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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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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Bhopal/New Delhi: Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday launched PMGSY-IV during the 25-year celebrations of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) held in Bhairunda of Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district. In the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the Union Minister announced major development projects and financial approvals related […]
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Srinagar, April 28, 2026: A major development initiative for Jammu and Kashmir was announced as Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan formally handed over approval letters for road projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase IV to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during a programme held at SKICC […]
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Lucknow, April 23, 2026: The Northern Region Agriculture Conference will be held on April 24 in Lucknow, bringing together Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and senior representatives from multiple states and Union Territories to discuss the future of agriculture in North India. The conference aims to develop a […]
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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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New Delhi | March 17, 2026: Senior leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan has welcomed what he described as an unprecedented and highly productive discussion in the Rajya Sabha focused on the progress and future of rural development in the country. He noted that the extensive debate reflected the seriousness with which lawmakers are addressing issues connected […]
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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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