Addressing the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM) in Kathmandu, Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan said to further strengthen cooperation among BIMSTEC countries, India has proposed the establishment of a 'BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence for Agriculture Cooperation in India'.
Extending the exemption to Shivraj Singh Chauhan and others from personally appearing before the trial court, a bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Rajesh Bindal said that it would further hear the case on March 26.
Chouhan, the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, was travelling on Air India flight number AI-436 and was allotted seat number 8-C.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 19th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme at Bhagalpur, Bihar on Monday.
Reacting to his complaint, the Congress took a swipe at the government, stating that grievances from common passengers often go unheard but action may be taken now since the minister has had a problem.
He said that about 86 per cent of the farmers are small-marginal farmers. “We have to create farming models where farmers can earn their livelihood properly even in farming of up to one hectare,” he said.
The Centre is committed to procuring Tur, Urad and Masur at MSP to ensure crop diversification and achieve self-sufficiency in pulses production, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.
In a meeting on the action plan for the next 100 days of various schemes of the ministry, the Minister emphasised implementing the action plan in a strong and effective manner.
Reviewing the preparedness for Kharif season 2024 at Krishi Bhawan with officials of various departments, he directed them to ensure timely distribution and quality supply of input materials for the crops.
The Minister directed senior officials to take strong steps to strengthen women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas.
