Over 90 lakh farmers benefited from crop insurance scheme: PM told
The prime minister was informed that claims of over Rs 7,700 crore have already been paid to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, according to a PMO statement.
Aug 21, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Disappointment creeping in over Modi govt reform pace: Moody's
Flagging subdued rural economy as a 'credit negative' for India's sovereign rating, global giant Moody's on Tuesday said there are growing concerns about risk of policy stagnation and "some disappointment" has emerged over the pace of reforms under the Modi government.
Jun 30, 2015, 11:17 AM IST
Farmers wait for monsoon in rain-fed areas to begin sowing
As per the Union Agriculture Ministry data, sowing so far in this kharif season is higher in case of paddy and oilseeds, but the area is lagging behind in pulses, coarse cereals, cotton and jute.
Jun 14, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
Agriculture Minister to participate in FAO conference at Rome
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh will represent India at the 39th session of FAO, which will commence on Sunday.
Jun 06, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
Set up expert panels to boost agriculture: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday asked Niti Aayog and state governments to set up expert committees on agriculture to work out a common minimum programme for providing a boost to the sector.
Feb 19, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
Modernise Indian agriculture to face global competition: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday called for measures to improve and technologically advance the Indian agricultural sector to make it globally competitive.
Feb 14, 2015, 16:10 PM IST
After unions, state finance ministers next to meet FM
The finance minister has already met representatives of the agriculture sector and civil society.
Jun 06, 2014, 14:37 PM IST
