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BRICS AGRICULTURE MINISTERS’ MEETING 2026 Why in the News? Upcoming Summit: The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on June 12–13, 2026. Delegate Visit: Representatives from Brazil, South Africa, Ethiopia, and other BRICS countries visited Indore ahead of the meeting to explore business networking opportunities and international trade cooperation. …
Read MoreNational Farmers’ Day Celebrates Annadatas and Rural Legacy Why in the News? National Farmers’ Day 2025 is being observed across India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, honouring farmers’ contributions to nation-building and highlighting government initiatives aimed at farmer welfare and sustainable agricultural growth. This celebration comes at a time when the …
Read MoreCentre Launches Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Why in the News ? The Central Government announced the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) identifying 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts across 29 States and UTs to boost productivity, crop diversification, and irrigation. Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 12 districts under the new initiative. Key Features of …
Read MoreMaharashtra Scraps Re 1 Crop Insurance Scheme Why in the News ? Maharashtra has discontinued its Re 1 crop insurance scheme, introduced in 2023, due to rampant fraudulent claims. The state has reverted to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), where premiums are calculated as a percentage of the sum assured. Background of the …
Read MoreMadhya Pradesh Bans Benefits for Stubble Burners Why in the News? Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister announced that farmers engaging in stubble burning will lose access to government benefits under the CM Kisan Kalyan Scheme and Minimum Support Price (MSP) from May 1, to curb rising environmental damage. Government’s New Measures Against Stubble Burning: Farmers …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the establishment of around 8,800 Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs) against the target of 10,000. Source: UGI Benefits of FPOs: Support to Farmers: Provides access to improved technology, credit, better inputs, and more markets. Quality Incentive: Encourages the production of better quality commodities. About Farmers Producer …
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