JUL 14, 2026
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the Centre has approved ₹8,508 crore for rural development in West Bengal. With the state's contribution, the total outlay will exceed ₹12,064 crore to strengthen rural employment, improve infrastructure, and support disaster-affected communities.
JUL 14, 2026
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.
JUL 14, 2026
JUL 9, 2026
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.