Shyam Singh Rana Archives - National Times

20 Oct

Haryana Hikes Sugarcane Price by ₹15 Per Quintal, Farmers Receive a ‘Special Diwali Gift’: Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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Minister hails CM Nayab Singh Saini’s farmer-friendly decision; says, “This Diwali, our farmers will celebrate with prosperity.”Chandigarh, October 19 — Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Saturday hailed Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s decision to increase sugarcane prices by ₹15 per quintal, calling it a “Diwali gift” for the state’s cane farmers.Under the new rates, the price of the early variety of sugarcane has been raised from ₹400 to ₹415 per quintal, while the late variety rate has increased from ₹393 to ₹408 per quintal. With this revision, Haryana has become the state offering the highest…

18 Oct

Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana Emphasizes Boosting Sugarcane Production through Modern Technology

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Chandigarh, October 18: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana urged officials to focus on increasing sugarcane production and raising awareness among farmers about using modern techniques for sowing. He also directed that cooperative sugar mills be equipped with advanced machinery to enhance recovery rates and reduce losses.Rana gave these directions while presiding over a meeting of the Sugarcane Control Board in Chandigarh. Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma also joined the meeting through video conferencing.The minister announced that sugarcane varieties released by the Central Variety Release Committee for the north-western region will be automatically recognized by the…

23 Sep

Haryana Has Always Been the Land of Bravehearts, Says Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, September 23 — Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said the state has always been a land of the brave, where soldiers and martyrs have led the way in serving the nation, whether during the 1857 uprising, the Kargil War, or in facing internal challenges.He was speaking as the chief guest at a Shaheedi Diwas programme in Yamunanagar, where he paid floral tributes to Amar Shaheed Rao Tula Ram and planted saplings in memory of martyrs. Rana said the armed forces and paramilitary personnel not only defend borders but also protect citizens during disasters, terror attacks,…

14 Sep

Haryana to Launch ‘Seva Pakhwada’ to Empower Farmers and Promote Natural Farming

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Chandigarh, September 14 – Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state will observe Seva Pakhwada from September 17 to October 2. During this period, the Agriculture, Horticulture, and Fisheries Departments will jointly organize awareness programs to inform farmers about welfare schemes and encourage natural farming.The minister, who chaired a review meeting with departmental officers in Chandigarh today, said the fortnight-long campaign beginning on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and concluding on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary will serve as a major medium to connect government schemes directly with farmers.Rana instructed officials to turn the campaign…

30 Aug

Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana Announces ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ to Provide ₹2,100 Monthly Aid to Women

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Chandigarh, August 30 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Saturday announced the launch of the ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’, aimed at empowering economically weaker women across the state. The scheme, set to begin from September 25, 2025, will provide ₹2,100 every month to eligible women aged 23 years and above, whether married or unmarried.The minister said that initially, families with an annual income below ₹1 lakh would be covered, with the scheme’s scope to be expanded later. Each eligible woman in a household can receive benefits, provided she or her husband has been a…

27 Aug

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

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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…

05 Aug

All Cow Shelters Must Install Biogas Plants: Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, August 5 – Haryana's Animal Husbandry and Dairy Minister Shyam Singh Rana has directed officials to ensure the installation of biogas plants in all cow shelters across the state. He also called for exploring the potential of manufacturing paint from cow dung and developing various dairy products from milk. According to him, these initiatives will help cow shelters become financially self-reliant while providing the public with high-quality dairy products.Rana issued these directives while chairing a meeting of the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department officials in Chandigarh.Among those present were the department’s Commissioner and Secretary Vijay Dahiya and Director General…

29 Jul

Shyam Singh Rana Leads Haryana’s Push for High-Quality Potato Seed Production with New MoU

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Chandigarh, July 29 — In a major boost to the agriculture sector, Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Haryana Horticulture Department and the International Potato Center (CIP). The agreement aims to promote the production of high-quality potato seeds in the southern districts of the state.Present at the event were Principal Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, senior officials of the Agriculture Department, and scientists from the International Potato Center.The project is part of the Prime Minister’s Agriculture Scheme – Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), and the central government has…

24 Jul

Haryana Government to Fulfil Genuine Demands of Commission Agents Soon: Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, July 24, 2025: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana has assured that the state government will soon address the genuine demands of commission agents (arhtiyas). He acknowledged the vital role commission agents play as close allies of farmers, working in coordination to ensure smooth agricultural trade operations.Rana was chairing a meeting of the representatives of the Arhtiya Association in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Also present were Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department; Anshaj Singh, Director of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs; Mukesh Kumar Ahuja, Chief Administrator of the Haryana State Agricultural…

23 Jul

Haryana to Set Up Major Cold Storages in Every District to Boost Horticulture

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Chandigarh, July 23 — Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government will construct a large cold storage facility in every district. The initiative aims to prevent spoilage of fruits and vegetables and ensure better market prices for farmers. He instructed officials to expedite the implementation of this plan and warned that delays in fulfilling budgetary promises made during the 2025-26 financial statement would not be tolerated, adding that accountability would be enforced in case of lapses.Rana chaired a meeting of horticulture and associated department officials at his office today. During the session, he…