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23 Oct

Punjab Procures 61 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Paddy, ₹13,073 Crore Paid to Farmers: CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, flood relief, MSP, Punjab paddy procurement

Mohali, October 23: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the state has procured 61.01 lakh metric tonnes of paddy so far this season and disbursed ₹13,073 crore to farmers. He urged the Central Government to relax paddy procurement norms in view of the flood damage that affected large parts of the state’s farmland.During his visits to the grain markets of Bassi Pathana and Morinda, the Chief Minister reviewed ongoing procurement operations and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to purchasing and lifting every grain produced by farmers.Mann said that severe floods had caused widespread crop damage, increasing the moisture content…

02 Jun

Haryana Begins Sunflower Procurement in 17 Mandis Across Five Districts

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHAFED, Haryana, HWC, MSP, sunflower procurement

Chandigarh, June 2 – The Haryana government has officially launched sunflower procurement from June 1 in 17 designated mandis spread across five districts. The procurement process, managed by the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department, will continue until June 30.Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rajesh Nagar stated that the central government has approved procurement of up to 8,883 metric tonnes of sunflower under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). This year, 18,166 farmers registered for sunflower procurement under the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ (My Crop, My Details) portal. The minimum support price (MSP) for sunflower has been set at ₹7,280…

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…

19 Mar

Farmers’ Talks with Centre to Focus on MSP, Debt Waiver and Justice for Lakhimpur Kheri

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCrop Insurance, Debt Waiver, Lakhimpur Kheri, MSP, Sarwan Singh Pandher

Chandigarh, March 19, 2025: Sarwan Singh Pandher, a prominent farmer leader from Punjab, announced that the ongoing negotiations with the central government will focus on 12 key demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), debt waiver for farmers and labourers, a crop insurance scheme, justice for the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, and withdrawal of all cases filed against farmers nationwide. This will be the seventh round of talks, with leaders from 28 farmer organisations under the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and other forums attending. The meeting is scheduled for 11 AM in Chandigarh, with farmer leaders arriving early to…

17 Mar

CM Announces Major Boost for Farmers in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, CM Nayab Singh Saini, Farmers' Welfare, Haryana Budget, Horticulture, MSP

Chandigarh, March 17, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has brought good news for farmers with a series of new announcements. While presenting the state budget during the Assembly session, Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposed a significant increase in the budgets for agriculture and allied sectors. The agriculture budget will increase by 19.2%, horticulture by 95.50%, animal husbandry by 50.9%, and fisheries by a massive 144.40%.Increased Budget for Farmers' WelfareThe total budget for the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department has now been proposed at ₹4,229.29 crore. Saini emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of Haryana's…

15 Mar

Haryana Government Announces New Plans for Farmers, Mustard Procurement to Start from March 15

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFarmer Welfare Scheme, Haryana Government, MSP, Mustard Procurement, Nayab Singh Saini, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government has launched several welfare schemes to support farmers. Haryana is the first state in the country where the highest number of crops are purchased at Minimum Support Price (MSP). Additionally, the government is also providing subsidies on seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural equipment. Agriculture Minister Familiar with Farmers' Issues Shyam Singh Rana stated that after assuming the position of Agriculture Minister, his focus has always been on farmers' welfare. He highlighted that since he comes from a farming background, he understands the challenges faced by…