Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders district-level contingency planning, reviews fertilizer stocks and launches mission-mode strategy to strengthen domestic crop productionKey HighlightsCentre reviews nationwide Kharif 2026 preparedness amid possible El Niño conditions.Special contingency plans to be developed for districts vulnerable to low or uneven rainfall.Weekly
49-acre model Krishi Vigyan Kendra to serve as a live agricultural laboratory; focus on integrated farming, food processing, agri-startups and value addition to boost rural incomesKey HighlightsUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed the foundation stone ceremony for a model Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in
Three-day hands-on programme aims to strengthen dairy entrepreneurship, value-added product development, branding and market readiness among micro food processing enterprisesKey HighlightsNIFTEM-T organized a three-day training programme on Dairy Processing and Value Addition from June 16-18, 2026.25 PMFME beneficiaries from 10 districts across Tamil Nadu participated.Training
Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews comprehensive reforms focused on technology, manpower, training and decision-making authority for frontline railway leadershipNew Delhi, June 19, 2026: In a significant move aimed at strengthening passenger services and improving station-level operations, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reviewed a comprehensive framework to empower
₹1,400 crore rail corridor to connect key pilgrimage destinations, improve regional mobility and unlock economic opportunities across the Majha regionChandigarh, June 18, 2026: In a landmark development for Punjab's transportation and tourism landscape, the Government of India has revived the long-pending Qadian–Beas New Railway Line
New rail-based transportation initiative aims to transform industrial waste into a valuable resource for cement, construction and sustainable infrastructure projectsNew Delhi, June 18, 2026: Indian Railways is set to play a pivotal role in India's circular economy ambitions through a new initiative aimed at enabling
Capacity expansion to strengthen passenger mobility, freight logistics and tourism access across one of Gujarat’s fastest-growing regionsBhuj, June 17, 2026: Indian Railways has approved the ₹493 crore doubling of the 49-kilometre Adipur–Bhuj rail section in Gujarat, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing capacity, improving
New rail link to bypass Panvel Junction, reduce freight delays by nearly two hours and enhance connectivity to JNPT, India’s largest container portMumbai, June 17, 2026: Indian Railways has approved the construction of the ₹172 crore Somtane–Chikhli Chord Line project in Maharashtra, a key infrastructure