Agriculture Minister

Cabinet Approves Increase In Minimum Support Price For All Kharif Crops

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 3, 2019

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar made the announcement after a meeting of the Union Cabinet and the CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

With Gift Of Mangoes, Bihar Minister Makes Plea To "Save The Environment"

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday July 8, 2019

The Bihar government last week distributed gift baskets containing seven mangoes and mango saplings to lawmakers in the state. According to agriculture minister Rem Kumar the step was taken with environmental concerns in mind

No Basis To Link Use Of Fertilisers To Cancer: Narendra Singh Tomar

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 2, 2019

There is no scientific basis to link use of fertilisers and pesticides to cancer, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

PM Modi Monitoring Encephalitis Outbreak In Bihar, Assures Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday June 21, 2019

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan today said that the encephalitis outbreak in Bihar, which has claimed the lives of 136 children so far, is being constantly monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. "PM @narendramodi has been constantly monitoring the situation in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. It was as per his instructions that I went to Muzaffarpur. ...

Farmers To Contribute Rs 100 Per Month Under PM-Kisan Pension Yojana

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday June 14, 2019

Discussing the new scheme with state agriculture ministers through a video conference, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar urged all states and union territories to roll out the programme at the earliest.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Rejects Resignation Of Minister Lalchand Kataria

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 1, 2019

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has rejected the resignation of Agriculture Minister Lalchand Kataria, who had offered to quit following the poor results of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha polls in the state.

Funds Under PM-Kisan Scheme Yet To Be Transferred To Farmers In UP

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 30, 2019

Funds under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi could not be transferred to 1.5 lakh farmers in Uttar Pradesh due to "data mismatch" and they will soon receive funds after the problem is rectified, UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said today.

"Nitin Gadkari As Agriculture Minister": Farmer Who Sent Earnings To PM

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 27, 2019

A farmer from Nashik in Maharashtra, who had caused a flutter last year by sending his paltry earnings from onion sale to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has requested him to make Nitin Gadkari Agriculture Minister.

For Goa Government, The People Of The State Are Its Real Valentines: Vijai Sardesai

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 14, 2019

Valentine's Day is celebrated globally on February 14, as a day for sharing love and affection.

"Rahul Gandhi Tweeted On Rafale Audio Tapes As He Was In Goa": Minister

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 30, 2019

Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted about the Rafale audio tape and Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's possession of "explosive Rafale secrets" on Monday just because he is in Goa and wants to keep the issue alive, Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai said on Tuesday.

Modi Government Set Up India's Second Agricultural Institute: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 28, 2019

Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Sunday alleged that the previous UPA government ignored the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission for setting up of a second Indian Agriculture Research Institute

Goa Government Knows How to Survive "By Hook Or By Crook": Minister

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 27, 2019

A day after Congress claimed that it will form a government in Goa after Mandrem and Shirod Assembly bypolls, Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and Goa agriculture minister said today that the current dispensation knew how to survive "by hook or by crook".

Budget 2019 To Be Dedicated To Farmers: Agriculture Minister

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday January 24, 2019

Mr Singh said government's decision to boost investment in agriculture had brought transformation in the sector and the upcoming Budget will be dedicated to farmers.

Brazil Model Gisele Bundchen Accused Of Criticising Environment Record

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen on Wednesday defended her work as an environmental activist, after the country's new agriculture minister accused her of issuing criticism "without knowledge."

Big Farm Decision To Counter Rahul Gandhi Challenge? PM's Marathon Meet

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday December 27, 2018

Around hundred days to the national election in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek another term, the BJP-led government is planning a major announcement for farmers, for which the PM held a nearly three-hour meeting at his residence last evening.