Tag: Agriculture

BRICS Business Forum 2026: India Calls for Open Markets and Stronger Supply Chains

BRICS Business Forum 2026 opened with a strong emphasis on greater economic cooperation, market access and resilient global supply chains.

PM Modi Meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Discusses Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and discussed strengthening India’s partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network across healthcare, agriculture, rural development and empowerment.

Nirmala Sitharaman Reflects on India's Early Development Model at NCAER Lecture

Speaking at the C.D. Deshmukh Lecture hosted by NCAER, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reflected on India's early post-independence development strategy. She highlighted the establishment of institutions such as ISRO, BARC, BHEL and the IITs, while noting that slow infrastructure execution, dependence on external powers, and limited focus on exports affected India's long-term economic trajectory.

Bihar Makhana Export Reaches Canada for the First Time, Farmers Get Over 50% Better Prices

Bihar Makhana Export Reaches Canada for the First Time, Farmers Get Over 50% Better Prices

President Murmu Invites Moldovan Firms to Invest in India

President Droupadi Murmu, alongside Moldovan President Maia Sandu, addressed the India-Moldova Business Forum in Chișinău, highlighting vast opportunities for bilateral collaboration in digital technology, AI, fintech, renewable energy, manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare. She also invited Moldovan businesses to invest in India's fast-growing economy.

Amit Shah Unveils World's Largest Yogurt Plant in Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that West Bengal will host the world's largest yogurt production plant, benefiting over 3.7 lakh dairy farmers and boosting the rural economy.

Amit Shah Lays Amul Bengal Dairy Unit Foundation in WB

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the Amul Bengal Dairy Curd Production Unit in West Bengal, a project aimed at boosting dairy production, creating jobs and empowering local farmers.

Suvendu Adhikari: PMAY, Farm Schemes Get Big Boost

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said the Centre has approved 1 lakh PMAY homes, four new agricultural training centres, farmer support initiatives and an extension for the PMAY beneficiary list deadline.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils Rural Push for Bengal

"India-New Zealand Friendship Has New Momentum": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, expanding cooperation in trade, technology, defence, healthcare, agriculture and investment during landmark talks in Auckland.

India, Afghanistan Boost Agricultural Cooperation

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Afghanistan's Agriculture Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari agreed to deepen bilateral agricultural cooperation. The discussions focused on climate-resilient farming, digital agriculture, soil health, micro-irrigation, post-harvest management, agricultural education, and establishing a Joint Working Group to prepare a long-term roadmap. India also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghanistan through quality seeds, research, irrigation, capacity building and advanced agricultural technologies.

Modi, Herminie Forge Stronger India-Seychelles Alliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie reaffirmed their commitment to peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean region. The leaders reviewed progress under the USD 175 million Special Economic Package, exchanged multiple MoUs across key sectors, and launched the commemorative logo celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations.