International Potato Centre: The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to establish the International Potato Centre (CIP)’s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) at Agra, Uttar Pradesh. International Potato Centre was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato and Andean roots […]
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
MSC Certification for Chilka Lake’s Mud Crab Fishery
MSC Certification for Chilka Lake’s Mud Crab Fishery: To boost India’s inland fisheries, a joint initiative led by ICAR-CIFRI (Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute) and Chilika Development Authority (CDA) aims to secure Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for Chilika Lake’s mud crab fishery. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organisation promoting sustainable […]
Price Support Scheme
Price Support Scheme: The Union Agriculture Minister recently approved a move to procure moong and urad in Madhya Pradesh and urad in Uttar Pradesh under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). Price Support Scheme (PSS) is implemented by the Government of India under India’s umbrella scheme “PM-AASHA” (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan), launched in 2018. […]
Heat-Tolerant Pigeonpea
Heat-Tolerant Pigeonpea: Scientists have developed a heat-tolerant pigeonpea (tur dal) variety named ICPV 25444 using speed breeding technique, with the potential to transform fallow lands and reduce reliance on imports. It can withstand temperatures up to 45°C, making it ideal for India’s hot, semi-arid regions, and can utilize 12 million hectares of rice fallows left […]
CROPIC Initiative
CROPIC Initiative: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare plans to launch CROPIC, a study to gather crop information using field photographs and AI-based models. CROPIC stands for Collection of Real Time Observations & Photo of Crops. It is an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) with a dual purpose of monitoring […]
Punjab Sees 20% Rise in Cotton Cultivation Amid Crop Diversification Push
Punjab Sees 20% Rise in Cotton Cultivation Amid Crop Diversification Push: Punjab has recorded a 20% increase in cotton cultivation in 2025 compared to the previous year. The area under cotton has expanded from 2.49 lakh acres to 2.98 lakh acres, marking a rise of over 49,000 acres. The districts of Fazilka, Mansa, Bathinda, and […]
Krishi Nivesh Portal
Krishi Nivesh Portal: In a bid to boost and expedite investments in the agriculture sector, the government is working to integrate schemes from various ministries and state governments under a unified digital platform the Krishi Nivesh portal. It is an initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to facilitate farmers and investors. The […]
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign launched to modernize Indian agriculture through scientific outreach, sustainable practices, and farmer empowerment.Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is conducted biannually before the Kharif and Rabi sowing seasons to provide timely field-level guidance on improving crop production, soil health, and resource management. It aims […]
Sugar Boards
Sugar Boards: To combat the rising health risks associated with excessive sugar consumption among school children, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated the establishment of ‘sugar boards’ in over 24,000 affiliated schools across India. ‘Sugar boards’ visually display the sugar content in common beverages and snacks, educating children about the health risks […]
Wadge Bank
Wadge Bank: Fishermen in Kanyakumari oppose the Union government’s proposed hydrocarbon exploration project at Wadge Bank under Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP), fearing it will harm their livelihoods and the ecologically sensitive marine area.Wadge Bank is a submarine plateau in the Indian Ocean, located 80 km off Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin), lying in India’s Exclusive […]
