Centre sanctions over ₹1,200 crore under PM-RKVY to 10 states; Rabi 2026 strategy focuses on crop diversification, natural farming, assured procurement and stronger Centre-State coordination PIB Delhi | 29 September 2026 Key Highlights Over ₹1,200 crore sanctioned to 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for water-based crop planning, timely seed and fertiliser availability, stronger pulses and oilseeds production, and weekly monitoring of crops and markets Key Highlights: Rabi Campaign 2026 focuses on data-driven planning, climate resilience and higher farm productivity. States asked to base crop planning on

Day-VIII initiative at Hisar engages contractual staff and Young Professionals in discussions on waste segregation, plastic reduction and Jan Bhagidari Key Highlights: ICAR-CIRB, Hisar, organised a Swachhata Samvad on 24 September 2026. The programme was held under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 with the theme “Swachhta Mein Sahbhag –

Swachhata Hi Seva initiatives focus on eco-friendly idol immersion, waste segregation and composting of floral offerings at ICAR institutions Key Highlights: ICAR conducted cleanliness and awareness activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. Initiatives focused on post-Ganesh Visarjan cleanliness and protection of water bodies. Public participation was encouraged in

Institute says parasite findings in skipjack tuna from Brazil should not be generalised to Indian waters; proper handling and cooking remain key food-safety measures Key Highlights: ICAR-CMFRI has advised consumers not to avoid tuna or other commercially available fish solely due to parasite reports from a specific

Swachhata Hi Seva campaign promotes sanitation, vermicomposting and environmental responsibility across educational institutions and communities in the Northeast Key Highlights: DARE-ICAR and its institutes are conducting Swachhata Hi Seva activities across the country. School children are being engaged in cleanliness, sanitation and environmental conservation initiatives. Students in North Sikkim

REWARD programme meeting focuses on data-driven watershed planning, faster DPR preparation and new technical guidelines for future watershed projects Key Highlights: National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) held the National Level Technical Committee meeting under the REWARD programme on 22 September 2026 in New Delhi. Around 45 participants from

Officer accused of seeking ₹1.6 lakh from two warehouses in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district; Agriculture Minister orders immediate action Key Highlights: Marketing Officer Anurag suspended following a bribery complaint. Complaint relates to alleged demands for money during warehouse inspections in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. ₹1 lakh was allegedly sought from