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Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing an umbrella scheme- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) since 2017-18 across the country. PMKSY is a comprehensive package of component schemes, which is aimed at creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet. It provides a boost to the growth of food processing sector in the country, helps in providing better prices to farmers, creates employment opportunities especially in the rural areas, reduces wastage of agricultural produce, increases the processing level and enhances the export of the processed foods. During the last three years i.e. 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 (till 31.01.2024), 540 projects have been approved under the component schemes of PMKSY; and 399 projects have been completed resulting in creation of 86.06 Lakh Metric Ton (LMT) processing and 22.63 LMT preservation capacities. The State-wise details of projects are at Annexure-I.

A total of 1,78,781 employment opportunities have been generated over the said period. The details of funds allocated to each component scheme of PMKSY is at Annexure-II.

MoFPI, rather than supporting projects under Public Private Partnership model, provides financial assistance to eligible entities for setting up of food processing projects wherein 948 cold storages with the capacity of 18.16 LMT has been established under various component schemes of PMKSY since their inception. The State-wise details are at Annexure-III.

Under various sub-schemes of PMKSY viz. Operation Greens Scheme - Long Term Interventions, Integrated Cold Chain & Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme and Creation/ Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities Scheme, financial assistance in the form of grants-in-aid is provided for setting up of food processing projects which helps to curtail produce wastage and elevate processing percentage in the country.

ANNEXURE-I

State-wise details of projects under various component schemes of PMKSY during 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 (till 31.01.2024)

State	No. of Projects approved	Completed
State	No. of Projects approved	No. of Projects	Processing Capacity (LMT)	Preservation Capacity (LMT)
2020-21
Andaman & Nicobar	1	1	0.27	0.02
Andhra Pradesh	2	1	0.06	0.00
Arunachal Pradesh	0	0	0.00	0.00
Assam	12	2	0.05	0.00
Bihar	1	1	4.59	1.10
Chhattisgarh	0	2	1.33	0.84
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu	0	0	0.00	0.00
Delhi	1	0	0.00	0.00
Goa	0	pib.gov.in
12 Feb, 2024 Promotion of startups in Agriculture Sector. The Government of India is committed to promote Agri-startups by providing financial and technical support to agri-startups in agriculture and allied sectors. Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare (DA&FW) is implementing 'Innovation and Agri- Entrepreneurship Development' programme under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) from 2018-19 with an objective to promote innovation and agri-entrepreneurship by providing financial and technical support for nurturing startups ecosystem in the country. So far, 5 Knowledge Partners (KPs) and 24 RKVY Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs) have been appointed for training & incubation of agri-startups and implementation of this programme. The list of these 5 KPs and 24 R-ABIs is at Annexure. Under the programme, the funds are released to KPs and R-ABIs functioning in different States. These KPs and R-ABIs have established incubation centres to provide trainings, mentorship and financial support to startups under the programme. So far, 1554 agri-startups including 387 women led startups working in various field of agriculture & allied sector have been supported with technical and financial assistance of Rs. 111.57 crores released in instalments through various KPs and R-ABIs from 2019-20 to 2023-24 under this programme. Under the programme, the financial support up to Rs. 5.00 lakh is provided at the idea/pre seed stage and up to Rs. 25 lakh at the seed stage to entrepreneurs/ startups in the field of agriculture & allied sector to launch their products, services, business platforms, etc into the market and facilitate them to scale up their products and operations. Start-ups are trained and incubated by these Knowledge Partners (KPs) and RKVY Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs) appointed under the programme. Besides, Government of India organize various national level programmes including agri-startup conclave, agri-fair and exhibitions, webinars, workshops to provide a platform for the promotion of agri-startups by linking them with various stakeholders. This Department is implementing 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' scheme from 2020-21 onwards with an objective to provide medium-long term debt finance facility for investment in viable projects for post harvest management and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee support to the eligible beneficiaries including farmers, agri entrepreneurs, start-ups etc. There is no specific provision for landless tenant farmers to setup start-ups under this scheme. However, 1284 startups have been supported with medium-long term debt financial support of Rs. 1248 crore including startup initiated by farmers under this scheme, given below. List of Knowledge Partners (KPs) and RKVY- Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs) Knowledge Partners (KPs): National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad. National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM) Jaipur, Rajasthan. