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.
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.
An official report reveals subsidies for free electricity, water, and bus rides for women constitute over a third of Delhi's budget. BJP continues AAP's welfare schemes. Read the full analysis.
From housing to healthcare, central government schemes are making a tangible difference in Telangana. Discover how initiatives like PMAY and Ayushman Bharat are empowering citizens.
The Indian government keeps interest rates on popular small savings schemes like PPF, NSC, and SSY unchanged for Q1 FY25. Discover what this means for your investments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability. They demand revised rates, power relief, and restored tribal subsidies. Read their key demands.
As Anganwadi centres complete 50 years, systemic issues and worker grievances persist despite health schemes. Explore the gap between policy and ground reality. Read more.
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
Bhagalpur's agriculture department initiates a digital registry for farmers, providing unique IDs and geo-mapping for easier access to PM Kisan, subsidies, and bank loans. Enrolment underway.
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to protest at DC offices on Dec 18-19, threatens train blockade from Dec 20 if demands unmet. Leaders accuse AAP govt of supporting Centre's policies.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
After a 35-year struggle, 200 farmers in Kannauj's Sardamai village finally received their land records. The 1990 fire that destroyed original documents had blocked access to govt schemes. Read their story of perseverance.
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims Congress govt fulfilled 242 promises, launched Rs 298 crore projects in Hassan, and successfully implemented all guarantee schemes within a year. Read more.
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.