Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government aims to foster a culture of shared responsibility in agricultural governance rather than merely announcing schemes.
The Centre will make district-wise contingency plans to counter any adverse impact of El Nino, but so far there is nothing to worry about as the IMD has not come out with its final forecast for the 2026 monsoon season, said Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, anticipated on Friday anticipated that the proposed Land Stack initiative will usher in a transparent and citizen-centric land management, ensure hassle-free services and help resolve long-standing land disputes.
Chouhan stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India is committed not only to building roads but also to connecting hearts, adding that for the development of Jammu & Kashmir, ‘the doors of both the heart and Delhi are open.’
Addressing a press conference here on Friday, he announced that the Centre and the states will jointly develop a concrete roadmap to make farming more profitable, sustainable, and farmer-friendly.
The participation of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in this year’s grand celebrations of ‘Chhath’ pooja in the state on Tuesday is a clear indication of the move.
He was visiting the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) as part of the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), as part of the nation-wide campaign, celebrating the country’s progress in agriculture and food-grain production.
The mission aims to increase the area under pulses from 275 lakh hectares to 310 lakh hectares, production from 242 lakh tonnes to 350 lakh tonnes, and productivity to 1,130 kg per hectare by 2030–31.
The police tried to stop the protesters at several points along the nearly two-km route between the MP Congress Headquarters and Chouhan’s residence, but the demonstrators managed to reach the minister's house.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday announced that a dedicated team will be set up within the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for sugarcane research in India, and this team will also work on the sugarcane policy.