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Pusa, New Delhi. University of Agriculture Science, Dharwad, Karnataka. Assam Agriculture University, Jorhat, Assam. RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs): Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Hisar, Haryana CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh IIT-BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu & Kashmir IIM, Kashipur, Uttarakhand Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad, Telangana Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Agri innovation and entrepreneurship cell, ANGRAU, Andhra Pradesh National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha S K N Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal Bihar Agricultural University, Bhagalpur, Bihar Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, Karnataka College of Fisheries, Lembucherra, Tripura Department of Veterinary Medicine College of Veterinary Sciences &Animal Husbandry, Aizawl, Mizoram College of Horticulture & Forestry, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Arjun Munda in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today. Source: pib.gov.in
12 Feb, 2024 India bright FDI spot on global map despite rates soaring worldwide, says Piyush Goyal. India continues to be a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) despite soaring global interest rates, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Friday. The hardening of interest rates had led to capital flowing back to developed nations. 'That was a period where one would have imagined a much deeper impact on the developing economies than what India witnessed, but the strength of demand in India, the strength of opportunities that people saw in India, ensured that we did not see the drastic fall that many of our other peer countries (witnessed),' Goyal said at the Global Business Summit on Friday. India remains an attractive destination for investments. 'We continue to have significant FDI (foreign direct investment) coming in... a lot of reinvestment of earnings happened even during this period when ideally I would have thought global balance sheets were very stressed,' he said. FDI equity inflows fell 24% in the first half of FY24 to $20.4 billion from the year earlier with Singapore being the top source followed by Mauritius. Goyal said it wasn't 'material' that India hadn't matched the $71.35 billion of overseas inflows in FY23. 'The material factor is that it (FDI) continues to come in. Very often when you see a very rapid growth on any statistic, you need some time for it to cool down also,' he said. Goyal said continuous and rapid growth of money flow sometimes is 'very harmful' for an economy, 'so I think India has been able to create a very fine balance in our control of inflation.' He said India has seen 40-year lows of inflation at a time when countries have witnessed 40-year highs. The country's average decadal inflation over the last 10 years of the Narendra Modi government has been the lowest India has ever seen in its history and that it has been a period of 'tremendous fiscal stability, and today's fundamentals of the economy will hold us in good stead'. In August 2013, the rupee depreciated to nearly 68 to the dollar and the then government came out with a Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (B) or FCNRB policy to attract non-resident Indians (NRIs) to invest in the country. 'We give them almost 1.75-2% more than the market. We allowed NRIs to play the game of putting in 5-10% money of their own, borrow the rest from international banks... and artificially improved the rupee strength to make it about 56-57 to a dollar,' he said, adding that it may look as if the rupee depreciated from 57 to say 83 during the past 10 years, but the reality is that depreciation is from 68 to 83. Empowerment India took care of the basic needs of every single Indian, be it food, shelter, clean drinking water, or electricity in the past 10 years. 'These needs for years looked like a distant dream. I think this has been a period where the common man has been empowered,' he said. Goyal said Uttar Pradesh is a classic example of transformation, from a BIMARU state to a most-favoured state. Through honest governance, UP has seen unprecedented growth, boasting decisive leadership, a skilled workforce, unmatched infrastructure, and developments in electricity, industrial parks, and tourism. The fight against corruption is a principal focus, with notable successes in curbing graft in states like Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, he stated. Modi's innovative thinking has fueled various missions, leveraging criticism as a catalyst for improvement, he said, adding that over the next five years, the government looks at building an inclusive society by empowering the less privileged and giving them a rightful place in society. According to Goyal, the government is characterised by an insatiable hunger for progress and an unwavering commitment to serve the 1.4 billion population and embracing new ideas and the administration encourages a culture of continuous improvement. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
