Agriculture

Gates said that he talked about Artificial Intelligence, women-led development, innovation in agriculture, health and climate adaption and taking lessons from India to the world, among other things, with the Prime Minister.

The Kerala government has allotted Rs 33 lakh for the face-to-face programme of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan which will be held for the agriculture sector in the state next month. The development comes amid a severe financial crisis in the state.

The ongoing farmers' agitation in India, primarily led by farmers from Punjab and Haryana, is centered around demands for legal assurances regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP) and withdrawal from the World Trade Organization (WTO). Farmers oppose WTO rules that limit domestic subsidies and hinder their demands for MSP.

In a prelude to Women's Day, PM Modi engaged in a dialogue with Sita Devi, who has undergone training in operating drones. Sita Devi's expertise sheds light on the revolutionary impact of drones in agriculture and technological advancements.

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During the presentation of the budget for the 2024-25 financial year, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar also announced a waiver of interest and penalty on certain crop loans.

By implementing a range of policies and schemes aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, ensuring farmers' livelihoods, and promoting sustainable farming practices, sources said the Narendra Modi government has sought to usher in a new era of agricultural growth and prosperity in the country

Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said, "The farmers' unions need to understand that the law that they are seeking that cannot be decided upon without giving a thought, and giving scope for issues to crop up at a later phase. All aspects need to be considered and discussed."

Late Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao's visionary leadership was instrumental in making India economically advanced, laying a solid foundation for the country's prosperity and growth. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by significant measures that opened India to global markets, fostering a new era of economic development, PM Modi said.

VD Satheesan criticized the budget, particularly expressing disappointment with its provisions for the agriculture sector. He alleged that the budget seemed designed to deceive people, lacking sufficient financial support.

In the ongoing Kerala Budget 2024 session, finance minister K N Balagopal announced that the MSP for rubber will be raised to Rs 180. The current price of the rubber is Rs 170. 

The Ministry of Defence secured the highest allocation of Rs 6.2 lakh crore, while the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare received the lowest allocation among all sectors, amounting to Rs 1.27 lakh crore.

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in Parliament. Presenting the Interim Budget, she made allocations for ministers with Defence getting the highest and Agriculture the lowest.

In the upcoming Union Budget for FY25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reportedly allocated Rs 1.25 lakh crore to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, reflecting a substantial increase from previous budgets.

Padma Shri Cheruvayal Raman has represented India in various countries, including the World Agriculture Seminar in Brazil. He has received many honors, including the Genome Savior Community Award of the Union Ministry of Agriculture, the Genetic Conservation Award, and the Food Safety Award of the State Food Commission.