म.प्र. में ग्रीष्म मूंग खरीद रिकॉर्ड स्तर पर, 5.33 लाख टन से अधिक खरीदी; केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने की समीक्षा
केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण तथा ग्रामीण विकास मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने आज कृषि भवन, नई दिल्ली में मध्य प्रदेश के कृषि एवं बागवानी मंत्रियों के साथ वर्चुअल बैठक की। इस समीक्षा बैठक में म.प्र. में ग्रीष्मकालीन मूंग की खरीद, किसानों को MSP का लाभ तथा प्रधानमंत्री फसल बीमा योजना (PMFBY) से जुड़े मुद्दों पर विस्तार से चर्चा हुई। बैठक में केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने बताया कि म.प्र. सरकार के अनुरोध पर भारत सरकार द्वारा ग्रीष्मकालीन 2026 सीजन के दौरान मूंग की खरीद के लिए पहले 4,54,580 मीट्रिक टन की मात्रा स्वीकृत की गई थी। इसके बाद किसानों के हित को ध्यान में रखते हुए अतिरिक्त 84,492 मीट्रिक टन मात्रा भी स्वीकृत की गई। इससे राज्य सरकार पर कोई वित्तीय भार नहीं आया। इस प्रकार, ग्रीष्मकालीन 2026 सीजन में मध्य प्रदेश के लिए मूंग की कुल स्वीकृत खरीद मात्रा 5,39,072 मीट्रिक टन रही। मूंग खरीद अवधि अब समाप्त हो चुकी है और राज्य में कुल 5.33 लाख मीट्रिक टन मूंग की खरीद की गई है। यह खरीद स्वीकृत सीमा के भीतर रही और सभी इच्छुक तथा पंजीकृत किसानों से उनकी उपलब्ध मूंग की खरीद की गई। इससे किसानों को अपनी उपज का उचित मूल्य MSP पर प्राप्त हुआ और उन्हें सीधे लाभ मिला।
Source: pib.gov.in
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews Summer Moong Procurement and Crop Insurance Implementation in Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today held a virtual review meeting with the Agriculture and Horticulture Ministers of Madhya Pradesh at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting reviewed the procurement of summer Moong in Madhya Pradesh, the benefits of Minimum Support Price for farmers, and issues related to the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. During the meeting, Shri Chouhan said that, at the request of the Madhya Pradesh government, the Government of India had initially approved the procurement of 4,54,580 metric tonnes of summer Moong for the 2026 season. Subsequently, keeping farmers' interests in mind, an additional 84,492 metric tonnes was approved. The additional approval did not impose any financial burden on the state government.
Source: pib.gov.in
India's Agriculture Minister seeks industry’s support in taking agri tech to farmers’ field
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked the industry to work on a 5-point formula for the benefit of farmers, noting that corporates should come forward to help the government in achieving the larger objectives. His formula include private sector participation in taking technology to farmers, make them partners in the value chain and investment in green infrastructure.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India-EU ties stronger than ever, FTA breakthrough driven by realism, pragmatism: EU Ambassador
As he prepares to conclude his tenure in India, EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, has described India-EU relations as stronger than they have been in years, attributing the deepening partnership to greater "strategic understanding" and "strategic comfort" between the two sides. Speaking to ANI, the Ambassador said his tenure focused on developing a comprehensive understanding of India and strengthening cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-Russia FTA talks with EAEU reach advanced stage, says Russian Deputy PM Manturov
India and Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) negotiations for FTA have reached an advanced stage, according to Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov who met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Moscow this Monday.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India to seek greater Japan market access for basmati rice in CEPA review: Piyush Goyal
India will seek greater market access for basmati rice in Japan and explore opportunities to expand exports of processed food products when the two countries review their trade agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Responding to an industry representative who raised the issue of increasing basmati rice exports to Japan, Goyal said India would need to engage with Japanese authorities as rice remains a sensitive sector in the country.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India committed to conclude trade pact with Chile this year: Commerce Minister
India is committed to concluding the ongoing negotiations for a trade pact with South American nation Chile this year, the Department of Commerce said on Thursday. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal is in Chile to review the progress of the negotiations.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Canada set $70 billion trade target, widen economic partnership
India and Canada aim to deepen economic ties, expanding beyond goods and services. They plan to scale up bilateral trade to seventy billion dollars annually by 2030. Discussions focused on investment, financial sector cooperation, and critical minerals. Canadian investors were urged to leverage India's growing economy and talent. Both nations seek to build more resilient and inclusive economies together.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-EU ties stronger than ever, FTA breakthrough driven by realism, pragmatism: EU Ambassador.
As he prepares to conclude his tenure in India, EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, has described India-EU relations as stronger than they have been in years, attributing the deepening partnership to greater 'strategic understanding' and 'strategic comfort' between the two sides. Speaking to ANI, the Ambassador said his tenure focused on developing a comprehensive understanding of India and strengthening cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversification.
India's rice exports to 26 priority markets rose 1.1 per cent in value and 5.6 per cent in volume during November 2025-March 2026, despite challenges including varying demand conditions, pricing pressures, freight costs and import policies, according to an analysis by the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF). Rice exports to the 26-market basket reached Rs 23,476 crore, with volumes touching 4.79 million tonnes during the five-month period, exceeding the average for the corresponding November-March period of the preceding three years. Eleven of the 26 target countries recorded year-on-year growth in both export value and volume.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com