Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday called upon the corporate sector to play a greater role in transforming Indian agriculture through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), urging industry to invest in agricultural research, agri-tech, climate-resilient farming, skill development and women-led rural enterprises.
The Centre has allocated Rs 8,508 crore for the scheme until March 31, with the total fund, including the state's contribution, reaching Rs 12,064.5 crore.
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform environmental protection into a mass movement through the 'Vriksh Mitra Abhiyan', urging citizens to make tree plantation a regular social responsibility.
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday underlined the need for India to strengthen its global competitiveness and prepare to meet the growing domestic and international demand for quality cotton.
During the meeting, he released the first instalment (Mother Sanction) of Rs 25,863 crore to the states for the implementation of the scheme.
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.
