Narendra Singh Tomar
National Conference on Agriculture- Kharif Campaign – 2022
The National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2022-23 has been inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar at the NASC Complex, New Delhi. As per the 2nd Advance Estimates (2021-22), the country’s total production of foodgrains is estimated ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
‘Indian Agriculture Towards 2030’ Book
A book titled “Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems,” was released by Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare at an event that was organized by ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Rajya Sabha passes Coconut Development Board (Amendment) Bill
Rajya Sabha passed the Coconut Development Board (Amendment) Bill 2021 on July 30, 2021. The bill aims to make the Chairman of the Coconut Development Board a non-executive director. Key Points Board members increased from 4 to 6 as after ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Govt plans to set up National Farmers Database
The Government of India has announced plans to set up a National Farmers Database. This database will consist of the country’s digitized land records and will aid in online single sign-on facilities for universal access and will also provide services ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
India – EU Cooperation in Agriculture sector
Virtual meeting between Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar and Member of European Commission-Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, was held on 7th July, 2021. Key Points During the meeting, strong momentum of India-EU relations was acknowledged. They discussed ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Agri Ministry launches Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, has launched the Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign for Fasal Bima Yojana. It was launched during Crop Insurance Week. Highlights Fasal Bima Yojana was launched with the aim of providing security cover to ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana: Ministry of Food Processing approves Rs 234.68 crores of projects
On November 24, 2020, the Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar approved food processing projects of Rs 234.68 crores. Around seven proposals received under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana were approved. The proposals were sent under the Scheme for Creation ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
PM-FME Scheme: Capacity building Component launched
On November 18, 2020, the Minister of Food Processing Industries Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Capacity building Component of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises scheme. Features Under the capacity building component of the scheme, the trainers ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
GoI: 29 Projects approved to benefit Farmers
On November 9, 2020, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar chaired Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee meeting. The committee approved 29 projects leveraging investment of Rs 443 crores. Key Highlights Under the Scheme of Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition, Rs 189 crores were ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Ayushman Sahakar Scheme: Key Facts
On October 19, 2020, the Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Ayushman Sahakar Scheme. The scheme has been launched to assist the cooperatives in the country. The scheme will assist the cooperatives to play a crucial role in ..