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August 2022
April 2022
Lok Sabha Session
July 20 - August 3, 2023
- Agro-Economic Research
- Allocation of Funds under PM-KUSUM
- Availability of Millets in Tribal Villages
- Availability of Nano-Urea
- Awareness on use of Drones in Farming
- Beneficiaries under PM-KISAN Scheme
- Benefits of Co-firing Biomass Pellets in TPPs
- Biological Substitutes for Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticide
- Campaign for Sustainable Farming
- Certified Drone Pilots
- Commercial Production of Organic Products
- Cultivation and Export of Medicinal Plants
- Cultivation of Medicinal Plants
- Damage caused by Chemical and Petrochemical Industries
- Decline in Fertilizer Subsidy
- Demand and Supply of Quality Seeds
- Digital Agriculture Mission
- Digital Technology in Agriculture
- Drugs Production of Sub-standard
- Effects of Climate Change on Farmers
- Export of Grapes
- Farmers Benefitted under PMFBY
- Fertilizer Distribution System
- Fertilizer Rake Points
- Fertilizer Shortage due to Russia-Ukraine War
- Fertilizer Subsidy to Farmers
- Fertilizer Subsidy
- Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Technology for Agriculture
- Impact of Ukraine War on Supply of Agricultural Fertilizers
- Import of Organic Chemicals
- Improving Soil Health
- Increase in Cost of Production of Crops
- Increase in Kharif MSP
- Khushal Kisan Yojana
- MSP of Kharif Crops
- Nano Fertilizers
- National Mission on Natural Farming
- New Fertilizer Policy
- One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme
- Over Usage of Fertilizer
- Paddy Cultivation Area
- PM-KISAN Beneficiaries
- PM-KUSUM
- Pollution caused by Stubble Burning
- Power Generation Scheme to Farmers
- Prices of Fertilizers
- Problem of Arsenic Rice
- Production and Import of Fertilizers
- Production of Basmati Rice
- Production of Organic Crops
- Promoting Jute Production
- Promotion of Alternative Fertilizers
- Promotion of Horticulture and Floriculture
- Promotion of Medicinal Plants
- Promotion of Natural Farming
- Promotion of Organic and Bio-fertilizers
- Promotion of Organic Farming
- Research and Development in Organic Fertilizers
- Review of Fertilizer Distributors in Maharashtra
- Review of Krishi UDAN Scheme
- Rise in Transportation Cost of Fertilizer due to Flood
- Scheme for Cultivation of Medicinal Plants and Herbs
- Small and Marginal Farmers under PM-KUSUM
- Special Fertilizer Package
- Spoilage of Fruits and Vegetables
- Spraying of Pesticides
- Stand-Up India Scheme for Agri-Allied Greenfield Activities\
- Stocks of Fertilisers
- Strategies for Organic Fertilizers
- Stubble Burning
- Supply of Chemical Fertilizers in Chhattisgarh
- Supply of Urea in Agriculture Sector
- Target for Solar Energy under PM-KUSUM
- Use of Bio-fertilizers
- Use of Fertilizers
- Use of Organic Fertilizers and Pesticides
259 Session
Rajya Sabha Session
JULY 20 - AUGUST 3, 2023
- Beneficiaries covered under PM-KISAN Yojana
- Benefits of fertilizer subsidy
- Black marketing of fertilizers in the country
- Cancellation of licenses of fertilizer plants
- Capping on prices of essential drugs
- Carbon neutral panchayat
- Carbon trading in India
- Central fund for environmental awareness
- Climate resilient agriculture
- Compensation to the farmers
- Crop residue management
- Cultivation of desi cotton varieties
- Data collected by weather Stations
- Digitization of Gram Panchayats
- Doubling of farmers income
- Encouragement to agri-startups in rural areas
- Expenditure on science related Research and Development
- Export of Agricultural products
- Fertilizer for farmers
- Fertilizer manufacturing companies
- Financial assistance under PM-KISAN
- Formation of FPOs under Sahakar 22
- Free power to agriculture for irrigation pump set
- Funds under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
- Implementation of PM-KISAN Yojana
- Implementation of PM-KISAN Yojana
- Implementation of PM-KISAN Yojana in Punjab
- Inclusion of tenant farmers under PM-KISAN
- Innovation in chemical sector
- Introduction of Nano DAP in the market
- Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme
- Krishi UDAN scheme in Jharkhand
- Krishi UDAN Scheme
- KVK support in crop residue management
- Liquid nano urea
- MSP for horticulture
- MSP for Kharif crops
- Nano urea
- National Bio-Energy Programme
- Net zero emissions target
- One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme
- Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) for MSME
- Overcoming Agriculture Challenges
- Overdue payment to sugarcane farmers
- Planning and implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0
- PM KUSUM Scheme
- PM Kusum Yojana in Uttar Pradesh
- PM PRANAM Programme
- Potential in agarwood sector
- Potential technological advancements by MSMEs
- Prevention of the harmful effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
- Production and promotion of millets (Shree Anna)
- Production of bananas
- Production of Bio fuels
- Promotion of chemical free agriculture
- Promotion of cow shelters for natural farming
- Promotion of Millets
- Promotion of natural farming practices
- Promotion of organic farming
- Protection of wetlands
- Provision of special subsidy to farmers
- Provisions of Digitial India Bill and Data Protection Bill
- Quantity of rice collected by FCI from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha
- R & D in Seed Sector
- Retail shops of fertilizer in Madhya Pradesh
- Rural-urban digital literacy
- Share of subsidies in farmers’ income
- Subsidy to bio-fertilizers
