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Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India @AgriGoI

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Manoj Ahuja
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रबी के लिए MSP घोषित | गेहूँ का समर्थन मूल्य 50 रूपए बढ़ाकर 1975 रूपए, जौ का 75 रू बढ़ाकर 1600 रू, चने का 225 रू बढ़ाकर 5100 रू, मसूर का 300 रू बढ़ाकर 5100 रू, सरसों का 225 रू बढ़ाकर 4650 रू, तथा कुसुम का 112 रू बढ़ाकर 5327 रू/ क्विण्टल कर दिया गया है| #MSPhaiAurRahega #MSP
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Under Kisan Credit Card saturation drive, part of #AatmaNirbharBharat package, to cover eligible farmers, with simplified system for PM Kisan beneficiaries, 1.38 cr farmers have been provided KCCs with a sanctioned amount of Rs.1,27,213 cr. #AatmaNirbharKrishi @PMOIndia @nstomar
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अमर उजाला, लखनऊ, 5 सितम्बर, 2021।
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India has witnessed masive growth of 727 % in Wheat export. It has gone up from 62.36 USD Million in 2019-20 to 515.49 USD million in 2020-21 @PMOIndia @nstomar @PRupala @KailashBaytu
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India’s proposal for observing 2023 as International Year of Millets approved by UNGA. Bring back jowar, ragi, bajra and other nutri cereals to your plate for your health and enhanced remuneration for farmers @AgriGoI @nstomar
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As on 28.08.2020, total kharif crops have been sown on record 1082.22 lakh ha area which is maximum ever. This is 7 lakh ha more than the earlier record of Kharif sowing in 2016 & 13 lakh ha more than last year total during Kharif 2019. Jai Kisan #AatmaNirbharKrishi
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Kharif 2020 sowing area coverage of 1095 lakh hectare plus is maximum ever. This is already 20 lakh hectare plus over previous record Kharif sowing in 2016. Sowing of Kharif shall continue till 30 Sept. Great contribution by farmers during these challenging times. JAI KISAN
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Small farmers benefit more from contract farming. Farmers in Bidadi, Karnataka export gourds to EU. In Malur, vegetable farmers supply to both online and brick-and-mortar chains such as Ninja Kart, Big Basket, Milk Basket, Y-Look, More, Max-Hifer, Future Consumer, Reliance Fresh
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“Aatma Nirbhar Krishi” empowers farmers through FPO’s and help them drive higher value for their produce. #AatmaNirbharKrishi
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3 years
Research to field, Science with Implementation & Technology for Adoption sankalp of Secretaries GoI of Deptts of Agriculture Research, Science & Tech, Bio Tech, Agriculture & Animal Husbandry for Sabka coordinated Prayas for Sabka Vikas at #RedFort today @PMOIndia @nstomar
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It was honour to interact & learn from Sri Ramsaran Verma ,Padamsri farmer from Barabanki today in my office. He apprised about new technique of growing potatoes and was very happy with new Agri reform Laws and shared the benefits they shall bring to farmers @AgriGoi @nstomar
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Hon'ble Prime Minister will participate & address in the Conference on “Natural Farming” on 16th Dec, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Request to join the program by watching live on Doordarshan or in the nearest Kisan Vigyan Kendra @PMOIndia @nstomar @AgriGoI
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Happy Republic Day
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-Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has formed partnerships with 3,500 farmers in Karnataka and Punjab to grow tomatoes for the company’s Kissan ketchup to focus on its foods business and promote sustainable agriculture in the country. @nstomar @AgriGoi (
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Total projects of Rs 1294 cr with loan sanctioned under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Financing Facility of Rs 1128 cr to 2282 PACS today during launch. #AatmaNirbharKrishi
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Interacted today with the Agri Industry players to brief them the opportunities for the industries in promoting FPOs. Industries assured that they will provide forward and backward linkages to the FPOs. Ministry and Industry together will script the success in formation of FPOs
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As an important mile stone to promote drone technology in Agriculture, drones have been included in Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization yor support under the scheme for expedious roll out. @AgriGoI @nstomar
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Manoj Ahuja
4 years
Final area coverage under rabi crops is 684.59 lakh ha area against 665.59 lakh ha area during the corresponding period of last year, thus increase in coverage by 19.01 lakh This is all time high compared to final area coverage in the previous years. @AgriGoI @PMOIndia @nstomar
