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Shivraj Chouhan launches nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ as Centre reviews fertiliser stocks amid West Asia crisis

Shivraj Chouhan launches nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ as Centre reviews fertiliser stocks amid West Asia crisis

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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1, responding to the Prime Minister’s call to reduce excessive fertiliser use. The month-long campaign will run till June 30 and begin from Ramsiya village in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. Chouhan is reaching out to state Chief Ministers over phone and has written to all Chief Ministers seeking their cooperation. Under the drive, the minister will tour the country for a month, visiting farms and interacting directly with farmers to push for balanced fertiliser use, soil health management and alternatives like nano-urea and organic inputs. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Shivraj says fertilisers not easily available in international market, pushes for organic farming

Shivraj says fertilisers not easily available in international market, pushes for organic farming

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Bhubaneswar, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday acknowledged challenges in procuring fertilisers from the international market, urging states and farmers to increasingly adopt organic farming as an alternative. Shivraj says fertilisers not easily available in international market, pushes for organic farming Addressing the Eastern Zonal Agriculture Conference in Bhubaneswar, Chouhan said the Centre was making every possible effort to ensure fertiliser availability for farmers despite global supply constraints. “I have no hesitation in admitting that fertilisers are not easily available in the international market. The Government of India is trying hard to procure fertilisers from wherever they are available for our farmers,” he said. He stressed the need to prevent the diversion and misuse of subsidised fertilisers during the ongoing supply crunch. “We must ensure that subsidised fertilisers are not diverted to any other sector. At the same time, duplication and poor-quality fertilisers, which adversely affect crops and farmers, must also be checked. States should take stringent action wherever such irregularities are found,” Chouhan said. Referring to the Union Cabinet’s recent decision to …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails Assam NDA govt swearing-in

Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails Assam NDA govt swearing-in

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Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of the new NDA government in Assam a “historic day,” highlighting that the BJP-led alliance has secured a mandate for the third consecutive time with a record-breaking majority in the state. The oath-taking ceremony of the new Assam government is scheduled to take place on May 12 in Guwahati and is expected to witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, senior Union ministers, and chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from several NDA-ruled states. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

NDA floor leaders’ meet in Parliament, JP Nadda, Shivraj Chouhan among those present| India News

NDA floor leaders’ meet in Parliament, JP Nadda, Shivraj Chouhan among those present| India News

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New Delhi: A meeting of NDA floor leaders began in Parliament on Friday with several senior leaders of the alliance in attendance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Kiren Rijiju and Pralhad Joshi and other members amid voting on the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (PTI) Union Ministers J.P. Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Meghwal and Shivraj Singh Chouhan were present at the meeting, along with BJP National President Nitin Nabin. Among other leaders attending the meeting were Shrikant Shinde, Anupriya Patel, Jayant Chaudhary, H.D. Deve Gowda, M. Thambidurai, Upendra Kushwaha and Dileshwar Kamait. The Constitution Amendment Bill for the implementation of Women’s Reservation from the 2029 general elections was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Friday, with the opposition parties voting against it A Constitution Amendment Bill is passed if it gets the support of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. In the division that took place following the debate on the …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan pitches fertiliser subsidy revamp| India News

Shivraj Singh Chouhan pitches fertiliser subsidy revamp| India News

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Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday strongly pitched for transferring the country’s ₹1.71 lakh-core fertiliser subsidy directly to farmers’ bank accounts, instead of routing it through crop-nutrient manufacturers, hinting that discussions were on to arrive at a consensus on how to initiate the reform. Food security in the world’s most populous nation is closely linked to timely availability of fertilisers, bulk of which India imports to meet domestic requirements. The government has linked nearly 80.5 million farmers with the biometric Aadhaar-based digital IDs as part of the ministry’s Agristack platform, which would help facilitate targeted delivery of all kinds of direct benefit transfers, the minister said, addressing farmers at Krishi Vigyan Mela, the government’s annual farm science fair, in the national capital. “We have to take many decisions through consensus. One such issue is fertilizer subsidy. It’s a huge subsidy. Now we have to review this…because we often get complaints. Farmers don’t receive full benefits and there is diversion (of fertilizers),” Chouhan said. Food security in the world’s most populous nation is closely …

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, `Create six crore Lakhpati Didis`

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says, `Create six crore Lakhpati Didis`

