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Jul 30, 2025 News Image Nepal Parliamentary Delegation meets Agriculture Secretary and DARE Secretary.
A 16-member delegation comprising Members of Parliament from Nepal, led by Shri Sanjay Kumar Gautam, Former Minister and Member of Parliament (Nepali Congress), visited Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, today. The delegation, representing the Free Youth Democratic Organization (FYDON), Nepal, held detailed discussions with Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), and Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE).
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 30, 2025 News Image US team to visit India on August 25 for next round of talks for trade pact.
The US team will visit India on August 25 for the next round of negotiations for the proposed bilateral trade agreement between the two countries, an official said on Tuesday. The official added that the two sides continue to be engaged in an interim trade deal as the August 1 deadline is approaching.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 30, 2025 News Image Ministry of Ayush Promotes Indian Traditional Medicine Systems Globally with WHO Agreement, Academic Collaborations, and Export Promotion Initiatives.
Ministry of Ayush has undertaken following initiatives to promote Indian traditional medicine systems globally: The Ministry has developed a Central Sector Scheme for the Promotion of International Co-operation in Ayush (IC Scheme) under which the Ministry of Ayush provides support to Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the export of Ayush products & services; facilitates the International promotion, development and recognition of Ayush system of medicine; foster interaction of stakeholders and market development of Ayush at international level; promote academics and research through the establishment of Ayush Academic Chairs in foreign countries and holding training workshop/symposiums for promoting and strengthening awareness and interest about Ayush Systems of Medicine at international level.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 30, 2025 News Image 27 States Advancing PM Ekta Malls to Promote ODOP, GI, and Handicrafts Products.
All States are encouraged to establish PM Ekta Mall (Unity Mall), announced in the Union Budget 2023-24, for the promotion and sale of ODOP products (One District, One Product), Geographical Indication (GI) products, and other handicrafts from across the country. The Proposed Mall has provision for dedicated space for each Union Territory and State to display their ODOP products. In the fiscal year 2023-24, under Part- VI (Unity Mall) of the ‘Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24 (SASCI)’ of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance Rs.5000 Cr was allocated for construction of PM Ekta Malls in all States. Under which upon recommendation of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Department of Expenditure has approved Detailed Project Reports’ (DPRs) of 27 States.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 30, 2025 News Image Atmanirbhar Oilseeds Abhiyan.
The Government is implementing the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) to boost domestic oilseed production and to strive toward self-sufficiency in edible oil production. The objective of NMEO-OS is to enhance the production of primary oilseed crops such as Rapeseed & Mustard, Groundnut, Soybean, Sunflower, Sesame, Safflower, Niger, Linseed & Castor and also increasing collection and extraction efficiency of edible oil from secondary sources like cottonseed, coconut, rice bran as well as Tree-Borne Oilseeds (TBOs). As per Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) portal, oilseed crops covered under insurance are at annexure.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 30, 2025 News Image Implementation of Drone DIDi Scheme.
The Government has approved ‘Namo Drone Didi’ as Central Sector Scheme for providing 15,000 drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) with an outlay of Rs. 1261 Crores for the period from 2023-24 to 2025-26. The major objectives of the scheme is to promote advance technology in agriculture for improved efficiency, enhanced crop yield & reduced cost of operation and to empower SHGs as drone service providers for increasing their income and providing livelihood support to them. Under this scheme, Central Financial Assistance (CFA) @ 80% of the cost of drone package up to a maximum of Rs. 8.00 lakhs is provided to the selected women SHGs. 15 days drone pilot training for one of the members of SHGs and 5 days drone assistant training to other member/family member of SHGs is provided as a part of drone package.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 30, 2025 News Image Data on National Horticulture Mission.
National Horticulture Mission, a sub-scheme of Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is being implemented by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare since 2014 for the holistic development of horticulture in the country. Since inception of MIDH scheme i.e. from 2014-15 to July, 2025 (as on date), an additional area of 15.66 Lakhs hectare has been covered under horticulture crops. All horticulture crops irrespective of their varieties are covered under MIDH scheme.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 30, 2025 News Image Promoting farming ad a viable career option among Youth.
The data on exact number of farmers is not maintained Centrally. However, as per the Agriculture Census conducted by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Number of operational holdings* based on previously conducted three agriculture censuses on quinquennial basis.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 30, 2025 News Image Production of Crude Palm Oil.
Edible oil imports are required to bridge the gap between domestic production and consumption till self-sufficiency in edible oils is achieved. Government of India is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. NMEO-OP strives to boost oil palm cultivation in the country through area expansion. Till March 2025, 1.89 lakh hectares area had been covered under NMEO-OP, taking the total coverage under oil palm in the country to 5.56 lakh hectares. Crude Palm Oil (CPO) production has risen from 1.91 lakh tonnes in 2014-15 to 3.80 lakh tonnes in 2024-25.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 30, 2025 News Image Agricultural Market Linked to E-NAM.
1,522 mandis have been integrated with the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) portal with trade volume of 12.03 crore metric tonnes (MT) of various agricultural commodities and 49.15 crore units of countable commodities such as coconut, betel leaf, sweet corn, lemon, and bamboo traded on the platform till 30.06.2025. The trade of Rs.4,39,941 crores has been recorded on e-NAM platform. The State-wise details of traded volume and value since inception are provided at Annexure.
 Source:  pib.gov.in