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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…

12 Jul

Employment Fairs a Key Step Towards Government’s Priority on Job Creation: Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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30 Newly Selected Candidates Receive Appointment Letters at Rozgar Mela in YamunanagarChandigarh, July 12 — Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Saturday highlighted that employment fairs are an effective step in the government’s mission to prioritise job creation. He made the remarks while attending the 16th Rozgar Mela held by the Northern Railway’s Chief Workshop, Jagadhri, in Yamunanagar. The event was organised simultaneously in 47 cities across the country under the Central Government’s employment generation initiative.During the event, around 200 newly selected candidates were handed appointment letters, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the proceedings virtually…

09 Jul

Fish Farming to Propel India’s Economy and Farmers’ Prosperity: Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, July 9 — Haryana’s Fisheries Minister Shyam Singh Rana, on Tuesday said fish farming will play a pivotal role in improving India’s economy and transforming farmers’ livelihoods. He highlighted the state government’s commitment to expanding fisheries through modern infrastructure and advanced techniques.Speaking as chief guest at a fish conservation and replenishment program organized on the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day 2025 in Ballewala village of Yamunanagar district, Rana inaugurated the event by releasing two lakh fish seedlings into Jal Sagar pond. He announced similar initiatives will b4e rolled out across other districts in Haryana in the coming days.He…

06 Jul

Haryana Sets Up Grain Market in Gurugram for Natural Farming Produce: Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, July 6 — In a major step to promote natural farming, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government has established a grain market in Gurugram dedicated to procuring crops grown through natural farming methods. A lab has also been set up at the market to check the quality of produce, after which a committee will decide the price and purchase the crops directly from farmers.Speaking as the chief guest at the 7th Fruit Festival held at the Sub-Tropical Fruit Centre in Ladwa, the minister said Haryana’s goal is to bring one lakh…