaluru, Jan 25: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Central assistance of Rs 5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra Project of the state at the earliest.
PM Modi to release next instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana during Bhagalpur visit
Patna, Jan 24: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a review meeting with Bihar's agriculture department ministers and officials in Patna on Friday.
Kangra Milk Processing Plant to benefit 35,000 farmers: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu
Kangra, January 23: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art milk processing plant with a capacity of 1.50 lakh litres per day (LLPD) in Dhagwar, Kangra district on Thursday.
Arunachal Pradesh : Deputy CM inaugurates Arunachal Pineapple Festival Bagra 2.0
Bagra, January 22: The Arunachal Pineapple Festival Bagra 2.0 begins Wednesday at Higi Bagra Village in West Siang district, with Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, attended as the Chief Guest.
Govt establishes National Turmeric Board to boost exports, farmers' welfare
New Delhi, Jan 14: In a bid to boost research and development of new turmeric products, the government on Tuesday launched the National Turmeric Board, that will pay special attention on welfare of 'Golden Spice' farmers, develop good varieties and focus on its exports.
MP govt to spend Rs 1,500 crore to double milk production in 5 years
Bhopal, Jan 8: The Madhya Pradesh government will invest Rs 1,500 crore to double the size of milk production and to increase farmers' income in the next five years, officials said.
Agriculture, allied sectors likely to see 3.5-4 pc growth in 2025: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, Jan 4: The growth rate of the agriculture sector and allied sectors is expected to be between 3.5 per cent and 4 per cent in 2025, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday.