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The Government is promoting balanced fertilizer use and sustainable agriculture through PM-PRANAM, organic farming schemes and the National Mission on Natural Farming, supporting millions of farmers while improving soil health and reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers.

India and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to doubling bilateral trade within three years by expanding cooperation across manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, technology and digital infrastructure.

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the PM-KISAN Scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a financial outlay of US$ 33 billion to strengthen farmers' incomes, agricultural investment and rural prosperity.

India and Bhutan approved 12 new development projects worth US$ 34.41 million under Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan, further strengthening bilateral cooperation across infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and energy.

APEDA has facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of seven metric tonnes of value-added flavoured makhana from Bihar to Canada, boosting value-added agricultural exports and creating higher income opportunities for farmers through food processing and branding.

Assam has exported its first international consignment of 5,627 litres of Purabi Ice Cream to Bhutan, marking a milestone for the state's dairy sector and opening new markets for value-added dairy exports from the North East.

India exported 12.50 MT of Dashehari and Langra mangoes to Dubai by sea in a 25-day shipment, with nearly 90% of the fruit arriving in marketable condition.

The PMFME Scheme has crossed 2 lakh credit sanctions, strengthening micro food processing enterprises, promoting women-led entrepreneurship and supporting rural economic growth across India.

India’s food processing sector is projected to reach US$ 600 billion by 2030, driven by value addition, technology adoption, premium food products and export-led growth.

The first export of fresh apricots to the UAE marks a major step in promoting Ladakh’s horticulture sector, with improved logistics, value addition and international market access expected to boost farmers’ incomes and export potential.

Kerala, endowed with an extensive network of rivers, backwaters, wetlands, and paddy fields, possesses immense potential for inland fisheries and aquaculture. Despite these natural advantages and a strong fisheries tradition, the state continues to depend predominantly on marine fisheries, while […] The post Unlocking Paddy Fields: Enabling Aquaculture for Agricultural Transformation appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

India and New Zealand have adopted a Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030, strengthening cooperation across defence, maritime security, clean energy, agriculture, research and trade while setting an ambitious target to double bilateral trade by 2030.

The Government has supported the distribution of 22 lakh farm machines and expanded drone-based precision farming under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation, enhancing productivity, technology adoption and sustainable agricultural development across India.

https://youtu.be/viKmcXQXlbQ?si=TTTBRkkqNajyxa82 In 2020, SeSTA started working with people in the villages of North Garo Hills district in Meghalaya with the aim of creating sustainable livelihoods. The mandate was to help poultry farmers, crop farmers, and micro-entrepreneurs in boosting production, setting up market linkages, and adopting scientific practices that allow them to increase their income in the long run.   It soon became a process of collaboration where people brought in fres

APEDA facilitated the export of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to Dubai, enabling women-led FPCs to earn nearly 180% higher returns while strengthening India's agri-export ecosystem.

NO : WP-2026-014 AUTHOR : Ashima Goyal and Anas Khan TITLE : Rainfall Shocks, Market Infrastructure, and Agricultural Price Stability: Evidence from Tomato, Onion, and Potato Markets in India ABSTRACT : Tomato, onion, and potato (TOP) prices are a recurrent source of food inflation in India. In this paper, we […] Read More The post IGIDR Publication:Rainfall Shocks, Market Infrastructure, and Agricultural Price Stability: Evidence from Tomato, Onion, and Potato Markets in India by Ashima Goyal a

The post Achievement Dr. A. Ganesh Kumar, Professor, IGIDR has been appointed as Chairman, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Government of India. appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

In the ancient times, trade was the primary economic activity which led to the establishment of urban settlements, where agricultural surplus was exchanged for manufactured or imported goods like iron, stone, wood, agricultural implements, textiles, spices, etc. Over time these small market-towns also became industrial centers where artisans and crafts persons produced a range of […] The post Trade, an Increasingly Important Pillar in Dhampur’s Economy appeared first on CPR.

After being relatively stable till the 1980s, India witnessed a significant structural shift during the post-reform period. Using annual time series data from 1991 to 2022, structural transformation in India is examined with a focus on gender disparities in employment transitions from the agriculture sector. The findings reveal that India witnessed a workforce movement—from agriculture to industry and services—a symbol of the country’s economic progress. However, the process of change was not eq

The Government of India presented the Interim Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on 1 February, 2024. The Interim Union Budget laid a strong foundation by focusing on four major castes of the country and ‘Annadata’ (Farmer) is amongst one of them. Highlighting that the ‘A_nnadata_’s’ welfare is the highest priority of the Centre, The finance minister … Continue reading "Empowering agriculture: Prioritising farmers and addressing sector challenges" The post Empowering agriculture: Prioritising fa