Farmers Welfare

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: 4th National Conference held in Udaipur

February 18, 2020

On February 17, 2020, the fourth National Conference of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima yojana was held in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The Conference was organized by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Highlights The Conference was attended by more than 140 members. ..

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PM Modi to release third instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi

January 1, 2020

PM Modi is to release the fourth instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana in Tumakuru, Karnataka. The Prime Minister will also confer “Krishi Karmanya” award to three fishermen and 28 progressive farmers from various states. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana ..

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PM Modi holds Council of Ministers meet

December 21, 2019

On December 21, 2019, PM Modi chaired a meeting of his council of ministers. The works of the ministers in the past 6 months were reviewed by the PM at the meet. Highlights The progress card of ministers and their ..

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Food Processing Scheme: 271 crores cleared by IMAC

November 26, 2019

The Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee chaired by Minister of Food Processing Shri Harsimrat Kaur has sanctioned Rs 271 crores for the CEFPPC scheme (Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities) scheme. Highlights The focus was given to projects that emphasized on ..

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All about PM Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana

August 11, 2019

Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has rolled out registration for the PM Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana to provide old age pension cover to farmers. It is new Central Sector Scheme envisioned with an aim to improve life of ..

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RBI Notifies Norms for 2% Interest Subsidy Scheme for Short-term Crop Loans

March 8, 2019

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified the norms for banks with regards to two per cent interest subvention or subsidy for short-term crop loans during 2018-19 and 2019-20 under the interest subvention scheme approved by the central government. ..

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Ashish Kumar Bhutani appointed CEO of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

August 14, 2018

Government has appointed senior bureaucrat Ashish Kumar Bhutani as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). He has been appointed to post till May 2020. He is IAS officer (1992 batch) of Assam-Meghalaya cadre. Pradhan Mantri ..

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Government releases draft Model Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming Act, 2018

May 23, 2018

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Famers Welfare has unveiled Model Agriculture Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion & Facilitation) Act, 2018 to ensure better price to farmers. It is aimed at reducing farmers’ risks by creating assured ..

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Rythu Bandhu Scheme: Telangana government launches investment support scheme for farmers

May 11, 2018

Telangana government has launched Rythu Bandhu (friend of farmers) Scheme, an investment support scheme to support livelihood of farmers. It is first of its kind investment support scheme for farmers to be launched by any state in India, Key Facts ..

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Green Revolution-Krishonnati Yojana: CCEA approves continuation of Umbrella Scheme in agriculture sector

May 4, 2018

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme, Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana in agriculture sector beyond 12th Five Year Plan from 2017-18 to 2019-20. The Umbrella scheme comprises of 11 Schemes and Missions. Key Facts ..

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