CM reviews paddy procurement arrangements

Bhopal: Procurement of about 40 lakh metric tonne paddy is expected in the state. Necessary preparations are being made for the procurement activity. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the preparations for procurement of paddy, jwar and bajra in the state...

Major change in Agri sector witnessed in 14 months

Bhopal: Chief Minister while addressing a programme of Jai Kisan Fasal Rin Maafi Yojana at Agar-Malwa district headquarters, said that in the last 14 months a big change has come in the agriculture sector in the state. The state government has give a substantial proof...

Comprehensive reform programmes for farmers soon: CM

Bhopal: Chief Minister Kamal Nath said that comprehensive reform programmes will be launched to increase farmers’ income and for the growth of agriculture sector. He mentioned that a new policy will be framed, keeping in view the interest of the sugarcane producing...

State enhancing Totapari variety of mango

Bhopal: In order to promote food processing in the state, it has been decided to encourage planting of Totapuri variety of mangoes. Instructions have been issued by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department to the district collectors and the chief executive...

Withdrawal of cases discussed

Bhopal: In a high-level meeting held at the Mantralaya on Saturday, Home Minister Bala Bachchan and Law- Legal Affairs Minister PC Sharma held a discussion on withdrawal of criminal cases, especially cases related to protests, demonstrations, movements etc in public...

Farmers paid Rs 11,500 cr

Bhopal: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister, Pradyumna Singh Tomar has said that an amount of Rs 11,500 crore has been paid to farmers of the state under Rabi procurement 2019. He said that this year, record 73.60 lakh metric tonnes of wheat has been...