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Case Against Ex Maharashtra Minister, 7 Others Over Agri-Infra Corruption
The Navi Mumbai police have registered a case against eight persons including a former Maharashtra minister for alleged mismanagement of an Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) and causing a loss of Rs 7.61 crore to the state exchequer.
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Congress To Introduce New Bill On Agricultural Markets In Karnataka
The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to a new bill on agricultural markets (APMC), replacing the one enacted by the previous BJP government in the state.
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Centre Planning To Include 21 More Airports Under Krishi Udan: Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Krishi Udan, a special flight meant for quick transportation of agricultural produce, has been a huge success.
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No Proposal To Increase Amount Under PM-KISAN: Centre
As of January 30 this year, more than Rs 2.24 lakh crore have been disbursed to eligible farmers through various instalments as income support, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said.
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India, US Establish New Trade Group To Strengthen Supply Chains
At a meeting co-chaired by India's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the countries agreed to continue close monitoring of visa issues and increase dialogue on food and agricultural trade issues in 2023.
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Payment From Centre Directly Reaching Farmers' Accounts Now: Agriculture Minister
"Digital payments have helped to increase transparency and farmers are being benefited," the Minister said.
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Budget For Agriculture During 2014-22 Reached Rs 6.22 Lakh Crore: Minister
Under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, Prahlad Patel said the centre has provided Rs 2.16 lakh crore amount directly into bank accounts of eligible farmers.
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Cabinet Approves 1.5% Interest Aid On Agriculture Loan
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved an interest subvention of 1.5 per cent per annum on short-term agriculture loans up to Rs 3 lakh.
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Despite Global Food Crisis, WTO Trouble For Indian Exports: Ms Sitharaman
Amidst a global shortage of food grains in the aftermath of the Ukrainian war, countries like India which have the potential to address this by exporting agricultural products, in particular cereals, are facing difficulties from the World Trade Organization, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Friday.
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India Has Sufficient Wheat To Meet Global Demand: Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture Minister
India has sufficient wheat available and is ready to meet the global requirement, said Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in an exclusive NDTV interview, replying to a question on the growing demand for Indian wheat in the International market following the Ukraine-Russia War.
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Global Food Crisis Threat From Ukraine War, Says French Farming Minister
The war between Ukraine and Russia, two of the world's top crop producers, could lead to a food crisis "on the global" scale, French farming minister Julien Denormandie said in Brussels on Monday ahead of a EU agriculture meeting.
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Cabinet Nod To APMCs Availing Finance From Agri-Infra Fund: Minister
APMC Mandis will now be eligible to avail financial support from the Rs 1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to expand the regulated markets' capacity and provide better facilities to farmers, Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar said.
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Union Budget: Agriculture Infra Cess Of Rs 2.5 On Petrol, Rs 4 On Diesel
A component to develop farm infrastructure has been added to the cost of petrol and diesel in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today.An agriculture infrastructure and development cess of Rs 2.5 per litre on petrol and Rs 4 per litre on diesel have been added in the budget that was made after months of turmoil in the...
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Amid Farmer Protests, Madhya Pradesh's "Model Act" Draws Criticism
Wholesale agriculture markets, or mandis, in Madhya Pradesh will remain open, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserted Wednesday, offering assurances to farmers from the state who are among those protesting against the centre's three contentious farm laws.
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Agricultural Reforms Will Increase Farmers' Income, Says PM Amid Protest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the new farm laws legislated by the central government a few months ago will help bring down barriers between agricultural and associated sectors, creating new markets for farmers who will gain from technological advances and investments.
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Case Against Ex Maharashtra Minister, 7 Others Over Agri-Infra Corruption
The Navi Mumbai police have registered a case against eight persons including a former Maharashtra minister for alleged mismanagement of an Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) and causing a loss of Rs 7.61 crore to the state exchequer.
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Congress To Introduce New Bill On Agricultural Markets In Karnataka
The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to a new bill on agricultural markets (APMC), replacing the one enacted by the previous BJP government in the state.
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Centre Planning To Include 21 More Airports Under Krishi Udan: Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Krishi Udan, a special flight meant for quick transportation of agricultural produce, has been a huge success.
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No Proposal To Increase Amount Under PM-KISAN: Centre
As of January 30 this year, more than Rs 2.24 lakh crore have been disbursed to eligible farmers through various instalments as income support, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said.
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India, US Establish New Trade Group To Strengthen Supply Chains
At a meeting co-chaired by India's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the countries agreed to continue close monitoring of visa issues and increase dialogue on food and agricultural trade issues in 2023.
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Payment From Centre Directly Reaching Farmers' Accounts Now: Agriculture Minister
"Digital payments have helped to increase transparency and farmers are being benefited," the Minister said.
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Budget For Agriculture During 2014-22 Reached Rs 6.22 Lakh Crore: Minister
Under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, Prahlad Patel said the centre has provided Rs 2.16 lakh crore amount directly into bank accounts of eligible farmers.
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Cabinet Approves 1.5% Interest Aid On Agriculture Loan
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved an interest subvention of 1.5 per cent per annum on short-term agriculture loans up to Rs 3 lakh.
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Despite Global Food Crisis, WTO Trouble For Indian Exports: Ms Sitharaman
Amidst a global shortage of food grains in the aftermath of the Ukrainian war, countries like India which have the potential to address this by exporting agricultural products, in particular cereals, are facing difficulties from the World Trade Organization, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Friday.
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India Has Sufficient Wheat To Meet Global Demand: Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture Minister
India has sufficient wheat available and is ready to meet the global requirement, said Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in an exclusive NDTV interview, replying to a question on the growing demand for Indian wheat in the International market following the Ukraine-Russia War.
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Global Food Crisis Threat From Ukraine War, Says French Farming Minister
The war between Ukraine and Russia, two of the world's top crop producers, could lead to a food crisis "on the global" scale, French farming minister Julien Denormandie said in Brussels on Monday ahead of a EU agriculture meeting.
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Cabinet Nod To APMCs Availing Finance From Agri-Infra Fund: Minister
APMC Mandis will now be eligible to avail financial support from the Rs 1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to expand the regulated markets' capacity and provide better facilities to farmers, Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar said.
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Union Budget: Agriculture Infra Cess Of Rs 2.5 On Petrol, Rs 4 On Diesel
A component to develop farm infrastructure has been added to the cost of petrol and diesel in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today.An agriculture infrastructure and development cess of Rs 2.5 per litre on petrol and Rs 4 per litre on diesel have been added in the budget that was made after months of turmoil in the...
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Amid Farmer Protests, Madhya Pradesh's "Model Act" Draws Criticism
Wholesale agriculture markets, or mandis, in Madhya Pradesh will remain open, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserted Wednesday, offering assurances to farmers from the state who are among those protesting against the centre's three contentious farm laws.
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Agricultural Reforms Will Increase Farmers' Income, Says PM Amid Protest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the new farm laws legislated by the central government a few months ago will help bring down barriers between agricultural and associated sectors, creating new markets for farmers who will gain from technological advances and investments.
