From farm incomes and crop insurance to pucca houses, Farmer IDs and women-led enterprises, a series of August initiatives underline the Centre’s focus on rural livelihoods, technology and market access Key Highlights ₹340.59 crore approved for Rajasthan under agricultural development and PM-RKVY initiatives. Rajasthan gets approval for 2,89,355
‘Three-Bigha’ integrated farming model can generate up to ₹2 lakh annual family income; Centre and Bihar to focus on natural farming, branding and market access Key Highlights Integrated farming can reduce income risks for small and marginal farmers. ICAR's 2–3 bigha model combines crops, fisheries, poultry, ducks, vegetables,
Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for farm-to-global market integration, state and district-level agricultural plans, higher farm incomes and six crore Lakhpati Didis Key Highlights Agriculture and food processing identified as key pillars of the ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’ vision. Government targets six crore Lakhpati Didis, after achieving the three-crore milestone. Focus
Demand-driven research, integrated farming and stronger industry partnerships to drive farm incomes, climate resilience and global market access Key Highlights ICAR calls for research aligned with farmers, markets and consumer needs 386 new crop varieties released, including 94% climate-resilient and 29% biofortified varieties Foodgrain production increased by around 19
Centre expands rural housing eligibility and doubles Rajasthan’s Lakhpati Didi target to 32 lakh Key Highlights 2,89,355 rural houses approved for Rajasthan under PMAY-G at a project cost of ₹3,473 crore. Survey completed for 29.13 lakh additional potential beneficiaries; further approvals to follow physical verification. Families owning two-wheelers, women
Oilseeds, Pulses and Sugarcane also trail last year’s levels, while Jute & Mesta acreage rises marginally Key Highlights Total Kharif crop coverage stood at 1,016.57 lakh hectares as of August 14, 2026, compared with 1,037.52 lakh hectares a year earlier. Rice acreage fell by 14.37 lakh hectares year-on-year
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge at Pusa; focus on 6 crore Lakhpati Didis, agricultural exports, food processing and global market access Key Highlights Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead the ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge at Pusa on August 18. Government targets
New digital system links welfare payments to food purchases, giving beneficiaries greater choice while adding safeguards against diversion of funds Key Highlights Chandigarh has launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) pilot for the Public Distribution System. Beneficiaries can use the digitally transferred funds