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Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday directed officials to work on a “war footing” to achieve a revised target of creating six crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under the rural livelihoods mission.  He also instructed them to prepare a time-bound plan to link 10 crore women with financial inclusion initiatives. Chouhan expressed satisfaction over the mission’s progress but stressed that a focused strategy is required to meet the expanded goals. “Achieving the ambitious goal of 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ would require connecting at least 10 crore women to the various financial inclusion initiatives of the Ministry of Rural Development,” the minister said, directing officials to work in close coordination with state governments to ensure the successful attainment of these target. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do …

‘Clamour Is Purely Political’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Rejects Congress Criticism On MGNREGA Revamp | India News

‘Clamour Is Purely Political’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Rejects Congress Criticism On MGNREGA Revamp | India News

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Last Updated:December 27, 2025, 20:01 IST Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Congress lacked both intent and policy commitment towards rural employment and had used Mahatma Gandhi’s name for electoral gains. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan | File Image Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of indulging in “purely political clamour” and shedding “crocodile tears” over the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the newly notified Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G). In a detailed post on X, Chouhan said the Congress lacked both intent and policy commitment towards rural employment and had used Mahatma Gandhi’s name for electoral gains. “This is the same Congress that repeatedly reduced MGNREGA’s budget and froze wages. Today, its leaders are pretending to be champions of the poor,” he said. Defending the revamped rural employment framework, the minister said the new system focuses on technology-driven transparency and timely wage payments to ensure funds are credited directly to workers’ …

Some people trying to create confusion about VB-G RAM G Act: Shivraj Chouhan

Some people trying to create confusion about VB-G RAM G Act: Shivraj Chouhan

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New Delhi, Some people are trying to create confusion about the VB-G RAM G Act, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan claimed on Monday, and stressed the need for disseminating correct information about the new rural employment scheme at the village level. Some people trying to create confusion about VB-G RAM G Act: Shivraj Chouhan After a meeting with Rozgar Sahayaks from different states in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal, he termed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, which replaces the MGNREGA, as historic. “Some people are trying to create confusion about this scheme, but it is important to understand the truth and ensure that correct information reaches every village,” the Union minister said. Chouhan pointed out that the administrative expenditure under the new rural employment scheme has been increased to 9 per cent from 6 per cent earlier. “The direct benefit of this will be that, out of the total proposed budget of ₹1,51,282 crore, more than ₹13,000 crore will be earmarked for salaries of employees and administrative requirements,” he said. Asserting …

From PM to Rahul Gandhi and Maharashtra leaders, condolences pour in for Shivraj Patil | Mumbai News

From PM to Rahul Gandhi and Maharashtra leaders, condolences pour in for Shivraj Patil | Mumbai News

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LEADERS FROM across the political spectrum, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, NCP-SP leader Sharad Pawar, CM Devendra Fadnavis, Dy CMs Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde expressed grief and paid tributes to former Union Home Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker and senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil, who passed away in his hometown Latur on Friday at the age of 90. Remembering his decades-long service and integrity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Saddened by the passing of Shri Shivraj Patil Ji. He was an experienced leader, having served as MLA, MP, Union Minister, Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly as well as the Lok Sabha during his long years in public life. He was passionate about contributing to the welfare of society. I have had many interactions with him over the years, the most recent one being a few months ago at my residence. My thoughts are with his family in this sad hour. Om Shanti.” Saddened by the passing of Shri Shivraj Patil Ji. He was an experienced leader, having served …

Maharashtra Senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil Chakurkar passes away at 91

Maharashtra Senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil Chakurkar passes away at 91

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Senior Congress leader and former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil Chakurkar passed away on Friday morning at his residence in Deoghar, Latur, Maharashtra. He was 91 years old and had been undergoing treatment at home for several days, according to the reports. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar described his demise as the loss of a cultured and diligent personality. In his condolence message, Ajit Pawar lauded Chakurkar’s lifelong commitment to public service, describing him as a symbol of simplicity and moral values. During his extensive political career, Chakurkar held several key positions, including Union Minister, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, and Governor of Punjab, consistently upholding ethics in politics. काँग्रेसचे ज्येष्ठ नेते, लोकसभेचे माजी अध्यक्ष, देशाचे माजी गृहमंत्री शिवराज पाटील चाकूरकर यांच्या निधनानं देशाच्या राजकारणातील एक सभ्य, सुसंस्कृत आणि अभ्यासू व्यक्तिमत्व आपण गमावलं आहे. मी त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो. शिवराज पाटील चाकूरकर यांनी लोकसेवेचा नवा आदर्श… pic.twitter.com/GeVlK13Isp — Ajit Pawar (@AjitPawarSpeaks) December 12, 2025 As Lok Sabha Speaker, he spearheaded the modernisation and computerisation of Parliament, introduced live telecasting of …