Tobacco Farmers Urge PM Modi to Review Steep Excise Duty Hike
FCV tobacco farmers from Andhra Pradesh urge PM Modi & CM Naidu to review a steep excise hike, fearing a severe livelihood crisis and price crash. Read their urgent appeal.
FCV tobacco farmers from Andhra Pradesh urge PM Modi & CM Naidu to review a steep excise hike, fearing a severe livelihood crisis and price crash. Read their urgent appeal.
A 21-day advanced faculty training on Functional Dairy Foods kicks off at BHU, Varanasi. Sponsored by ICAR, it aims to boost research & industry skills for 15 participants from across India. Read more.
Motherson Electronic Components secures PLI incentives for 6 years, plans Rs 1,900 crore investment and over 5,000 jobs in Kanchipuram. Read the full story on this major boost for electronics manufacturing in India.
Hundreds of potato farmers in Assam's Sadiya staged a dramatic protest by dumping tonnes of produce on NH-37, demanding fair prices and market infrastructure. Read their demands.
In drought-hit Beed, the Krishikul initiative shifted farmers to fruits, raising per-acre income from Rs 38,700 to Rs 3.93 lakh. Experts urge govt to replicate this success nationally to truly augment farmers' incomes. Read more.
Delhi govt plans Rs 50,000 incentive for retrofitting old petrol/diesel cars into EVs. New EV Policy 2.0 aims to boost electric vehicle adoption and combat pollution. Details inside.
KPCC spokesperson Lakshmana met Mysuru DC, urging timely compensation for farmers facing crop loss from elephants & wildlife. Read the full story on the critical issue.
Milma's Thiruvananthapuram union announces a Rs 4.15 crore incentive. Dairy farmers to get Rs 3/litre extra for Oct 2025 milk. A major New Year boost for the sector.
The Government of India has extended Meenesh Shah's tenure as NDDB Chairman for three-and-a-half years. Discover his key roles and impact on India's dairy sector.
NDRI Karnal's new director, Dr. Dheer Singh, announces a bold plan to achieve the top position in the NIRF rankings. Discover the institute's strategy for excellence in dairy research and education.
Goa's dairy farmers face crisis as pending base price payments remain unpaid for 9 months. They demand immediate clearance and a revised profit share, threatening protests. Read more.
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary University secures a ₹24.8 lakh MSME project to train dairy farmers in entrepreneurship and modern farming, boosting Punjab's dairy industry. Read more.
Uttarakhand, under CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, secures 2nd rank in national mining reforms, earning a Rs 200 crore incentive from the Centre. Discover the state's key achievements.
Farmers in Ludhiana, Punjab, are gearing up for a complete district-level strike on January 16 to protest unmet demands. Read about their plans and the expected impact.
Stakeholders meeting in Thanjavur addresses samba paddy procurement. Farmers seek solutions for staff, machines, and bags. Over 4.7k centres to open for the season.
Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
Massive gathering in Tamil Nadu explores tree-based farming for income security. Sadhguru and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocate for policy change. Learn how this model can transform agriculture.
India's dairy industry confronts a supply-demand imbalance as consumption grows. A new report warns of challenges ahead for milk production and prices. Read more.
Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
Ola Electric receives a Rs 367 crore incentive sanction under the government's PLI scheme for FY 2024-25. Discover how this boosts India's EV manufacturing ambitions.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders action on a ₹20,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy growers after BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's representation. Relief expected for farmers hit by rising costs and unseasonal rain.
As global trade transforms due to US-China rivalry, India stands at a pivotal moment. Leveraging PLI schemes and services exports, it can lead, but must fix logistics and skills. Read the analysis.
Delhi govt plans major EV push with Rs 21,000 subsidy for e-bikes, Rs 50k for retrofitting cars & Rs 1 lakh cap for e-cars. Policy aims for 12 lakh electric two-wheelers. Read details.
On National Farmers' Day, actor Rajendra Chawla from Lakshmi Niwas calls for respect and support for India's farmers. Read his heartfelt message and pledge to honor our annadatas.
Amul's ambitious camel milk project, launched to boost health-conscious consumers and breeder incomes, faces stagnation. Procurement remains low, demand flat, and breeders struggle to sell. Read the full story.
French farmers escalate protests, blocking highways and burning hay bales against the EU-Mercosur trade pact and mass cattle culls. President Macron faces pressure as unions reject a holiday truce. Read the full story.
On National Farmers Day 2025, honouring Chaudhary Charan Singh, we detail five crucial government schemes like PM KISAN and PMFBY that support India's farmers. Learn how these initiatives boost income and security.
ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
India observes National Farmers Day on 23 December, honoring farmers as 'Annadata' and the legacy of former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh. Explore the day's significance and key messages.
Karnataka announces a Rs 1,000 monthly incentive for teachers in seven Kalyana Karnataka districts to improve SSLC results. Special classes will focus on writing skills and revision. Read more.