Per Drop More Crop: The Government highlighted the progress of Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), a micro-irrigation scheme aimed at improving water use efficiency and agricultural productivity through efficient irrigation practices. As of July 2026, PDMC has brought over 115 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation coverage, with DBT-based financial assistance and digital implementation improving transparency, farmer […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Integrated Fertilizer Management System
Integrated Fertilizer Management System: The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said that the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) has entered a new phase with the introduction of a series of digital initiatives. It is the digital platform for fertilizer management in India. It is developed and technically supported by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for […]
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture: Regenerative agriculture is gradually reshaping the future of Indian farming. Regenerative Agriculture is a holistic farming approach centred on restoring soil health and enhancing biodiversity. It focuses not merely on sustaining existing farming conditions, but on actively restoring soil health, improving biodiversity and strengthening farms against climate-related stresses. It is based on the […]
Roselle Crop
Roselle Crop: In Odisha’s Malkangiri district, the indigenous crop Roselle is helping tribal communities adapt to climate change.Roselle crop’s scientific name is Hibiscus sabdariffa belongs to the Malvaceae family.It is locally known as Bhenda Dalhas long been cultivated by tribal communities in Odisha’s Malkangiri district.It thrives on rainfed uplands with minimal inputs and can grow […]
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) variety ‘Asha’. Pigeon pea is popularly known as ‘Arhar’ or ‘Tur’. It is one of India’s most important pulse crops and a major source of dietary protein. It is a […]
Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture
Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture: The Government has highlighted India’s efforts to conserve soil and promote scientific soil management through initiatives such as the Soil Health Card Scheme, National Mission on Natural Farming, Khet Bachao Abhiyan, geospatial soil mapping and digital agriculture platforms. Soil supports crop production, sustains ecosystems, and secures rural livelihoods. With more […]
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization: The government has highlighted progress under Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) which expands access for small farmers, women, and disadvantaged groups through targeted mechanization support nationwide. It was launched in 2014–15. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). SMAM aims to “reach the unreached” by […]
Direct Seeded Rice : In News
Direct Seeded Rice: In News In a bid to mitigate the rainfall uncertainty due to the potential impact of El Nino, the Chhattisgarh government recently advised farmers to cultivate oilseeds and use Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) method in paddy for the upcoming kharif season. Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) is a modern farming technique where rice […]
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana : Completed More Than 10 Years
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana : Completed More Than 10 Years Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana has completed more than 10 years of advancing irrigation-led agricultural transformation in India. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana was launched in 2015 to enhance access to water for farming, expand the cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve water-use efficiency, […]
Kisan Sarathi Platform
Kisan Sarathi Platform: Kisan Sarathi platform represents a significant step in the digital transformation of India’s agricultural extension system which is providing information about 610 schemes to farmers. Kisan Sarathi Platform is India’s largest integrated digital agro-advisory platform launched in 2021. It provides timely, authentic, and multilingual advisories to farmers. Farmers also get access to […]
