Shyam Singh Rana Archives - National Times

25 Sep

Haryana Rolls Out Free Pesticide Residue Testing for Fruits and Vegetables

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, food safety, Haryana, Horticulture, Nayab Saini, pesticide testing, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has launched a free pesticide residue testing service for horticulture producers across the state to boost farmer incomes, improve crop standards, and ensure public food safety, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced on Friday. The rollout fulfills an earlier policy announcement by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini aimed at providing accessible laboratory testing for fruit and vegetable crops grown within the state. The complimentary testing facilities are operational at the Department of Horticulture's quality control laboratories situated in Sirsa and Gharaunda in Karnal district. Accredited by the National Accreditation Board for…

08 Sep

Haryana Offers High-Yielding Potato Seeds to Boost Farm Incomes, Says Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana agriculture, Kufri varieties, potato seeds, Shamgarh centre, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government is supplying certified, disease-resistant potato seeds through the Department of Horticulture to enhance crop productivity and elevate farmer incomes across the state. Announcing the initiative in Chandigarh on Tuesday, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana affirmed that distributing superior seed varieties forms a key part of the state’s broader strategy to support rural prosperity and empower growers economically. Under the distribution drive, the Potato Technology Centre at Shamgarh in Karnal is supplying early generation seeds and minitubers across popular high-yield cultivars, including Kufri Pukhraj, Kufri Mohan, Kufri Khyati, Kufri Chipsona, and Kufri…

25 Aug

Haryana Minister Shyam Singh Rana Hears 13 Public Complaints In Kaithal, 9 Resolved On The Spot

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDistrict Public Grievances Committee, Haryana Agriculture Minister, Haryana Public Grievances, Kaithal Grievance Committee, Kaithal news, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Tuesday directed officials to treat public grievances seriously and ensure their resolution within the stipulated timeframe. He said complaints concerning citizens should not be allowed to remain pending unnecessarily. Rana issued the directions while chairing a meeting of the District Public Grievances Committee at the Mini Secretariat in Kaithal. A total of 13 complaints were taken up during the meeting, of which nine were resolved on the spot, while officials were directed to take necessary action in the remaining cases. Probe Ordered Into Alleged Negligence During Woman’s…

21 Aug

Haryana to Launch Rs 5,714 Crore ‘Water Secure Haryana’ Programme with World Bank Support

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Diversification, DSR, Shyam Singh Rana, Water Secure Haryana, Waterlogging, World Bank

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government will implement the "Water Secure Haryana" programme to strengthen long-term water security and promote sustainable, climate-smart agricultural practices across the state, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced on Friday. Presiding over a departmental review meeting in Chandigarh alongside senior agricultural officials, the minister outlined a comprehensive framework aimed at reclaiming degraded farmland, enhancing water efficiency, and raising farmers' incomes by reducing the acreage under water-intensive crops. The initiative focuses on reclaiming waterlogged and saline-affected agricultural land through sub-surface and vertical drainage systems, alongside promoting crop diversification and modern water-saving techniques. Under…

20 Aug

Haryana Agriculture Minister Directs Timely Availability of Wheat Seeds and Fertilisers for Rabi Season

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Residue Management, Fertiliser Stock, Haryana agriculture, Rabi Season, Shyam Singh Rana, Wheat Seeds

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana has directed department officials to guarantee the timely distribution of high-quality wheat seeds and fertilisers to farmers across the state ahead of the upcoming Rabi season. Presiding over a review meeting at his office in Chandigarh, as noted by the Public Relations and Media Services of Haryana, Rana instructed authorities to speed up the physical verification of subsidized crop residue management machinery and disburse subsidy amounts directly into farmers' bank accounts without delay. The meeting was attended by Director of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Rajnarayan Kaushik, Haryana State…

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,…

16 Jun

Ensure Proper Distribution of Fertilisers for Kharif Crops, No Farmer Should Face Shortage: Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDAP Fertiliser Haryana, Fertiliser Distribution Haryana, Haryana Agriculture Minister, Kharif Crops, PACS Haryana, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana has directed all Agricultural Development Officers to ensure the proper distribution of chemical fertilisers for the upcoming Kharif season so that farmers across the state do not face any shortage. The minister stated that 60 percent of the fertiliser stock will be supplied to Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) through HAFED. He warned that strict action would be taken against officials found negligent in implementing the distribution system. He also issued a strong warning against hoarding and black marketing of fertilisers, stating that those involved would face stringent…

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…

10 Jun

No Shortage of Fertilizers to Be Allowed in the State: Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaanti hoarding drive, HAFED Haryana, Haryana fertilizer supply, Kharif crop planning, Meri Fasal Mera Byora, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana directed officials to ensure that there is no shortage of fertilizers for the upcoming Kharif crops in the province. He emphasized that adequate stocks and distribution arrangements must be finalized well before the season begins so that farmers do not have to stand in long queues or face any difficulties. A high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Agriculture Minister at his office in Chandigarh on Wednesday. The meeting saw active participation from the representatives of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, HAFED, and various…

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…