Agriculture

Meghalaya signs pact with UN World Food Programme to strengthen food security

The state government of Meghalaya and the United Nations World Food Programme have signed an agreement aimed at enhancing food security across the region.

01 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Faces Worst Drought Since 1972, 80% Crops Lost, Reservoirs at 12% Capacity

A severe drought gripping Maharashtra has devastated about 80% of the state’s crops and left reservoirs with only 12% of their usual water storage, the worst shortfall since 1972.

01 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Extends Partnership with WFP on PDS and Zero Hunger Initiative

The Meghalaya government has renewed its collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme to continue the public distribution system and Zero Hunger programme for another term.

01 Oct 2026

Tripura government partners with NDDB to boost dairy production and empower farmers

The Tripura state administration has signed an agreement with the National Dairy Development Board to expand the dairy sector, aiming for higher milk output and greater farmer empowerment.

01 Oct 2026

Land Parcels Split in Mohali Aerotropolis, Farmers' Rights to Be Divided

In Mohali's Aerotropolis development, land has been subdivided, prompting a split of farmers' rights over the parcels.

01 Oct 2026

Tulshi Village in Maharashtra Listed for Sale Amid Severe Drought

Facing an acute water shortage, authorities have put Tulshi village in Maharashtra up for sale as the drought worsens.

01 Oct 2026

22 firms propose ₹695 crore investment in Uttar Pradesh's dairy sector

Twenty‑two companies have submitted investment proposals worth about ₹695 crore to boost the dairy industry in Uttar Pradesh, according to Business Standard.

01 Oct 2026

Union Agriculture Minister to Launch 'Goa Fresh' Initiative Tomorrow

The Union Agriculture Minister will inaugurate the 'Goa Fresh' program tomorrow, aimed at boosting local produce and market access for Goan farmers.

01 Oct 2026

Rajasthan CM extends drought‑relief scheme for Jaisalmer and Barmer till year‑end

The Chief Minister of Rajasthan has prolonged the drought‑relief measures for the districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer until the end of 2024.

01 Oct 2026

Tripura government partners with NDDB to boost dairy production and empower farmers

The Tripura administration has signed an agreement with the National Dairy Development Board to expand the state’s dairy sector, aiming for higher milk output and greater farmer empowerment.

01 Oct 2026

Himachal Pradesh Kisan Congress Demands Cut in Apple Import Duty

The Himachal Pradesh Kisan Congress has urged the central government to lower the import duty on apples, citing benefits for the state's growers.

01 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh's Major Dams Over 90% Full Despite Below‑Normal Rainfall, Rabi Water Budget to Be Finalised

Most of Madhya Pradesh’s large reservoirs are more than 90% full even though the state received below‑average rainfall, prompting officials to draft a water budget for the upcoming Rabi season.

30 Sep 2026