Tag: Central government

Govt sets up Digital Centre in Delhi to empower farmers across India

This is expected to help the farmers make better decisions to increase crop output.

March 9, 2024

Centre fixes 320 lakh tonnes wheat procurement target, 6 lakh tonnes for millets

Various factors impacting procurement such as forecast of weather conditions, production estimates, and readiness of states were reviewed.

February 29, 2024

Central govt subsidy on loans to farmers jumps over 5-fold to Rs 1.3 lakh crore in 2014-2023

These Short Term Crop Loans/Kisan Credit Card are being given under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS).

February 29, 2024

Govt will continue with nextgen economic reforms in 3rd term: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman said that several reforms were undertaken by the government during the last 10 years and the trend will continue.

February 27, 2024

More efforts to be put in from both sides for consensus: Union Minister Arjun Munda on farmers’ protest

He further affirmed the central government's commitment to working for the interest of farmers.

February 22, 2024

Govt requests time for talks as farmers’ protest at Shambhu Border enters sixth day

Earlier, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Friday said that efforts to find a solution continue and the next round of talks with farmers will take place on Sunday.

February 18, 2024

Farmers protest: No breakthrough in talks with Centre; next meet on Sunday

After the meeting concluded, Union Minister Arjun Munda said that the third round of talks with the leaders of the protesting farmers was, however, "positive".

February 16, 2024

“Govt wants to reach solution through talks”: Arjun Munda after meeting with farmer leaders ends in stalemate

The Union Minister affirmed that the Centre was working to protect and uphold the rights of farmers and people in general.

February 13, 2024

Decision on more funds for TN after central team submits flood report: Union Minister

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, the Union Minister said additional funds will be sanctioned and released after a central fact-finding team submits a report in this regard.

February 12, 2024

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah gives Chalo Delhi call to protest against ‘financial tyranny’ of Centre

The demonstration is scheduled for Wednesday at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

February 6, 2024