Farm reset: Government says agriculture sector reshaped in 11 years, budget surged five-fold since 2013 & crop output jumped – Times of India

Farm reset: Government says agriculture sector reshaped in 11 years, budget surged five-fold since 2013 & crop output jumped – Times of India

A surge in budget allocation and sustained policy focus over the past 11 years has led to a wide-ranging transformation in India’s agricultural sector, the Centre said on Saturday, crediting flagship schemes with driving output, procurement, and farmer support to new highs.In an official statement, the government said its agri reforms have empowered farmers and…

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Trump says America needs productive people: 5 key tips to boost your workplace output – The Times of India

Trump says America needs productive people: 5 key tips to boost your workplace output – The Times of India

Trump’s call for productive people: 5 ways to boost workplace performance. (ANI Photo) In a recent announcement, US President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of attracting and retaining “productive people” to contribute to the growth of the nation. Speaking during his first cabinet meeting of his second term, Trump revealed plans for a new visa…

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Industrial output growth slows to 3-month low of 3.2% in December – The Times of India

Industrial output growth slows to 3-month low of 3.2% in December – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s industrial production growth slowed to a three-month low of 3.2 per cent in December 2024, mainly due to poor performance of mining and manufacturing sectors, according to official data released on Wednesday. The government has also revised the November 2024 industrial output figure to 5 per cent from the provisional estimate of…

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Centre targets high procurement of pulses through PSS, PSF schemes to reassure farmers, boost output | India News – The Times of India

Centre targets high procurement of pulses through PSS, PSF schemes to reassure farmers, boost output | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Centre is aiming to aggressively procure tur, urad and lentil from farmers through price support scheme (PSS) and price stabilisation fund (PSF) to give an assurance to the growers that their produce will be bought by govt. Two govt cooperatives — Nafed and NCCF — have been directed to start purchase of…

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Foodgrain output set to scale new peak in 2025 as farm sector eyes 4% growth – Times of India

Foodgrain output set to scale new peak in 2025 as farm sector eyes 4% growth – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India is poised to achieve new heights in foodgrain production in 2025, driven by favourable monsoon, though significant challenges persist in pulses and oilseeds production as the country’s agricultural sector shows signs of robust recovery. The Agriculture Ministry’s initial projections paint an optimistic picture, with kharif (summer) foodgrain production estimated at a record…

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Kolkata emerges as India’s science capital, China tops globally with highest research output: Nature Index 2024 – Times of India

Kolkata emerges as India’s science capital, China tops globally with highest research output: Nature Index 2024 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a significant milestone for the Indian scientific community, Kolkata has emerged as the country’s leading city in scientific research, as per the prestigious Nature Index 2024. Ranked 84th globally among the top 200 scientific cities, Kolkata has cemented its position as a key player in quality research. This achievement not only underscores…

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India’s milk production up nearly 4% whereas meat output rise by nearly 5% | India News – Times of India

India’s milk production up nearly 4% whereas meat output rise by nearly 5% | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s milk production increased by nearly 4% to around 239 million tonnes in 2023-24 compared to 2022-23 whereas meat production rose by nearly 5% to reach over 10 million tonnes during the same period, shows the basic animal husbandry statistics released on National Milk Day on Tuesday.Year-on-year data, based on an integrated sample…

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