12 Feb, 2024 RBI pegs GDP growth at 7% in FY25 amid corporate investments. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said the economy will expand at 7% in FY25, at world-leading rates for the second straight year running, as corporate investments follow state-led capital expenditure in boosting demand across sectors in the world's most populous country. The optimism also led the central bank to revise the quarterly GDP projections upward. 'The momentum of economic activity witnessed during 2023-24 is expected to continue in the next year,' RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said Thursday after announcing a status quo on policy rates. The real GDP is expected to climb 7.3% in FY24, as per the first advance estimates by the national statistics office. On inflation, RBI projected the consumer price index at 5.4% for FY24 and a fall to 4.5% in FY25, assuming a normal monsoon next year. However, large and repetitive food price shocks are interrupting the pace of moderation in the consumer price index (CPI), forcing the central bank to continue with the withdrawal of accommodation, puncturing market expectations of a 'neutral' stance. Geopolitical tensions, volatility in international financial markets and geo-economic fragmentation will also pose risks to the growth and inflation outlook. 'Monetary policy, in the midst of these lingering uncertainties, has to remain vigilant to ensure that we successfully navigate the last mile of disinflation. Stable and low inflation at 4% will provide the necessary bedrock for sustainable economic growth,' Das said. He also observed that the transmission of the 250-basis-point rate since May 2022 is still not complete. One basis point is a hundredth of a percentage point. 'One feels that the case for a change in policy stance to 'neutral' from the current 'withdrawal of accommodation' is stronger now. While that did not take place in February, the expectations of a change in the policy stance will likely be strong in the coming meetings,' said Siddhartha Sanyal, chief economist at Bandhan Bank. 'If the RBI's CPI forecasts come true, clarity about headline CPI inflation softening to a 4%-handle should emerge by Q2 of FY25 - it should offer the MPC the flexibility to cut the repo rate and maintain a real interest rate that is better aligned with their long term policy objective,' he said. As far as the quarterly GDP projections go, the RBI expects a 7.2% print in the first quarter of the next fiscal, revised upwards from earlier projection of 6.7%, second quarter growth at 6.8% against 6.5%, third quarter growth at 7% from 6.4%. The fourth quarter growth is projected for the first time at 6.9%. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
12 Feb, 2024 APEDA Promotes Export Of Agricultural Products, Including Millets, From India. The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), a statutory organization under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has the mandate to promote export of agricultural products, including millets, from India. APEDA provides assistance to its registered exporters, including those of millets, under Agriculture & Processed Food Export Promotion Scheme of APEDA. The assistance is provided under various components of the schemes viz. Infrastructure Development, Quality Development and Market Development. Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs) are organized in the clusters to provide export-market linkages. Regular interactions, through video conferences, are held with the Indian Missions abroad, to assess and tap export opportunities. Country specific BSMs, through Indian Missions, are also organized. Source: khabarindia.in
12 Feb, 2024 PMO likely to review Red Sea Crisis soon. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is likely to review the impact of Red Sea crisis on trade as exporters expect March and April trade to be hit. 'So far there is no adverse impact on exports due to the crisis but traders expect the impact to figure in the numbers for March and April,' said an official. Senior officials from the ministries of commerce and industry, petroleum, finance and petroleum and natural gas met members from the industry on Wednesday. The PMO review could be early next week. 'Exporters' bottom lines are getting hit in the existing contracts. We will have to take a call on new contracts,' said an industry representative who attended the meeting chaired by the commerce secretary. Shipments from India to Europe, US east coast, North Africa and parts of Asia, have almost stopped taking the Red Sea route. Exports from India are continuing as the sailings of ships carrying containers from the country have been diverted via the Cape of Good Hope route. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