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The Deoni Agro Farmer Producer Company (FPC) of Latur district, does business of seed production of soybean for the past 3 yrs. This year due to new reforms, the FPC started supplying directly to the processing plant of ADM Agro with higher income @AgriGoI @nstomar @PMOIndia
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The export of Agri and allied commodities during Apr, 2020 - Feb, 2021 were Rs. 2.74 lakh Crore as compared to Rs. 2.31 Crore in the same period last year indicating an increase of 18.49%.  @PMOIndia @nstomar @PRupala @KailashBaytu
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The Farmers (Empowerment & Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance & Farm Sevices Bill passed in Lok Sabha provide for national framework that protects & empowers farmers for sale of future farming produce at a mutually agreed remunerative price. #JaiKisan #AatmaNirbharKrishi
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Excellent very reseached comprehensive guide to the history of India’s agriculture policy in the context of the recently enacted Farm Laws. @AgriGoI @nstomar @mygovindia
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Today for the ensuing rabi, MSP is fixed: −for Barley at Rs. 1600 per Quintal with an increase of Rs. 75 per quintal and −for safflower at Rs. 5327 per quintal with an increase of Rs. 112 per quintal. #MSP #MSPhaiAurRahega #JaiKisan
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As per the First Advance estimate Total Horticulture production in 2020-21 is estimated to be 326.58 Million Tonne, an increase of about 5.81 Million Tonne over 2019-20 @PMOIndia @nstomar @AgriGoI
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Manoj Ahuja
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Country has witnessed growth of 129% in export of Rice (Other than Basmati). It has increased from 2001USD Million in 2019-20 to 4588 USD Million in 2020-21. @PMOIndia @nstomar @PRupala @KailashBaytu
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In FY 20-21, more than 2200 FPO is allocated for formation by different implementing agencies: NABARD, SFAC, NCDC, NRLM-MoRD, NAFED, NERAMAC etc. 130 Organic Produce FPOs, 100 oil seed FPOs and 50 specialized crops FPOs are also planned #FPOShaktiKisanUnnati @AgriGoI @nstomar
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Today for the ensuing rabi, MSP is fixed: for wheat at Rs.1975/qtl, increase of Rs.50/qtl, for gram at Rs. 5100/qtl, increase of Rs.225/qtl, for masur at Rs. 5100/qtl increase of Rs 300/qtl, for mustard at Rs.4650/qtl increase of Rs. 225/qtl #MSP #MSPhaiAurRahega #JaiKisan
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Amandeep Kaur - Daughter of Punjab (Village Kanoi) Sowing wheat with Happy Seeder Great to see empowerment, committment and capability
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Manoj Ahuja
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2023 has been announced as the International Year of Millets. Support will be provided for post-harvest value addition, enhancing domestic consumption, and for branding millet products nationally and internationally
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कृषक (सशक्‍तिकरण और संरक्षण) कीमत आश्‍वासन और कृषि सेवा पर करार विधेयक 2020 किसानों को अपने खेत की उपज को बेचने के लिए खाद्य प्रसंस्‍करण उद्योगों, एजेंसियों, थोक और खुदरा व्‍यापारियों और निर्यातकों के साथ सीधे करार करने की सुविधा प्रदान करता है। #JaiKisan #AatmaNirbharKrishi
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My neice Harshita, has published her collection of poems in a coffee table book 'The Road Taken'. Each poem digs deeper into what our paths in life mean to us & how they affect us. Available on: Congratulations Harshita & Wishing you name & fame as poetess
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Hon’ble Prime Minister shall transfer benefits under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi of Rs.18000 crore to bank accounts of 9 crore farmer families and shall interacts with the farmers through video conferencing on 25 December, 2020. @PMKisan @AgriGoI
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For paradigm shift in Agriculture from Grass Root level & strengthening the  spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, farmers across the country are being Integrated through Formation & Promotion of 10,000 FPOs fulfilling the vision of Hon’ble PM. #FPOShaktiKisanUnnati @AgriGoI @nstomar
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Farmers get freedom of selling their farm produce at remunerative and competitive prices in any place as per their choice, which will provide them more transaction options for better price realisation #JaiKisan
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FPOs promoted can take the advantage of the e-NAM platform. In today interaction with Agri Industies it was agreed that for Capacity building of the FPOs, industries will partner with development of need based trainings and provide adequate hand holding support.
