Month-long campaign to encourage balanced fertilizer use, soil testing and scientific farming practices; initiative expected to strengthen India's food ecosystem, rural economy and agri-tourism potential. Key Highlights Nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' launched by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from Madhya Pradesh. Campaign to run from June 1-30 across
Government reviews monsoon preparedness as IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall in 2026; contingency plans, seed reserves and water management measures aimed at protecting farmers and strengthening India's food ecosystem. Key Highlights Centre reviews nationwide preparedness for possible El Niño impact during 2026 monsoon. IMD indicates Southwest Monsoon rainfall may
Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews key schemes with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma; focus on organic exports, tea garden communities, women's enterprises and agricultural infrastructure. Key Highlights Centre assures uninterrupted funding for agriculture and rural development in Assam. Special PMAY-G survey window to cover tea garden workers receiving
Nationwide campaign on soil health and balanced fertiliser use reaches millions through field programmes, digital outreach and farmer training, strengthening India's long-term food sustainability goals. Key Highlights More than 9.42 lakh farmers connected with the Khet Bachao Abhiyan within days of launch. 17,834 awareness programmes conducted across India. Nearly
Union Agriculture Minister urges citizens to make tree planting a lifelong habit, linking environmental protection with water security, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Key Highlights Shivraj Singh Chouhan planted a tree in Bhopal on World Environment Day. Event held under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke
India hosts high-level BRICS dialogue on advanced livestock technologies, dairy productivity and sustainable feed systems, reinforcing the sector's role in food security and rural livelihoods. Key Highlights India convened the BRICS High-Level Dialogue on Advanced Livestock Technology and Feed Systems (ALT&FS). Representatives from Brazil, China, Russia, UAE, Ethiopia,
National seafood export workshop in Visakhapatnam to focus on traceability, processing, infrastructure and global market competitiveness as India records all-time high marine exports. Key Highlights India achieved record seafood exports worth ₹73,890 crore (USD 8.45 billion) in FY 2025-26. Government targets ₹1 lakh crore in seafood exports. National Seafood
Government reviews advanced broodstock and hatchery facilities in Andhra Pradesh as India pushes for self-reliance in shrimp farming and targets ₹1 lakh crore seafood exports. Key Highlights Fisheries Secretary reviews key aquaculture and broodstock facilities in Visakhapatnam. Focus on producing high-quality SPF Black Tiger Shrimp broodstock in India. Initiative