Government clarifies that States can now include wild-animal crop damage as an add-on cover under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana at their own cost Key Highlights PMFBY provides insurance coverage against crop losses caused by non-preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest stages. The scheme is voluntary for
Government reports 26.09 crore Soil Health Cards issued, while natural and organic farming programmes expand across the country Key Highlights 26.09 crore Soil Health Cards have been generated and issued to farmers. More than 1.36 crore farmers were reached through the 2026 Kharif-season soil-health awareness campaign. 23.13 lakh farmers
ICAR-led planning underway across seven States and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to align agriculture with local climate, resources and market needs Key Highlights Agricultural Action Plans have been initiated for Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Roadmaps are being
AIKCC delegation tells Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan that ethanol can raise farm incomes and strengthen energy security if pricing and policy remain farmer-centric Key Highlights AIKCC farmer leaders expressed support for ethanol as a new market for agricultural produce. Farmers said ethanol could create additional demand for
Honey output rises from 80,530 MT in 2014-15 to 1,51,690 MT in 2025-26 as government strengthens scientific beekeeping and value-added honey supply chains Key Highlights National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) is being implemented through the National Bee Board (NBB). Honey production increased from 80,530 MT in 2014–15
Government targets 69.7 million tonnes of oilseeds and 350 lakh tonnes of pulses by 2030-31 as domestic production and seed distribution expand Key Highlights National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) targets 69.7 million tonnes of primary oilseed production by 2030-31. Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses targets 350 lakh
Government targets oil palm expansion across 15 States as ₹1,447 crore released during 2021-22 to 2025-26 and 2026-27 action plans approved for ₹1,143.9 crore Key Highlights National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was launched in 2021-22 with an outlay of ₹11,040 crore. Mission targets expansion of oil
Government says FPOs are expanding into aggregation, value addition and marketing, strengthening farmer linkages with organised food markets Key Highlights 10,000 FPOs have been formed under the Central Sector Scheme since 2020-21. 1,175 FPOs have 100% women membership. Women account for around 40% of total FPO shareholders. FPOs have reported