Farmers
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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan cracks down on fake seeds, fertilisers, launches helpline
India | July 18, 2025 20:16 ISTThe Union Agriculture Ministry issued the toll-free number 1800-180-1551 for farmers to report any fake or suspicious products being sold in the market to the government.
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PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana gets Cabinet nod, expected to benefit 1.7 crore farmers
Business | July 16, 2025 16:37 ISTPM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: The Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for a six-year period. The programme will cover 100 districts with an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore.
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MP plans big push to boost milk production for farmers' prosperity: CM Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh | July 07, 2025 14:27 ISTIn a review meeting with the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department, Yadav said efforts are underway to bring 50 per cent of the state’s villages under the milk collection network.
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Maharashtra's elderly couple ploughs field themselves with no money for cattle, video sparks outrage
Maharashtra | July 03, 2025 11:22 ISTThis video incident has sparked an outpouring of emotion on social media, with people urging the government and local administration to provide immediate aid.
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Maharashtra: Unseasonal rains cause panic for onion farmers amid decline in price
Maharashtra | May 25, 2025 11:55 ISTMaharashtra rains: Onion growers begin preparations for the Rabi season a year in advance, with the nursery being set up in August-September 2024 and replantation carried out from November (2024) to January (2025).
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Maharashtra: Over 21,000 farmers die by suicide in last 24 years, says report
Maharashtra | April 04, 2025 17:27 ISTMaharashtra farmers suicide: As per the report, out of the total suicides in 24 years, around 9,970 cases were eligible (for government compensation), 10,963 were ineligible, while 319 cases are pending for inquiry. Assistance has been given in 9,740 cases.
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PM-Kisan: Ineligible farmers need to return funds received under this scheme
March 21, 2025 15:21 ISTPM Kisan Scheme: According to the government, several technological interventions have been introduced to ensure that only eligible farmers get the benefit of the scheme.
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Opposition doesn't want to have discussion in Parliament on welfare of farmers: Shivraj Chouhan
India | March 21, 2025 13:12 ISTUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also urged the Opposition to let discussion take place today in the Parliament so that they can take forward work for farmers' welfare.
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Next meeting with farmers in Chandigarh on Mar 19, talks held in cordial atmosphere: Shivraj Chouhan
India | February 23, 2025 6:09 ISTReinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, and compensation to the families of farmers who died during a previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of farmers' demands.
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PM Kisan Yojana update: 19th Installment to be released on this date, find out if you are eligible
February 04, 2025 13:30 ISTPM Kisan Yojana 19th Installment to be released on February 24, 2025. Check if your payment is delayed due to e-KYC, land verification, or Aadhaar linking issues. Find out how to update your details on pmkisan.gov.in.
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PM Kisan 19th installment update: Rs 2000 to be credited to farmers' accounts soon
January 28, 2025 23:42 ISTThe 19th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will soon be credited to eligible farmers’ accounts. Prime Minister Modi is set to release Rs 2000 to farmers on February 24, 2025. Know about eligibility, installment details, and how to check your payment status.
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Modi govt makes digital farmer IDs mandatory for new PM Kisan beneficiaries: All you need to know
India | January 09, 2025 8:28 ISTThe government plans to issue digital farmer IDs to approximately 110 million farmers in the next few years which will support various agricultural initiatives. This shift to digital IDs represents a step forward in modernizing agricultural welfare systems.
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Telangana govt unveils Rythu Bharosa and Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa schemes for farmers
January 05, 2025 7:15 ISTTelangana CM A. Revanth Reddy announces the launch of the Rythu Bharosa and Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa schemes on January 26, providing Rs 12,000 annually to farmers and landless families to boost agriculture and food security.
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Maharashtra cabinet takes big decision, state govt to return 4,800 hectares of land to farmers
Maharashtra | January 02, 2025 19:42 ISTEarlier today, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government is implementing a security system for the safety of the Mantralaya, the secretariat.
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PM Kisan 2025: Farmers to receive 19th, 20th, 21st installments worth Rs 6,000 this year
January 02, 2025 16:31 ISTPM Kisan 2025: Farmers registered under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will receive Rs 6,000 in 2025 through the 19th, 20th, and 21st instalments. Ensure eKYC, Aadhaar linking, and land verification to receive benefits. Installments are expected in January, June, and October.
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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Modi Cabinet increases allocation to Rs 69,515 crore for farmers
Business | January 01, 2025 16:09 ISTAshwini Vaishnaw said the Prime Minister dedicated the first Cabinet meeting of 2025 to farmers. In this first meeting, extensive discussions covered various aspects of farmers, and the decisions taken today are entirely focussed on their welfare.
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Punjab bandh today: Farmers call for shutdown, check what's open and what's closed
India | December 30, 2024 6:48 ISTPunjab bandh: Besides a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops, the farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in the electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
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Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected
India | December 26, 2024 18:54 ISTBesides a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops, the farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in the electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
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Kisan Diwas 2024: PM Kisan Yojana to Krishi Vikas Plan, check key govt schemes for farmers
Business | December 23, 2024 12:48 ISTKisan Diwas 2024: The Central government has launched several plans and schemes for the welfare of the farmers in the country. Take a look at some of the key government schemes for farmers today.
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National Farmer's Day 2024: Is Kisan Diwas related to Chaudhary Charan Singh? Know history and more
Lifestyle | December 23, 2024 12:06 ISTNational Farmers' Day honors farmers' critical contributions to the Indian economy while also highlighting the continuous issues they face. From history to significance, scroll down to know all about Kisan Diwas.
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