Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Archives

India needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan

India must achieve 5% annual growth in agriculture and allied sectors to become a developed nation by 2047, said Agriculture Minister Shivraj...

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Rice News in English

Paddy, pulses acreage has increased this kharif season: Centre

Paddy and pulses cultivation has expanded this kharif season, the Agriculture Ministry said. As of May 2, paddy acreage rose by 3.44...

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Rice News in English

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces Two Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed in India

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled India's first genome-edited rice varieties—DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1—developed by ICAR....

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Wheat News in English

Wheat Harvest Crosses 38%, Shivraj Singh Directs Strengthening of Procurement System

India has harvested 38% of its wheat sown on 32 million hectares for the 2025–26 season, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced....

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Edible Oil News in English

IVPA urges govt to shift port of entry for edible oils destined for Nepal

The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association urged the government to shift edible oil imports for Nepal from Haldia to Visakhapatnam to ease...

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Wheat News in English

India harvests 38% of wheat area so far in 2025–26 season, says agriculture minister Chouhan

India has harvested 38% of its estimated 32 million hectares of wheat so far this season, with strong progress in major states,...

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Wheat News in English

Farmers to Receive Digital ID Cards for Govt Scheme Benefits: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of agriculture to India's economy, noting the Modi government's allocation of over 10...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat harvest likely to to be bumper, says agri minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India expects a bumper wheat harvest in 2024-25 despite temperature concerns, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Wheat sowing has increased to...

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Rice News in English

Centre Reinforces Commitment to Farmers with Over 50% MSP and Subsidized Inputs

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed India’s commitment to farmers, ensuring Minimum Support Prices (MSP) at 50% above production costs. He...