Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced 9.25 crore farmer IDs created across 19 states, targeting 100% coverage in six months.
Minister directed states to strictly check hoarding and black-marketing of fertilisers and ensure technology-based equitable distribution to farmers.
Approvals granted for MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds in 12 states including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
First Regional Agriculture Conference for Western Zone scheduled in Jaipur on April 7, with Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to run again in May.