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For direct crop yield estimation at Gram Panchayat level to ensure & timely settlement of claims, 13 International/National agencies were engaged for conducting pilot studies to develop technology driven approaches for direct yield estimation at Gram Panchayat level @AgriGoI
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Small steps but very strategic development, development of electronic negotiable warehouse receipts
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धान के लिए एमएसपी 2020-21 के  ₹1868/प्र.क्विं. से बढ़ाकर 2021-22 के लिए ₹1940/प्र.क्विं , तूर के लिए ₹ 6000/प्र.क्विं. से ₹ 6300/प्र.क्विं. , मूंग के लिए ₹ 7196/प्र.क्विं. से ₹ 7275/प्र.क्विं., उड़द के लिए ₹ 6000/प्र.क्विं. से ₹ 6300/प्र.क्विं. कर दिया गया है I
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Prohibition of blending in mustard oil will facilitate sale of pure mustard oil …a win win for consumers and farmers ... The consumers will not be duped into thinking they are buying pure oil…. Farmers will get better price for Mustard produce due to enhanced demand....
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Summer pulses acreage increased this year by 69.22 per cent to 17.75 lakh hectares  over last year’s 10.49 lakh ha. Greengram sown on 14.42 lakh ha against 8.29 lakh ha last year & the area under black gram increased to 2.94 lakh ha against 1.95 lakh ha last year. @AgriGoI
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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, a milestone crop insurance scheme covering full crop cycle against the losses occurring due to non-preventable natural risk. Celebrating five years of safe, insured, and sustainable farming. #FasalBima4SafalKisan @AgriGoI @nstomar @PMOIndia
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Min of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will support ODOFP from its ongoing centrally sponsored schemes such as Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, National Food Security Mission, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana. @PMOIndia @nstomar
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Success Story - Duram Wheat(Kathia) Nutritional value through further Value addition @AgriGoI @nstomar
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Govt of India with view to mitigate the difficulties faced by farmers due to COVID-19, has extended the timeline for repayment of all Standard Short-Term loans up to Rs.3 lakh advanced for agriculture and allied activities by banks till 30th June 2021 #PMKisan #EasyKCC4farmers
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Rape/Mustard crop shaping well & if weather remains conducive, production can increase to 90 + lakh tonnes from 75 lakh tonnes last year, on account of higher acreage by about 6 lakh Ha coupled with higher productivity. @AgriGoI @Amitshah @nstomar @PMOIndia @MyGovindia @PRupala
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Farmers’ Produce Trade & Commerce (P&F) Act creates an ecosystem for farmers with freedom of choice for sale of agri-produce in Trade Area. Promote barrier free interstate & intrastate trade outside physical premises of APMC Mandis which will reduce marketing costs for farmers
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Area coverage reported under Oilseeds 80.6 lakh ha area against 75.9 lakh ha area of same period last year. Area under Rapeseed & Mustard reported is 72.4 lakh ha against last year 66.6 lakh ha. Remarkable increase & all time highest area coverage. @AgriGoI @PMOIndia @nstomar
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Creation of 10000 New Farmer Producer Organizations, Investment due to Rs 1 lakh cr Financing facility for Post Harvest Management, Rs 2 lakh cr credit for Kisan Credit Card to 2.5 cr farmers with these Agri Reforms shall create ecosystem for enhanced Farmers income #JaiKisan
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In Oilseeds significant increase in area coverage has been under Rapeseed & Mustard 91.4 lakh ha compared to corresponding period of last year 73.1 lakh ha,increase by 18.3 lakh ha. Normal area during last five years had been 61 ha, so around 50 % increase in area.
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Area coverage reported under Oilseeds 79.5 lakh ha area against 74.2 lakh ha area of same period last year. Area under Rapeseed & Mustard reported is 71.8 lakh ha against last year 65.7 lakh ha. Remarkable increase & all time highest area coverage. @AgriGoI @PMOIndia @nstomar
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2021 मौसम के लिए मिलिंग कोपरा और बाल कोपरा की उचित औसत गुणवत्‍ता (एफएक्‍यू) का न्‍यूनतम समर्थन मूल्‍य क्रमश: 10335/- रूपए प्रति क्‍विंटल और 10600/- रूपए प्रति क्‍विंटल निर्धारित। पिछले वर्ष की तुलना में क्रमश: 375/- रूपए प्रति क्‍विंटल और 300/- रूपए वृद्धि I @AgriGoI @nstomar
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Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”- in mind, small & marginal farmers are aggregating as FPOs to reduce cost of production and facilitate better market linkages so as to enhance their net income. So far, more than 2300 FPOs produce clusters have been allocated to Implementing agencies.
