Shivraj Singh Chouhan News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Next meeting with farmers on February 22: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Chandigarh, February 15: Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday announced February 22 as the date for the next round of meetings with the farmer leaders.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan approves extension of procurement period for groundnut and soybean
New Delhi, February 11: In a major relief to farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the extension of the procurement period for groundnut and soybean across four states.
Centre lists 10 more agricultural goods for e-NAM trade to help farmers get higher prices
New Delhi, Feb 6: The Centre has decided to further expand the scope of trade under e-NAM (National Agricultural Market) with the addition of 10 more agricultural commodities to enable farmers to get higher prices for their produce.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain
Ujjain, February 5: Union Minister and former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with his family, offered prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Wednesday.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails Atmanirbhar Budget; highlights farmer benefit schemes
Morena, February 2: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday hailed the Budget 2025 as an inclusive step for benefiting every section of society, and highlighted how farmers will benefit from the increased credit from Kisan credit card.
Our effort is for poverty-free village, poverty-free India: Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails Union budget
New Delhi, February 1: Union Agriculture Minister and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised the Union Budget 2025 on Saturday, announcing that Rs 1,88,754 crore has been allocated for rural development, highlighting that significant focus has been placed on eradicating poverty in villages through various schemes and provisions introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Trying to increase farmers' profit under PM Modi's leadership: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, January 27: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the centre is trying to increase the profit for farmers and that efforts are underway to increase production, reduce the cost of production, give a fair price for the production, and compensate in case of loss.
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.
Centre to step up procurement of pulses from farmers in Rabi marketing season
New Delhi, Jan 22: The Centre has prepared plans to go for increased buying of pulses in the current Rabi season to ensure that farmers get remunerative prices for their crops and step up cultivation of pulses to reduce dependence on imports.
Central officials told to keep in close touch with states on agricultural issues
New Delhi, Jan 20: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday held a meeting with senior ministry officials on issues related to the progress of rabi sowing, weather conditions, pest surveillance through National Pest surveillance system (NPSS) and marketing of agricultural products including exports.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures full support to Karnataka
New Delhi, Jan 18: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday held a review meeting in Bengaluru with Karnataka’s Agriculture, Rural Development, and Revenue Ministers.
K'taka govt yet to utilise funds allocated by Centre: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Bengaluru, Jan 18: Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday that the Karnataka government has not utilised the funds allocated by the Central government.
Karnataka Minsters demand more Central funds for farming mechanisation in meeting with Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan
Bengaluru, January 18: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a discussion with Karnataka Agriculture Minister Chaluvaryaswamy regarding the development of the state's agricultural sector here on Saturday.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to flag off work to build 8.21 lakh additional houses for rural poor under PM's scheme
New Delhi, Jan 14: Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will on Wednesday allocate an additional target of 8.21 lakh houses to be completed in a time-bound manner under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), according to an official statement.
Northeast can outshine other regions in agriculture and horticulture: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shillong, January 9: The Golden Jubilee and Farmers Expo 2025 commenced today at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, marking 50 years of dedication to agricultural innovation and development in the Northeastern states of India.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan facilitates women under 'Lakhpati Didi' Yojana in Guwahati, approves 3.88 lakh houses under PM Awas Yojana
Guwahati, January 9: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday facilitated women under 'Lakhpati Didi Yojana' in Guwahati and approved 3,88,000 houses in Assam under PM Awas Yojana.
NE can be a hub for country's vegetable, organic products, but logistical challenges big hindrance: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 9: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday highlighted that logistical challenges have hindered the potential growth of the agriculture and allied sectors in the northeast region.
Meghalaya is a treasure trove of agricultural wealth: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shillong, Jan 9: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Thursday said that Meghalaya is a treasure trove of agriculture and the hill state has immense potential to excel in the field.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offers prayers at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati
Guwahati, January 9: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with his wife, on Thursday visited the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati and sought blessings from Goddess Kamakhya.
Centre urges States to raise oil palm mission efforts
New Delhi, January 6: The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged all states to intensify their efforts under the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).
We need to run a campaign for environmental conservation Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan
New Delhi, January 4: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan underlined the importance of environment conservation and suggested running a campaign to educate people about environmental issues
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.
Without rural India's development, Vikshit Bharat cannot be achieved: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, January 3: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday stated that 'Vikshit Bharat' cannot be achieved without rural India's development.