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BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meet Begins in Indore, Shivraj Singh Chouhan Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation

Indore, June 12: The two-day conference of Agriculture Ministers from BRICS nations commenced in Indore on Friday, with Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighting India’s agricultural achievements and advocating stronger international cooperation to address global food security challenges. Addressing the inaugural session, Chouhan said India, under the leadership of Prime Minister […]

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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan Launches ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, Calls for Sustainable Farming and Soil Conservation

Raisen (Madhya Pradesh), June 1: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday inaugurated the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from Ramasiya village in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district, emphasizing the need to safeguard soil health for the future of Indian agriculture. The month-long campaign, scheduled from June 1 to June 30, aims to […]

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‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ to Launch from Raisen on June 1, Shivraj Singh Chouhan Calls for Nationwide Participation

New Delhi, May 31: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called for a nationwide movement to protect agricultural land and promote sustainable farming practices, with the launch of the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ scheduled from Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, on June 1. Describing the initiative as a national mission to safeguard Mother Earth, […]

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Says Eastern India Can Lead India’s Agricultural Growth at Bhubaneswar Conference

Bhubaneswar, May 19, 2026: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said Eastern India has the potential to emerge as the driving force of the country’s agricultural growth, provided the region adopts diversified, technology-driven and sustainable farming practices. Addressing the Eastern Regional Agriculture Conference held at Bhubaneswar’s Mayfair Convention Centre, the […]

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces Major Agri-Reforms to Simplify Governance and Boost Farmer Ease Under PM Modi’s ‘Reform Express’

New Delhi, May 18, 2026: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at simplifying agricultural governance, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and enhancing ease of doing business for farmers, traders, and agri-sector stakeholders under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Reform Express” initiative. During a high-level review meeting of […]

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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan Reviews Crop Loss, Orders Fast Insurance Relief & Farmer Support Measures

New Delhi, March 20: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday chaired an extensive review of the country’s farm sector, focusing on recent weather-related crop losses, the pace of insurance claim settlements, and steps to ensure farmers receive timely financial support. The meeting, held at Krishi Bhavan, brought together senior officials to assess the […]

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Felicitates Farmers with ‘Plant Genome Saviour Awards’ at PPV&FRA Silver Jubilee Celebration

New Delhi, November 12, 2025: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today honoured farmers from across India with the ‘Plant Genome Saviour Awards’ during a grand ceremony at the C. Subramaniam Hall, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The event marked the Silver Jubilee of the Protection of Plant Varieties […]

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Shivraj Chouhan Holds ‘Gram Chaupal’ in Gorakhpur, Urges Farmers to Diversify Beyond Traditional Agriculture

Gorakhpur- Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development,  Shivraj Singh Chouhan, interacted directly with villagers during a ‘Gram Chaupal’ held in Dumri Khurd, Gorakhpur, on Saturday. The event saw enthusiastic participation from farmers, Self Help Group (SHG) members, and Panchayat representatives, who shared their experiences and concerns with the Minister. Addressing the […]

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Hails New GST Reforms as a “Historic Boost” for Farmers

New Delhi, Sept 9 – The Central Government’s latest GST reforms have been hailed as a game-changer for India’s agriculture and dairy sector. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described the decision as “historic and revolutionary,” noting that the reduction in GST rates would directly benefit farmers, livestock owners, and rural communities. The move has […]

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