12 Feb, 2024 Millet farmer from Sangrur strikes gold in export deal. There was a time when Dilpreet Singh, a farmer from Sangrur, was going from pillar to post to sell his millet. Local shops were turning him away. But now, a lucrative overseas market has suddenly opened up for him. It all happened when Singh was browsing the internet looking for sales avenues for his millet. He came across the site of APEDA, the Centre’s agri export promotion agency. Using its help, he got an exporter’s license and completed other formalities such as fumigation to send his first consignment to Australia. It turned out to be a golden deal for Singh, who sold the millet at a rate that was over seven times what other exporters, on average, receive. 'I have already received $35,000 and will receive the remaining amount soon,' Singh told businessline. He grows millet on a 14-acre land and says he ensures there is no mix with any other grain, and the entire crop is chemical-free. Singh is also confident in meeting the importing country’s stringent condition – delivering the products to Australian Customs within 21 days of fumigation done in India. The first export consignment of 14.93 tonnes of millets and millet-atta valued at about $45,000 was flagged off by APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev on January 31. 'It is heartening to know our farmer is exporting millets from Punjab to Australia after meeting their requirements,' Dev said. The Sydney-based importer Jasvir Singh, who joined the virtual flag-off ceremony, expressed confidence in importing more such consignments in the future as the Sangrur farmer has complete value chain control from end-to-end. Dilpreet Singh grows millets in his own farms and also does both primary and secondary processing in his own unit, including packaging. The first consignment included different millet varieties – Proso, Kodo, Foxtail, Little, Browntop, Barnyard, Ragi, Bajra, and Jowar – both in the form of grain as well as flour. Narrating his journey, Singh said that the first time when he packed his products in a 500-gram pack and took it to a local shop, the trader refused to buy and advised him to sell at mandis in bulk. Undeterred, Singh kept trying. 'I started looking for export opportunities. As people from the diaspora normally help and I knew the current buyer earlier, I got in touch with him and he showed interest in my products,' Singh said. India has exported 95,373 tonnes of millets worth $45.46 million (Rs.375.71 crore) during April-November of the current fiscal. In 2022-23, the millet export was 169,049 tonnes worth $75.45 million (Rs.608.12 crore). APEDA has facilitated around 500 start-ups in marketing and exporting millet-based value-added products. Source: thehindubusinessline.com
12 Feb, 2024 Cultivation of different types of millets. To create domestic and global demand and to provide nutritional food to the people, Government of India had proposed to the United Nations for declaring year 2023 as International Year of Millets (IYM). The proposal of India was supported by 72 countries and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2023 as International Year of Millets during March, 2021. The Government of India has taken a proactive multi-stakeholder engagement approach (engaging various central government Ministries/Departments, States/UTs, farmers, start-ups, exporters, retail businesses, hotels, Indian Embassies etc.) to achieve the objectives of IYM 2023 and taking Indian millets globally. The focus during IYM-2023 was to enhance production and productivity, consumption, export, strengthening value chain, branding, creating awareness for health benefits etc. The Government of India has organized various events to make it peoples’ movement so that the Indian millets, recipes, value added products be promoted globally. Millets were promoted during the G20 presidency in India, Millet Culinary carnival, International Trade Events, Chef’s Conference, exhibition of Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs), road shows, kisan melas, Chef’s training for paramilitary forces, ASEAN India Millet Festival at Indonesia and Delhi etc. A key event organized towards International Year of Millets was the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference, held from 18th – 19th March 2023 at IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the exhibition on millets was further extended by three days. To make India a global hub for 'Shree Anna', the Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad has been declared as the Global Centre of Excellence for sharing best practices, research and technologies at the national and international level. The Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR), Hyderabad is also providing training to the farmers, women farmers, home makers, students and young entrepreneurs on manufacturing of value-added millet food products, daily recipes etc., and supporting them to establish self-enterprise. The institute has also developed value-added technologies include 'Ready to Eat' and 'Ready to Cook' for millet foods, branding of millet foods under 'Eatrite' tag, organized awareness programmes, agri-business incubator, technology business incubators etc. The new Regional Research Centre for Bajra at Gudamalani, near Barmer, Rajasthan has been inaugurated on 27th September, 2023. To strengthen the research collaboration and public awareness of millets globally, a new initiative viz., 'Millets and Other Ancient Grains International Research Initiative (MAHARISHI)’’ has been adopted during the G20 Presidency. