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17 Jun

Haryana Honours Floriculture Champions as CM Nayab Singh Saini Pushes for Horticulture-Led Growth

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFlower Cultivation, Haryana Farmers, Haryana Floriculture Awards, Nayab Singh Saini, Pushp Ratna Award, Pushp Samman Award

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday recognised the contributions of progressive farmers in the floriculture sector by presenting the prestigious Pushp Ratna and Pushp Samman awards during a state-level programme held at Munimpur village. The awards were conferred on farmers from different districts who have demonstrated excellence in flower cultivation and adopted innovative agricultural practices to strengthen the state's horticulture sector. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Haryana's farmers are increasingly embracing modern farming methods and exploring high-value crops to improve productivity and profitability. He noted that floriculture has emerged as an important avenue…

05 Jun

Haryana Reopens Sunflower Procurement Portal for 60 Days; Announces Mega Eco-Tourism and Afforestation Plans

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanabird watching circuit, eco tourism, Forest Department, Haryana Farmers, Nayab Singh Saini, Pipli zoo, sunflower portal

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a major relief package for the state's agricultural sector by declaring that the government procurement portal for sunflower crops will be reopened for the next 60 days. Making the announcement during a World Environment Day event in Panchkula—where he also launched the JAICA-funded Sustainable Horticulture Promotion Project—the Chief Minister emphasized that the decision aims to protect growers who missed the initial registration deadlines due to unavoidable circumstances. Chief Minister Saini directed administrative officials to ensure the immediate reopening of the digital portal, reiterating that the state remains committed to…

29 Oct

Haryana Launches ‘Kapas Kisan’ App to Ensure Cotton Farmers Get Full MSP

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCotton Corporation of India, Haryana Farmers, Kapas Kisan app, Minimum Support Price

Chandigarh, October 29, 2025 — The Haryana government has introduced a new mobile application, Kapas Kisan, to ensure that cotton-growing farmers receive the full Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their produce during the 2025–26 season.Developed by the Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI), a Government of India enterprise, the app allows farmers to conveniently sell their cotton after verifying crop details already submitted on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora (MFMB) portal. The Kapas Kisan app is now available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple iOS.An official spokesperson said that all registered cotton farmers in Haryana should…

23 Oct

Government Under PM Modi Working Tirelessly for Farmers’ Welfare: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Farmers, MSP hike, Nayab Singh Saini, PM Narendra Modi, sugarcane price

Chandigarh, October 23: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both the Central and State governments are consistently working in the interest of farmers. Whether it is the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for sugarcane or procurement of paddy and wheat at MSP, every decision aims to boost farmers’ income, he added.The Chief Minister made these remarks while interacting with farmers at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir. Several farmers from Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar, and nearby areas met him on the occasion of Diwali to express their gratitude for the…

13 Sep

From Water Scarcity to Innovation: How Farmers in Southern Haryana Are Turning the Tide

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Farmers, Khet-Jalghar scheme, Mahendragarh irrigation, Water Conservation

Chandigarh – Once struggling with acute water scarcity, farmers in southern Haryana are now setting an example of agricultural transformation by adopting modern techniques. Government initiatives like the Khet-Jalghar scheme and micro-irrigation projects have changed lives in Mahendragarh district, especially in villages like Budin and Duloth, where farmers no longer depend solely on rainfall.Farmers in Duloth explained that subsidies for building both community and individual ponds have enabled them to move beyond traditional practices. They are now using advanced methods like drip and sprinkler irrigation, producing higher yields with less water.This shift is not only boosting farm incomes but also…

27 Aug

Haryana Government Announces Cane Dues Payment and Flood Relief Measures in Hansi Villages

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHansi waterlogging, Haryana Farmers, Narayangarh sugar mill, Shruti Choudhry, Shyam Singh Rana, sugarcane dues

Chandigarh, August 27 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana informed the Assembly that sugarcane farmers are owed ₹16.74 crore by Narayangarh Sugar Mill for the 2024-25 season. Out of this amount, ₹5.40 crore will be released by September 5, while the remaining ₹11.34 crore will be cleared by December 15, 2025, after the commencement of the crushing season in November. He gave this assurance in response to a question raised by a member during the Assembly session.On the same day, Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry said during the monsoon session that the state…

29 May

Congress Responsible for Farmers’ Plight, PM Modi Empowered Them: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCongress criticism, Haryana Farmers, Modi government, MSP, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, May 29 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini sharply criticized the Congress party on Wednesday, holding it accountable for the deteriorating condition of farmers during its 55 years in power. In contrast, he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for consistently empowering and strengthening farmers since taking office in 2014.Addressing farmers at the launch of the "Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan" at Kurukshetra University, Saini said that Modi views farmers as a vital pillar of a developed India and has worked tirelessly to make them self-reliant. He extended gratitude to the Prime Minister for recently increasing the Minimum Support Price…