Launch of National Mission on Natural Farming

November 25th, 08:39 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the launching of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs.2481 crore (Government of India share – Rs.1584 crore; State share – Rs.897 crore) till the 15th Finance Commission (2025-26).

Cabinet approves seven major schemes for improving farmers’ lives and livelihoods with total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore

September 02nd, 04:22 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore.

PM Modi says Government is committed to empowering farmers of the nation

August 11th, 04:50 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remarked that the Government is committed to empowering the farmers of the nation as he released 109 new crop varieties in Delhi today. He further added that the climate-friendly and high-yielding varieties of crops would boost the income of farmers.

PM releases 109 high yielding, climate resilient and biofortified varieties of crops

August 11th, 02:00 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled 109 new high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties. Developed by scientists, these crops are designed to enhance agricultural productivity, reduce costs, and support the environment. The PM highlighted the growing importance of organic and natural farming, as well as the role of Krishi Vigyan Kendras in educating farmers.

India has a robust system of agriculture education and research based on its heritage : PM Modi

August 03rd, 09:35 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists, emphasizing the need for global cooperation in agriculture and the importance of sustainable farming practices. The PM also highlighted India's efforts in digital agriculture, water conservation, and soil health management.

PM inaugurates the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists

August 03rd, 09:30 am

PM to interact with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on 9th December

December 07th, 07:58 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) on 9th December, 2023 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will address the gathering on the occasion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to interact with beneficiaries of government schemes in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

May 30th, 12:49 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the beneficiaries of about sixteen schemes and progammes spanning nine Ministries and Departments of the Government of India as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. The national level event, named “Garib Kalyan Sammelan”, will be held at Shimla on 31st May.

Need to take farming out of chemistry lab and connect it to nature's lab: PM Modi

December 16th, 04:25 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed farmers at the National Conclave on Natural Farming through a video conference. He stressed this is the right time to take big steps before the problems related to agriculture become even worse. “We have to take our agriculture out of the lab of chemistry and connect it to the lab of nature. When I talk about nature's laboratory, it is completely science-based”, the Prime Minister added.

PM Modi attends National Conclave on Natural Farming

December 16th, 10:59 am

PM to address farmers during National Conclave on Natural Farming on 16th December

December 14th, 04:48 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the farmers during the valedictory session of the National Conclave on Natural Farming on 16th December 2021 at 11 AM in Anand, Gujarat via video conferencing. The Summit brings in focus on natural farming. Farmers will be provided with all requisite information detailing the benefits of adopting natural farming methods.

PM to dedicate to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits on 28th September

September 27th, 09:41 pm

In an endeavour to create mass awareness for adoption of climate resilient technologies, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate 35 crop varieties with special traits to the Nation on 28th September at 11 AM via video conferencing, in a pan India programme organised at all ICAR Institutes, State and Central Agricultural Universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs). During the programme, the Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the newly constructed campus of National Institute of Biotic Stress Management Raipur

PM to release commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination to mark the 75th Anniversary of FAO

October 14th, 11:59 am

On the occasion of 75th Anniversary of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 16th October 2020, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination to mark the long-standing relation of India with FAO. Prime Minister will also dedicate to the Nation 17 recently developed biofortified varieties of 8 crops.

Prime Minister reviews progress of Indian Council of Agricultural Research

July 04th, 06:50 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of agriculture research, extension and education in India through video conference earlier today.

Prime Minister to launch ‘Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan ‘on Friday 26th June

June 25th, 03:30 pm

COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on workforce in general and migrant workers in particular. A large number of migrant workers returned to several states. The challenge of containing Covid-19 was compounded by the need to provide basic amenities and means of livelihood to migrants and rural workers.

PM Modi to launch Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20th June to boost livelihood opportunities in Rural India

June 18th, 09:40 am

Government of India has decided to launch a massive rural public works scheme ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan’to empower and provide livelihood opportunities to the returnee migrant workers and rural citizens. PM Modi will launch this Abhiyaan on 20th June, 2020 at 11 am through Video-Conference in presence of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar.

India has always inspired the world on environmental protection: PM Modi

September 11th, 01:01 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched several crucial development projects in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh today. Addressing the crowd of supporters gathered at the event, PM Modi talked about the need for environmental conservation and urged the people to eliminate single-use plastics from their lives as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s upcoming 150th birth anniversary. On this occasion, Shri Modi also launched the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva 2019” as well as the ‘National Animal Disease Control Program’ along with a host of other infrastructural projects to boost tourism in Mathura.

Prime Minister Launches National Animal Disease Control Programme and National Artificial Insemination Programme

September 11th, 01:00 pm

Farmers are the ones, who take the country forward: PM Modi

October 26th, 11:33 am

Addressing the Krishi Kumbh in Lucknow via video conferencing, PM Narendra Modi spoke at length about the farmer friendly measures of the Government like Soil health Cards and other modern techniques of farming. The PM also reiterated the Government’s commitment to double the income of farmers.

PM Modi addresses Krishi Kumbh in Lucknow via video conferencing

October 26th, 11:30 am