Haryana agriculture Archives

13 Aug

Haryana Emerges as National Leader in White Button Mushroom Production

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana agriculture, horticulture policy, Mushroom Production, Shyam Singh Rana, Smart Farming

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is rapidly establishing itself among the leading states in India for white button mushroom production as part of an overarching initiative to boost farmer incomes and modernize agricultural infrastructure. State Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the government is providing subsidies ranging between 40 and 50 per cent to encourage farmers to set up mushroom cultivation units. Furthermore, to support the socio-economic advancement of Scheduled Caste farmers, special targeted schemes have been introduced, offering subsidies of up to 85 per cent for various horticultural undertakings. To further expand and modernize the sector,…

08 Jul

Natural Farming the Strongest Pillar of Developed India, Says Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana agriculture, Kisan Committee, Natural farming, Nayab Singh Saini, sustainable development

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a major initiative to promote natural farming across the state during his address at the Natural Farming Dialogue organised by the Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department in Panchkula. The Chief Minister declared that a Prakriti Shri Ann Prerak Kisan Committee will be established in every district of Haryana. These committees, functioning as brand ambassadors for sustainable agriculture, will actively connect with local farmers, visit their fields, and coordinate with the state government to integrate traditional methods into modern practices. He assured attendees that suggestions from farmers would be implemented…

03 Jul

Haryana Vision 2047: Chief Minister Reviews 5-Year Agricultural Roadmap to Boost Farmers’ Income

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFarmers income, Haryana agriculture, Nayab Singh Saini, Sustainable farming, Vision 2047

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a high-level review meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on Friday to evaluate the Agriculture Department's upcoming five-year roadmap and action plan. Aligned with the state's Vision 2047 initiative, the comprehensive strategy focuses on integrating modern technologies, reducing input costs, and establishing better market linkages to substantially increase farmers' income. The Chief Minister directed officials to implement budgetary promises and policy announcements within the stipulated timeframes to ensure direct benefits reach local farmers. The state government has set a target to reclaim 1.40 lakh acres of waterlogged and salinity-affected land…

01 Jul

Haryana Brings Ten Agricultural Marketing Board Services Under Right to Service Act

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabFarmer welfare, Haryana agriculture, HSAMB services, J-Form Haryana, Right to Service

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Government has taken a significant step toward ensuring time-bound, transparent, and accountable public delivery by bringing ten essential services of the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board under the purview of the Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014. A formal notification regarding this regulatory expansion was officially issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi in Chandigarh. Under the new guidelines, strict timelines have been established for various citizen and farmer-centric services to eliminate administrative delays and enhance rural governance. According to the official notification, critical administrative procedures including the issuance of No Objection Certificates, duplicate allotments or…

12 Jun

Haryana Set to Become National Hub for Certified Seed Potato Production: Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana agriculture, seed potato hub, Shyam Singh Rana, tissue culture act

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is rapidly positioning itself to become a premier national hub for the production of high-quality certified seed potatoes, accelerating its existing leadership in agriculture and horticulture. Speaking as the chief guest at a high-level state workshop in Chandigarh today, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana highlighted the state's strategic shift toward scientific seed cultivation. Hosted by the Department of Horticulture, the specialized session focused heavily on the upcoming implementation of the landmark Haryana Tissue Culture-Based Seed Potato Act, 2026, alongside the state's comprehensive Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO) Mission and the overarching Haryana Horticulture…

08 Jun

State Government To Purchase Organic Carbon Analysis Kits: Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanachemical-free farming, Haryana agriculture, Organic carbon analysis, Shyam Singh Rana, soil health testing

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major bid to prevent agricultural lands from turning barren and to make farmers self-reliant, the Haryana government has decided to purchase specialized "Organic Carbon Analysis" kits. These modern kits will enable precise testing of soil samples to determine the exact level of organic carbon present in individual agricultural fields across the state. Haryana Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shyam Singh Rana, shared this information after presiding over a meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee on Monday. The meeting was also attended by State Education Minister Mahipal Singh Dhanda and senior administrative officials, including…

02 Jun

Haryana Targetting 20 Lakh Metric Tonne Grain Storage Capacity Expansion

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiagrain storage infrastructure, Haryana agriculture, Nayab Singh Saini, Public-Private Partnership

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired an agricultural oversight session in Chandigarh on Tuesday to evaluate the Food and Civil Supplies Department's roadmap under the provincial Haryana Vision-2047 strategy. Addressing structural gaps in rural logistics, the Chief Minister mandated the immediate construction of new covered godowns with a combined storage capacity of 20 lakh metric tonnes within the current annual cycle. The capital project will be executed using a Public-Private Partnership model to establish secure warehousing networks and mitigate post-harvest crop degradation. During the operational briefing, Food and Civil Supplies Commissioner and Secretary J. Ganesan noted…

06 May

Haryana Government to Construct Massive Grain Silo Between Shahbad and Ambala to Secure Harvests

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGrain storage, Haryana agriculture, Hisar Airport, Nayab Singh Saini, Palwal water supply, Shahbad Ambala silo

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has prioritized the permanent resolution of grain storage issues by directing the construction of a large-scale silo between Shahbad and Ambala. During a high-level review meeting held at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on Wednesday, the Chief Minister emphasized that providing adequate warehouse and silo facilities is essential to prevent grain wastage and honour the hard work of the province's farmers. He instructed officials to identify approximately 100 acres of land situated strategically between a railway line and a road to ensure cost-effective connectivity across the country. The designated departments have been…

13 Jan

Haryana Leads the Nation in Horticulture, Beekeeping and Protected Farming: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanabeekeeping policy, Haryana agriculture, horticulture development, protected farming

Chandigarh, January 13 — Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Monday said the state has emerged as a national leader in horticulture, beekeeping and protected cultivation, driven by sustained policy focus and innovation-led farming practices. Addressing a pre-budget consultation meeting related to the Horticulture Department here, the minister said the Haryana government is consistently working to transform the state into a hub of agricultural innovation while ensuring a steady rise in farmers’ income. He reviewed the utilisation of funds allocated to the department in the previous budget and discussed future priorities aimed at strengthening farmer-centric schemes.…

12 Jan

SC Farmers to Get Tractor Subsidy of up to ₹3 Lakh in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana agriculture, Meri Fasal Mera Byora, Nayab Singh Saini government, SC farmers, tractor subsidy scheme

Chandigarh, January 12: The Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department has invited online applications for the Tractor Subsidy Scheme for the year 2025–26 to empower farmers belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. Eligible farmers can apply for the scheme through the department’s portal www.agriharyana.gov.in till January 15. A government spokesperson said that Scheduled Caste farmers registered on the “Meri Fasal Mera Byora (MFMB)” portal and owning agricultural land are eligible to apply for a subsidy of up to ₹3 lakh per unit on tractors with a capacity of 45 horsepower (HP) or more. Land registered in the name of…