656-Km Rail Network Expansion to Improve Connectivity, Boost Freight Movement and Strengthen Access to Key Tourist Destinations The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three railway multitracking projects worth ₹10,783 crore across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and
DAHD Strengthens Vaccination, Surveillance and Biosecurity Measures; 3,461 Active LSD Cases Reported The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has intensified nationwide measures to prevent, monitor and control Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among cattle and buffaloes, with more than 36.18 crore cattle vaccinated or re-vaccinated
Government Pushes Advanced Fish Farming Systems to Boost Production, Seafood Exports and Sustainable Aquaculture Key Highlights India’s fish production reached a record 198 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, more than double the 95.79 lakh tonnes recorded in 2013-14. Inland fisheries and aquaculture production grew 147%, from 61.36 lakh tonnes
Advanced embryo technology enables faster multiplication of elite Badri germplasm and opens new possibilities for genetic improvement of Uttarakhand’s indigenous cattle New Delhi, September 12, 2026: A healthy Badri female calf has been successfully born through Ovum Pick-Up and In Vitro Fertilization (OPU-IVF) technology, marking a
Dryland Congress 2026 highlights climate-smart farming, stronger seed systems, agrobiodiversity and greater participation of women and youth New Delhi, September 11, 2026: The second day of Dryland Congress 2026 marked 50 years of collaboration between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Crops
Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi brings together 800+ delegates from 25 countries to focus on resilient crops, nutrition, sustainable landscapes and farmer livelihoods New Delhi, September 10, 2026: India has called for a science-, policy- and market-led transformation of dryland agriculture, positioning dryland regions as
Proposed Seed Act targets fake and substandard seeds with mandatory registration, QR-based traceability, tougher penalties and faster farmer compensation New Delhi, September 10, 2026: The Government of India is consulting farmer organisations across the country on a proposed stronger Seed Act aimed at protecting farmers from
New 2026–2030 cooperation plan to focus on AI-led farming, climate resilience, food safety, value-added processing and agricultural logistics New Delhi, September 10, 2026: India and ASEAN countries have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in food security, sustainable agriculture, digital innovation and resilient agricultural value chains