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has approved the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry for Millet-based products (PLISMBP) for implementation during 2022-23 to 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs. 800 crores. Millets are also included under the Poshan Abhiyan of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Further, the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution has revised its guidelines to increase the procurement of millets under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Mid-Day Meal. An Export Promotion Forum dedicated to promotion of millets in the international market has been set up to facilitate promotion, marketing and development of millets exports from India. Under the Eat Right campaign, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is creating awareness to promote the use of millets as part of a healthy and varied diet. To encourage consumption of Shree Anna among government employees, all Government offices have been advised to include Shree Anna snacks in departmental trainings/meetings and Shree Anna based food items in departmental canteens. In order to increase the production & productivity of millets (Shree Anna), the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) is implementing a Sub-Mission on Nutri-Cereals (Millets) under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) in all districts of 28 States & 2 Union Territories viz. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Nutri-Cereals (millets) such as Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi/Mandua), Minor Millets i.e., Foxtail Millet (Kangani/Kakun), Proso Millet (Cheena), Kodo Millet (Kodo), Barnyard Millet (Sawa/Sanwa/ Jhangora), Little Millet (Kutki) and two Pseudo Millets Buck-wheat (Kuttu) and Amaranthus (Chaulai) are covered under NFSM programme. Under NFSM–Nutri Cereals, the incentives are provided to the farmers, through the States/UTs, on crop production and protection technologies, cropping system based demonstrations, production & distribution of certified seeds of newly released varieties/hybrids, Integrated Nutrient and Pest Management techniques, improved farm implements/tools/resource conservation machineries, water saving devices, capacity building of farmers through trainings during cropping season, organizing events/workshops, distribution of seed minikits, publicity through print and electronic media etc. In addition, Government of India also provides flexibility to the states for state specific needs/priorities under Rashtirya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). The states can promote Millets (Shree Anna) under RKVY with approval of State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) headed by Chief Secretary of the State. In addition, states such as Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh have initiated Millet Missions in the States to promote millets. This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shri Arjun Munda in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today. Source: pib.gov.in
09 Feb, 2024 'Strength and empowerment of farmers is the strength of the country' - Union Minister Shri Munda. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda launched the centralized 'Kisan Rakshak Helpline 14447 and Portal', Agri-Insurance Sandbox Framework Platform SARTHI and Learning Management System (LMS) Platform for the farming community under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Delhi today. Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Food Processing Sushri Shobha Karandlaje and Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Kailash Choudhary, Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja were also present on the occasion. Since its inception in 2016, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been a safety net for farmers in India, protecting them from the unpredictability of nature through crop insurance. It became crucial for the scheme to ensure farmers could navigate the claim process, submit grievances, seek information on their queries and obtain timely assistance without difficulty. To address these challenges and ensure prompt support for farmers, the Government has introduced the Krishi Rakshak Portal and Helpline (KRPH) 14447. This platform provides multilingual support, enabling transparent communication and real-time resolution of grievances related to compensation delays and insurance queries. By streamlining processes and offering accessible assistance, KRPH underscores the Government's steadfast commitment to the welfare and prosperity of the farming community. In his address, Union Minister Shri Munda said, 'India is the country of farmers. The Ministry of Agriculture is working continuously under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to support and empower the farmers. Keeping this in mind, efforts are being made to increase the income of farmers and make them self-sufficient through the schemes run by the Government.' He also said that the continuous efforts are being made by the Government in this direction. He said that there is an opportunity to be a partner in empowering farmers technically and digitally as well. For the same purpose, the Krishi Rakshak Portal and Helpline, Sandbox Framework and LMS Platform have been launched under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Union Agriculture Minister emphasized the Government's focus on leveraging technology for the betterment of farmers' lives. Another significant launch was The Learning Management System (LMS), developed in collaboration with the National E-Governance Division (NeGD). Its primary goal is to provide