Government Announcements & Schemes

India aims to raise maize production from around 55 million tonnes to 75 million tonnes over the next decade, with experts calling for improved breeding, quality seeds and farmer-focused research.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th PM-KISAN instalment on October 30, transferring over ₹18,690 crore to 9.34 crore farmers, alongside initiatives to strengthen agricultural infrastructure and horticultur...

More than 12,000 farmers in Maharashtra marched towards Mumbai demanding loan waivers, drought compensation and pending crop insurance payments as the state announced Rs 5,000 in advance relief for eligible farmers.

Rallis India reported 3% revenue growth and 6% profit growth in H1 FY27, while Q2 revenue remained nearly flat and profit declined amid weather disruptions and delayed sowing.

India plans to expand agrivoltaics under the next phase of PM-KUSUM, combining solar power generation with crop cultivation to support farmers’ incomes and promote renewable energy.

The government has formed a committee led by former NITI Aayog member Prof. Ramesh Chand to examine sugarcane farmers’ demands on cane prices, sugar pricing, recovery measurement and deductions for mechanically harvested...

The Indian Army has launched Bharat Rice to improve ration quality for troops, with direct deliveries to supply depots in remote areas and an MoU with FCI to strengthen military logistics during operational contingencies...

The ninth National Review Workshop in Bastar called for state-specific cooperative action plans, faster PACS computerisation, stronger market access, secure cooperative banking and expanded grain storage.

The government has approved Rs 5,547.99 crore procurement of 7.06 lakh MT of pulses and oilseeds at MSP for farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.

The Centre has called for data-driven Rabi crop planning, with focus on water availability, quality seeds, pulses and oilseeds, timely procurement and balanced fertiliser use.