New Delhi : In a major step towards accelerating rural transformation and expanding financial, digital and logistics services for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and rural households across the country, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in support of inclusive and […]
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New Delhi – Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday introduced the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also referred to as VB G RAM G (विकसित भारत–जी राम जी), in the Lok Sabha. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen India’s […]
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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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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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New Delhi, October 2, 2025 – Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has said that Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of truth and non-violence remain a timeless source of inspiration for the world. Addressing an interfaith prayer meeting at Gandhi Bhavan on Gandhi Jayanti, he stressed the need to imbibe Gandhiji’s […]
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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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New Delhi– On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, interacted virtually with a vast network of Self-Help Group (SHG) women from across India. The interaction, hosted from Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, witnessed participation from Minister of State Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Secretary […]
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Patna – Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed a large gathering of farmers in Patna during the release of the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana. The event, organized in the holy month of Sawan, was attended by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha, Cooperative Minister […]
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New Delhi– In a major step towards strengthening rural development in Rajasthan, Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma today at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi. The high-level meeting focused on accelerating rural infrastructure, employment, housing, and agricultural growth in the state. […]
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Raisen, July 27 : Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) during his visit to Vidisha parliamentary constituency, with focused discussions on welfare schemes, rural infrastructure, and agriculture sector reforms. The review meeting was held in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. […]
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