Haryana's Agriculture Department will file FIRs against farmers who burn stubble and impose "red entries" in their records, restricting crop sales through the e-Kharid portal for two seasons, to combat air quality issues.
In an exclusive interview with India TV, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a strong attack on Congress while addressing the concerns of farmers. He asserted that Congress has always been "anti-farmer."
Launched in February 2019, the PM Kisan Yojana provides an annual financial benefit of Rs 6,000 to landholding farmers, disbursed in three equal installments.
96 lakh farmers of Maharashtra are eligible to get a subsidy of Rs 5,000 per hectare from the government under the Bhavantar Scheme. The first phase of the scheme was launched by the transfer of money to 49.5 lakh farmers who completed the registration.
Under the PM-KMY scheme, eligible farmers of small and marginal land holdings up to two hectares are eligible for benefits.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said it is being developed on the lines of the structure of Digital Public Infrastructure for agriculture and added that with a total investment of Rs 2,817 Crores, Digital Agriculture Mission will be set up in the country.
In his exclusive interview, Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasised PM Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' and the crucial role of the farmers and agriculture in it.
This ruling allowed garlic to be sold in both vegetable and spice markets, benefiting farmers. The court upheld a 2017 decision, emphasising that garlic's classification as a spice cannot be altered by the state government, ensuring its status as a vegetable remains.
The Chief Minister's announcement comes months ahead of the Assembly Elections in Haryana in which the BJP is seeking a third straight term.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the Rajya Sabha on Friday and slammed the Congress for being "anti-farmer" when it was in power. He also listed out the priorities of the Modi government for the farm sector.
During her visit to flood-affected areas, YSR Congress Party Chief Sharmila personally waded through floodwaters to assess the damage to crops and spoke with farmers about their current challenges.
Farmer leaders have announced that a mega rally will be held in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district on September 1, 2024. This rally is being organized jointly by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.
CM Revanth Reddy said the Cabinet Sub-Committee to hold discussions with all stakeholders including farmer groups, agriculture workers and political parties to prepare a report. The Sub-Committee will submit a report to govt by July 15.
Representatives from farmer associations and agricultural economists met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the forthcoming General Budget 2024-25 in New Delhi on Friday.
In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi won from his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi for the third consecutive time.
The state government has disbursed a total of Rs 3,133 crore to the bank accounts of the affected one crore farmers since 2019.
The BJP's Kashi region president Dilip Patel said Prime Minister Modi will be in Varanasi on June 18 on a day-long visit. The Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple and also participate in Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Kangana Ranaut slap row: BJP MP from Mandi Kangana Ranaut was allegedly abused by a lady CISF officer at Chandigarh airport on June 6.
In a symbolic gesture affirming the government's dedication to farmer welfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inaugural act of his third term involves authorizing the release of the 17th installment of the PM Kisan Nidhi scheme.
Kangana posted a video message on Thursday saying that she was hit in the face and abused by the CISF constable during a security check at the Chandigarh airport. She further met top brass of CISF and detailed the incident. Both the CISF and Mohali Police are investigating the case.
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