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Area coverage under Oilseeds 101.16 lakh ha area against 82.86 lakh ha area of last year, increase by 18.30 lakh ha. In Oilseed significant increased area reported under Rapeseed & Mustard 91.00 lakh ha as against period 73.10 lakh ha last yr, thus increase by 17.90 lakh ha.
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4)Expansion of e-NAM market network from 1000 mandi to 2000 mandi along with provision of massive Agriculture Infrastructure funds in Budget 2021-2022 reflects GoI commitment towards strengthening 360 Degree strengthening of Agriculture Market Ecosystem @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia
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MSP of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) of milling copra and ball copra fixed at Rs.10335/- per quintal and Rs.10600/- per quintal respectively for 2021 season , which is higher by Rs 375/- and Rs 300/- respectively with respect to last year MSP. @AgriGoI @nstomar @PMOIndia
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Conclave on Natural Farming on 16 Dec, 2021 from 11 am in Anand, Gujarat with online August presence of Hon'ble Prime Minister of India #NaturalFarming @nstomar
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Look forward to the interaction of Hon'ble PM today at 12 noon with farmer beneficiaries of PM Kisan across the Nation during the transfer of next installment of Rs 18000 cr directly to the bank accounts of 9 cr farmers #PMKISAN #AatmaNirbharKrishi @AgriGoI @nstomar
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Gurpreet of Mehran village of Bhatinda is torch bearer in Happy Seeder technology....His efforts motivated many farmers to use Happy Seeder. Driving Happy Seeder himself even late night..see his JAJBA....he has two seeders running at full capacity....day in day out..Salute to him
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Impact of Kisan Credit Card saturation drive linking with PMKISAN database under AatamNirbhar package @AgriGoI @nstomar @PRupala @KailashBaytu
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Government of India has implemented the PM-KISAN Scheme, an income support for farmers’ families holding cultivable land to enable them to take care of expenses related to agriculture and allied activities as well as domestic needs. @PMkisan @AgriGoi
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केंद्रीय कृषि समझौते अधिनियम 2020 में विशिष्ट रूप से उपज की गुणवत्ता निर्धारित करने और प्रायोजकों के किसी भी मनमाने फैसले से किसानों की रक्षा करने के लिए समझौते के हिस्से के रूप में तीसरे पक्ष द्वारा गुणवत्‍ता जांच की व्‍यवस्‍था की गई है। @AgriGoI @PMOIndia @nstomar @PRupala
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Area coverage till date under pulses, oilseeds and cotton has crossed normal area of 5 years average during Kharif season. Pulses area is 6 lakh ha more, Oilseeds is 15 lakh ha more and cotton area is 8 lakh ha more than the normal area coverage. Jai Kisan #AatmaNirbharKrishi
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In the Union Budget 2021 it was announced that Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees will become eligible beneficiaries to utilise the 1 lakh cr financing facility under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to enhance infrastructure at regulated markets, commonly known as Mandis.
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Happy Independence Day
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Min of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare with Min of Food Processing Ind has finalized the product for One District One Focus Product (ODOFP). The products are from agricultural, horticultural, animal, poultry, milk, fisheries and aquaculture, marine sectors. @PMOIndia @nstomar
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Heartiest congratulations to World Food Program for The Nobel Peace Prize 2020. Well deserved for the tremendous efforts to fight hunger & promote food security "which not only prevents hunger, but also helps to improve prospects for stability and peace". @WFPindia @AgriGoI @WFP
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Partnered youth in organic value chains for post-harvest infrastructure creation and marketing of North Eastern brands promoted agri-entrepreneurship options. #AatmaNirbharKrishi
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The area coverage as on 21 Jan, 2022 under Pulses 164.35 lakh ha against 162.88 lakh ha area of last year i.e. increase in area coverage by 1.47 lakh ha.
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Government of India is committed to provide institutional credit to farmers to ensure timely, hassle free & affordable credit. The sustainable credit flow through #KCC is helping farmers to invest in improved farming practices for better output and higher income. #EasyKCC4Farmers
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Trade through FPOs linked with e-NAM platform have brought reforms in marketing of agriculture produce and facilitated farmers to sell their produce at better price. #AatmaNirbharKrishi
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As on 08.01.2021, the area coverage under Pulses 159.58 lakh ha against 152.67 lakh ha area of last year i.e. increase in area coverage by 6.91 lakh ha. @AgriGoI @nstomar @PMOIndia @mygovindia @PRupala @KailashBaytu
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The pro-farmer initiative of Government of ‘One Nation One Market’ facilitated farmers to sell their produce across the country. #AatmaNirbharkrishi
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Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the next instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on 9th August, 2021 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing
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the Central Government has notified that the Export of all varieties of Onions, has been made "Free" with effect from 01.01.2021. This has been possible due to the record Late Kharif and on going Rabi Sowing by Onion growing farmers @AgriGoi @PMOIndia @nstomar @mygovindia
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Today myself, Secretary Food, Secretary Textile and CMD FCI participated in press meet on MSP. Necessary preparations have been made for MSP purchases with greater number of centres, funds and effective review. Self explaintory link on #MSPhaiAurRahega
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Manoj Ahuja
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Kharif area coverage of this year has further increased to over 1104 lakh hectare, which is over 29 lakh hec more then best ever in 2016. Pulses area is more then 9 lakh hec and Oilseed area is more then 17 lakh hec with respect to Normal area for them during Kharif. Jai Kisan
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Manoj Ahuja
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Manoj Ahuja
4 years
Happy New Year Happy to inform that as per latest report, total rabi crops has been sown on 620.7 lakh ha area against 603.1 lakh ha area during similar period last year. So increase in total rabi area coverage by 17.6 lakh ha wrt to same period last year in the country @AgriGoI
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Manoj Ahuja
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13th January 2016, a milestone step taken by union cabinet by approving #PMFBY . Today, more than 5.5 Crore farmer applications enrol in the scheme every year, which brings the count to 29 Crore applications received in the last 5 years. #FasalBima4SafalKisan @PMOIndia @nstomar
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Manoj Ahuja
3 years
Use of ‘Kisan Drones’ will be promoted for crop assessment, digitization of land records, spraying of insecticides, and nutrients.
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Manoj Ahuja
3 years
As on 23rd  April, 2021 the total summer crop area has increased to 73.76 lakh hectares from 60.67 lakh hectares a year ago during the corresponding period which is 21.5% more then last year @PMOIndia @nstomar @PRupala @KailashBaytu
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Manoj Ahuja
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e-NAM is the world’s largest market place for farmers for selling their wholesale produce through transparent and competitive bidding method for better price realization. Union Budget 21-22, provides for expansion of e-NAM with 1000 more mandis which adds further wings to e-NAM.
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Manoj Ahuja
3 years
सरकार ने खरीफ विपणन मौसम (केएमएस) 2021-22 के लिए सभी अधिदेशित खरीफ फसलों के न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य (एमएसपी) की घोषणा की है।  केएमएस 2021-22 के एमएसपी में वृद्धि, केंद्रीय बजट 2018-19 में घोषित उत्पादन लागत का 1.5 गुना एमएसपी तय करने के सिद्धांत के अनुरूप है।
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Manoj Ahuja
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As on 08.01.2021, total area coverage under rabi crops is 644.05 lakh ha area against 627.66 lakh ha area during the corresponding period of last year, thus increase in total rabi area coverage by 16.39 lakh ha compared to corresponding period of last year in the country @AgriGoI
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Manoj Ahuja
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Remote Sensing Satellite Technology solutions such as High Spatial Resolution Satellite data, UAV, Biophysical Models, Smart Sampling, AI & ML, CropSnap, IoT etc are being used under PMFBY to ensure timely settlement of claims settlements under PMFBY. #Technology4PMFBY @AgriGoI
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Manoj Ahuja
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Agri Infra fund now supporting farmers, FPOs, startups, APMCs etc. till 2032-33 with extension of sanctions of application timeline till 2025-26. Unique financing facility for infrastructure development for t Post Harvest Mangement & Community #AgriInfraFund #AatmaNirbharKrishi
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Manoj Ahuja
4 years
Dr Ramesh Chand, Member Niti Ayog lecture in IARI Webinar on New Farm Acts : Understanding their Implications is available on is worth listening #Aatmanirbharkrishi @AgriGoI
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Manoj Ahuja
3 years
A noteworthy increase seen in the area of summer pulses. As on 23rd April 2021, the area sown under pulses increased to 12.75 lakh ha from 6.45 lakh ha, which is nearly a 100% increase. Oilseeds has increased to 10.45 lakh ha from 9.03 lakh ha , which is an increase of 16 %.
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Manoj Ahuja
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As on 15.01.2021, total area coverage under rabi crops is 651.9 lakh ha area against 641.9 lakh ha area during the corresponding period of last year, thus increase in total rabi area coverage by 10.04 lakh ha compared to corresponding period of last year in the country. @AgriGoI
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