India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will undertake a plantation drive on Wednesday, August 12, on the auspicious occasion of 'Hariyali Amavasya', along with hundreds of colleagues at the PBG Ground, Central Range, near Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. At the same time, thousands of members across the country associated with Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Vriksh Mitra A...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has taken up a program of National Importance namely, Network Program on Precision Agriculture (ICAR - NePPA) having 16 ICAR Research Institutes of different domains. Under this program, technologies are developed using sensors, remote sensing at different platforms (ground, airborne -Drone and satellite platforms), AI and ICTs in line with international best practices in precision agr...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The area under cultivation and productivity of Kalanamak rice has increased in the recent past augmenting the farmers' income. Production in Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh has increased to more than five times during 2018 to 2025. The sale price of Kalanamak rice has also increased from Rs 40/kg in 2018 to Rs. 150/kg in 2026 resulting into more than three fold increase in profitability vis-a-vis normal rice and boosting t...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The implementation of the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) has been carried out in a phased manner. It was initially launched as a pilot during the Kharif 2023-24 season in selected districts of 10 States. Following the successful pilot, the programme was expanded during the Rabi 2023-24 season to 22 States/UTs. At present, DGCES is being implemented across 23 States/UTs. This phased expansion has significantly streng...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Advancements in agricultural technology have significantly transformed the agriculture sector by enhancing productivity, improving resource-use efficiency, reducing the cost of cultivation, minimizing labour drudgery and promoting climate-resilient farming practices. Modern technologies such as improved farm machinery, precision agriculture, drones, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, sensors, remote ...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Agriculture is a State subject. The Government is supplementing the efforts of State/UT Government for promoting sustainable agriculture through various schemes and programs. Under these schemes emphasis is being placed on balanced nutrient management, efficient water use, conservation agriculture, integrated farming systems, agroforestry, natural and organic farming, and promotion of climate-resilient agricultural technologies. U...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization' (SMAM) under the umbrella of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is already being implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) at the national level through the respective State Governments. It has the major objectives of increasing the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions where availability o...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India uses various modern technologies such as satellites, drones, Artificial Intelligence (Al), Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the Internet of Things (IoT) for the effective implementation of technology-driven crop monitoring systems. Use of Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Use of Drones: Use of drones are promoted under Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization ...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. Normal Area (2020- Final Area Coverage 2025 Area Sown 2026 2025 Increase(+)/ Decrease(-) 1 Rice 412.00 446.70 344.78 360.67 -15.90 2 Pulses 123.64 118.97 103.78 105.73 -1.95 a Arhar 44.32 44.60 37.53 40.14 -2.61 b Urdbean 29.60 21.26 22.86 20.29 2.57 c Moongbean 35.48 37.45 31.37 33.21 -1.84 d Kulthi 1.48 0.18 0.18 0.01 e Mothbean 9.69 8.80 8.67 0.14 f Other pulses 3.07 15...
India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On 04.08.2026, an Air India Airbus A320 aircraft, registration VT-EXO, operating scheduled flight AI 2379 from Phuket to Delhi, experienced a sudden altitude variation of approximately 300 feet during cruise. The aircraft subsequently stabilised and landed safely at Delhi. During the occurrence, injuries were reported to 20 passengers and four cabin crew members. The aircraft was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, a...