OWSA Staff

Minister of state for agriculture Ashish Jaiswal, who also attended the Nagpur event, emphasised the critical role of these assured funds in providing relief to farmers facing persistent financial challenges.

PM Modi expressed satisfaction that the PM-KISAN scheme, which has now disbursed nearly ₹22,000 crore in this instalment alone, has proven invaluable to small farmers nationwide.

The MoU marks a new chapter in Indo-Nepal scientific cooperation, opening doors for increased knowledge exchange and joint research efforts between the two nations.

The huge chunk of grants going to Bihar in an election year will not go unnoticed by opposition parties that earlier alleged that the union budget gave disproportionate attention to the state.

PMFBY remains a cornerstone in India’s agricultural policy, safeguarding farmers' livelihoods and ensuring a resilient farming ecosystem.

In Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest sugarcane-producing states, Red Rot and Top Borer diseases have severely impacted yields. Heavy and untimely rainfall and flooding in certain districts have further worsened the situation, spreading the infections to unaffected crops, reducing both sugarcane production and recovery rates.

The programme will train 400 underprivileged youths in apparel and textile industry skills, creating self-employment opportunities. Participants from various SECL operational areas can opt for either residential or non-residential training.

The workshop focused on addressing critical gaps in India’s veterinary services by leveraging private sector expertise.