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Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is actively addressing multiple challenges and opportunities within India's agricultural sector. Recent initiatives include reviewing rainfall deficit impacts with Amit Shah and directing efforts to mitigate potential drought conditions, particularly in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, while ensuring stable food grain supplies. Simultaneously, Chouhan is focused on supporting farmers facing economic hardship, such as the Totapuri mango growers in Andhra Pradesh, and promoting sustainable farming practices through campaigns like Khet Bachao Abhiyan, now a national mission. Furthermore, the government is bolstering rural employment with the Viksit Bharat G-Ram G scheme and prioritizing climate resilience through contingency planning and promoting water conservation measures, underscored by India’s leadership in fostering global agricultural cooperation within the BRICS framework.
Shah Reviews El Niño Rainfall Deficit Impact
Union Ministers Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed below-normal rainfall impacts from El Niño, directing inter-ministerial coordination.
Government monitoring potential drought conditions, a
Andhra Totapuri Mango Price Committee Formed
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs ICAR to form expert committee to address falling Totapuri mango prices in Andhra Pradesh.
Committee chaired by ICAR-CISH Director to examine en
Ministry Launches Viksit Bharat G-Ram G Employment Scheme
Union Ministry launches Viksit Bharat G-Ram G scheme guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment with ₹1.51 lakh crore first-year allocation.
Scheme includes legal provisions for unemployment allowance,
Shivraj Chouhan Assesses Arunachal Assam Flood Damage
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits Arunachal Pradesh to assess flood damage after aerial survey was deferred due to bad weather.
Minister plans comprehensive ground and aerial inspection of f
Union Minister Chouhan Concludes Khet Bachao Abhiyan in Haryana
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan concluded the Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign in Haryana, announcing its transformation into a national mission for sustainable farming.
Haryana provides
Shivraj Chouhan Visits Arunachal Flood-Affected Areas
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan to visit flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh on July 1 for ground assessment.
Chouhan will chair high-level review meeting in Guwahati on June 30 to evaluate flood i
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Uttarakhand Farm Visit
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visiting Uttarakhand on June 26 for agricultural development review.
Minister to interact with farmers under 'Save the Farms Campaign' in Rudrapur and
Shivraj Chouhan Attends Khet Bachao Abhiyan Concluding Ceremony
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to attend concluding ceremony of month-long 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' campaign in Haryana's Rewari district.
Minister will interact with farmers on farm pr
Centre Allocates Rs 544 Crore for Stubble Management
Union Ministers review Crop Residue Management scheme progress with Rs 544.15 crore allocated for 2026-27 stubble management.
Targets include distributing 46,000+ machines and developing 141 stubble s
Agriculture Ministry Reviews Kharif Season El Niño Preparedness
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired high-level meeting to review Kharif 2026 preparations and El Niño contingency planning.
Directed mission-mode campaign to increase cotton produ
UP MSP Procurement Extended, 6.18 Lakh Houses Approved
Union Agriculture Minister extends MSP procurement for wheat, gram, and masoor in UP until July 8, 2026, preventing farmer distress sales.
Centre approves 6,18,482 pucca houses for Uttar Pradesh under
Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan Patna Visit Highlights
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan concluded a Patna visit highlighting central government agricultural and rural development schemes.
The visit emphasized coordination with Bihar's gove
Centre Reviews Kharif Preparedness Amid El Niño
Centre identifies 315 vulnerable districts and implements contingency plans for weak monsoon, with 111 high-priority districts having irrigation below 25%.
Water conservation prioritized through MGNRE
India Reports 4.5% Agricultural Growth at BRICS Conference
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed BRICS agriculture ministers, highlighting India's 4.5% annual agricultural growth and 376 million tonne food production.
India emphasized emp
BRICS Adopts Indore Declaration on Agricultural Cooperation
BRICS agriculture ministers unanimously adopted the Indore Declaration, establishing four new global networks for agricultural cooperation.
New initiatives include Centers of Excellence on regenerativ
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Vidisha Model KVK Agricultural Center
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone for a 49-acre model Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
The center will provide scientific farming trainin
BRICS Adopts Farmer-Centric Indore Declaration on Agriculture
BRICS Agriculture Ministers unanimously adopted the Indore Declaration focusing on food security, farmer welfare, and climate-resilient agriculture.
Four new global agricultural platforms announced: C
Union Minister Chouhan Launches National Khet Bachao Abhiyan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched nationwide month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Madhya Pradesh to promote soil conservation.
Campaign focuses on balanced fertilizer use, Soil
Shivraj Chouhan Plants Tree Under Ek Ped Maa Campaign
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan planted a tree in Bhopal under PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day.
Chouhan emphasized tree plantation's critical role in
Assam Agriculture Rural Development Funding Assured
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures no fund shortage for Assam's agriculture and rural development, pledging full support for central schemes.
Technical bottlenecks in PMAY-G and MNREGA resol
Government Alerts on El Niño, Monsoon at 90% LPA
India's 2026 Southwest Monsoon forecast at 90% of Long Period Average with developing El Niño conditions prompting high-level government alert.
National reservoir storage is at 127% of normal levels,
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Visits Flood-Hit Arunachal Pradesh
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will conduct a two-day visit to Northeast India on PM Modi's directions.
He will chair a high-level review meeting in Guwahati to assess flood impact o
Shivraj Chouhan Attends Khet Bachao Abhiyan Conclusion
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attending concluding ceremony of month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign in Haryana.
Event features farmer interactions on crop protection, organic far
Andhra Pradesh Hosts VB-G RAM G National Launch July 1
National launch of Viksit Bharat Rozgar aur Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) scheduled from Andhra Pradesh on July 1, 2026 with all state ministers participating virtually.
Andhra Pradesh received record in
UP MSP Procurement Extended, 6.18 Lakh Houses Approved
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended MSP procurement for wheat, gram, and masoor in UP until July 8, 2026.
Approved 6,18,482 pucca houses for Uttar Pradesh under the new phase of Pradhan Mant
Ministry of Rural Development Hosts First National Gramin Vikas Sammelan
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chairs first Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan on June 28-29 in Delhi to review rural development schemes.
Conference focuses on PMAY-Gramin, PMGSY, rural livelihood
Centre Allocates ₹1.25 Lakh Crore for Rural Development
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a ₹1.25 lakh crore allocation for rural employment and village development under Viksit Bharat GRAMG initiative.
An interim allocation of ₹95,692 crore w
Assam Receives Full Funding Assurance for Rural Schemes
Union Minister assures no fund shortage for Assam's agriculture and rural development, pledging full support for central schemes.
MGNREGA technical issues resolved with funds allocated per state deman
Shivraj Chouhan Plants Tree Under Ek Ped Maa Campaign
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan planted a tree in Bhopal under PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day.
Chouhan emphasized tree plantation's critical role in