stakeholders, including farmers, insurance companies, Government officials, state Government representatives, and participants in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), with the essential skills and knowledge needed for efficient crop insurance and agricultural credit. The LMS will facilitate training and knowledge sharing through interactive modules, personalized training programs, and accessible resources. Stakeholders can deepen their understanding of agricultural practices, crop insurance protocols, and financial mechanisms. The LMS can be accessed on https://elearn-pmfbykcc.lms.gov.in. Shri Munda said that efforts have also been going on continuously to improve the implementation of the scheme in the last few years. The Government is committed to promoting such schemes in the agriculture sector, which can reduce risk and improve income for farmers. He told the officials that they should try resolving the problems of farmers with usage of data. He mentioned that he is elated to observe that the Ministry of Agriculture is working in a real organized manner for every single farmer, focusing on adaptation of digital and technology in agriculture. While crop insurance has been a primary product for farmers, the Government has also extended insurance to the entire agricultural community through other products. Recognizing the multifaceted risks faced by farmers beyond crop losses, the comprehensive digital insurance platform SARTHI was launched in collaboration with UNDP India. SARTHI extends coverage to health, life, home, shop, agriculture implements, motor, and parametric products. SARTHI can be accessed via the AIDE app available on Android App Store. This ambitious endeavour, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, not only aims to safeguard farmers' livelihoods but also to fortify the resilience of the agricultural sector as a whole. With 56 crore applications already enrolled under PMFBY, SARTHI marks a significant advancement beyond traditional crop insurance, offering a diverse array of products tailored to farmers' needs. By expanding insurance coverage to include vital assets like tractor machinery, SARTHI empowers farmers to comprehensively mitigate risks, securing their livelihoods and fostering long-term sustainability in agriculture. The launch of the LMS, KRPH - 14447, and SARTHI represents the latest milestone in the Ministry of Agriculture's ongoing transformative journey in Indian agriculture. These initiatives, introduced alongside cutting-edge technologies such as YES-Tech, Digi-Claim, WINDS, CROPIC, and AIDE app, underscore the Government's unwavering commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability in farming. Together, these initiatives embody a holistic approach to fostering the welfare and sustainability of the farming community, aligning with the Government's vision for a resilient and prosperous agricultural sector. Source: pib.gov.in
09 Feb, 2024 First Iran-India joint working group meeting on agriculture held in Delhi. The first joint working group meeting on agriculture took place between Iran and India on Tuesday. During the meeting, the officials of the ministries of agriculture of both countries emphasised increasing cooperation in the field. 'In this meeting, officials of the ministries of agriculture of two countries emphasised increasing cooperation in the field of balancing the import and export of agricultural products between the two countries,' Iran's Embassy in New Delhi wrote in a post on X. Notably, the joint working group meeting between Iran and India was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare. It took place at NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi on February 6. 'Pramod Kumar Meherda, Additional Secretary, MoA&FW, GoI felicitated the Iranian Delegates at the conclusion of 1st INDO-IRAN Joint Agricultural Working Group Meeting at NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi on 6th Feb'24,' the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare wrote on X. India-Iran relations span centuries marked by meaningful interactions. The two countries shared a border till 1947 and share several common features in their language, culture and traditions, as per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Both South Asia and the Persian Gulf have strong commercial, energy, cultural and people-to-people links, according to the MEA. Recently, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian hosted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Tehran. The two leaders discussed expanding bilateral and multilateral ties within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and BRICS. In a post on X, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated, 'Iran's FM: 'Today, I hosted Indian FM @DrSJaishankar, we held talks over the latest regional and int'l developments, especially the Zionist regime's #genocide& crimes against Palestinians. We discussed the expanding bilateral & multilateral ties within the #Shanghai Org. & #BRICS.' The Iranian Foreign Minister said he and Jaishankar discussed the latest international and regional developments, including the Israel-Hamas war. During the meeting, Hossein Amir Abdollahian highlighted the importance of providing security in international waterways near Iran. Source: aninews.in
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