- Volatility in TOP Prices
- Water soluble fertilizers
259 Session
June 2023
April 2023
March 2023
- BIS 1.02.2023
- BIS 1.03.2023a
- BIS 4.03.2023
- BIS 4.03.2023a
- BIS 6.03.2023
- BIS 7.02.2023
- BIS 7.02.2023a
- BIS 7.02.2023b
- FCO 1985 3.03.2023
- FCO 1985 3.03.2023a Nano Nitrogen
- FCO 1985 Gazette amend 3.03.2023
- FCO Nano Gazette 6.03.2023
- Regulate the quality of the seeds of the varieties specified 7.03.2023
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Egg Laying Hens Rules, 2019
- Trade Mark
February 2023
- Agric Education & Research
- Amendment in Export Policy of Biomass
- BIS 2.02.2023
- BIS 6.02.2023
- BIS 9.02.2023a
- BIS 9.02.2023b
- BIS 16.02.2023b
- BIS 17.02.2023
- Draft Agro Residue utilisation by Thermal Power Plants Rules, 2023
- Draft Order for banning of Insecticides Act 15.02.2023
- FCO Sampling custody 8.02.2023
- Multi Source Grading and Marking Rules 2023
January 2023
- DGFT – Copy
- Regulation of Common Effluent Treatment Plants Rules, 2022 4.01.2023
- List of Export Promotion Council
- FSSAI 12.01.2023 – Copy
- BIS 14.01.2023a
- BIS 18.01.2023
- BIS 18.01.2023d
- Amendments in Para 4.42 of the Handbook of Procedures 2015 2020. 18.01.2023
- Nidhi Amendment Rules, 2023 Corporate Affairs
- FSSAI 23.01.2023 Funding – Copy
- Amendment in import policy condition of Urea 24.01.2023
- BIS 24.01.2023 Agri & Hort
- BIS 24.01.2023a
- Rule 13 of the Central Warehousing Corporation Rules
- Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code 2021
- Amendment in Schedule II of National Food Security Act
- BIS 25.01.2023
- Two Lok Sabha Members in the Tobacco Board to serve as Members, Tobacco Board
December 2022
November 2022
- 22 Law Commission
- Aayat Niryat 3.11.2022
- BIS 28.11.2022a
- Chairperson and Members of the 22nd Law Commission of India
- Draft IR on Pestic Pkg
- FSSAI GMO 19.11.2022 Rules
- HOLIDAY 2023 Delhi Govt.
- IR amend 23.11.2022
- IR draft 26.11.2022
- IR e-commerce entity gazette 26.11.2022
- Legal Metrology 30.11.2022
- PQ 22.11.2022
- PQ
- Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right 22.11.2022
September 2022
- Amend the Seeds Rule 29.09.2022
- BIS 21.10.2022 pestic
- BIS 29.09.2022
- ECA
- FCO Section 29 Gazette 27.09.2022
- Fertilizers imported in India for a period of two years Specs Gazette
- Gazette Notification 4252(E) dated September 9, 2022 for FCO as Special Order under Essential Commodities Act
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, Mohali
- National Logistics Policy
- Plant Quranatine amends 27.09.2022
- Reconstitution of the Rubber Board
- Secy CIB&RC
March 2022
- BIS 4.03.2022
- BIS 8.03.2022 a
- BIS 8.03.2022
- BIS 16.03.2022
- BIS 30.03.2022
- BIS 31.03.2022
- FCO 19A Gazette ECA
- Import Policy Drosophila
- Legal Metrology 28.03.2022
- List of Export Promotion Councils Commodity Boards Export Development Authorities
- Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act 17.03.2022
- Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act
Press Information Bureau
August 1-4, 2023
- Availability of Millets in Tribal Villages
- Centre aims to work towards achieving zero stubble burning in current season
- Creation of Infrastructure in Farm Sector
- Distribution of Millets under public distribution scheme
- Farmer Welfare Scheme
- Food Corporation of India has 1923 warehouses with capacity of 371.93 LMT
- Growth of Agri Sector
- High Density Farming
- Impact of Climate Change upon the Indian subcontinent
- Nano Fertilizers
- National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing innovation
- Net zero emissions target
- News Coverage Report ICAR FOUNDATION & TECHNOLOGY DAY 2023 16-18 July, 2023
- Production Linked Incentive Schemes for 14 key sectors aim to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities and exports
- Production of Garlic
- Satellite Coverage of Agriculture Activities
- Steps taken to promotion of alternative fertilizers
- World’s Largest Food Grain Storage Plan
March 2023
- 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
- 11.88 LMT wheat offered in 5th e-auction
- Agric Min & Premier of Canada’s Saskatchewan province
- Big achievement towards self-reliance in fertilizers
- Border villages will be developed comprehensively through the Vibrant Villages Programme
- Centre issues guidelines to Ensure Safety in Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement Australia
- Economic Survey 2022-23 Highlights
- From farmers to Industry, all should work together to strive for excellence in agriculture
- Guidelines for Influencers on Social Media
- Millet Fair cum Exhibition TN
- MSME Competitive LEAN Scheme
- NAFED to begin procurement of Kharif Onion in Gujarat
- Natural PGR trans-zeatin
- NBM conducts National Workshop of Bamboo Sector
- Over 1 crore farmers benefitted with ongoing paddy procurement
- Production and Promotion of Organic and Bio fertilisers with Special Focus on Improving Economic Viability of Gaushalas
- Promotion of Nano Fertilisers
- Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela
- Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela_1
- Simplifies the process of levying Composition Fee for Export Obligation Extension
- Special marketing campaign being undertaken by Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium
- Sufficient sugar available in the country
- Supporting our hardworking fishermen
- Three Centers of Excellence for Horticultural crops
- We have innovation, research, enterprise, entrepreneurship in our DNA
- Wheat crop normal in all major states
February 2023
- 88 LMT wheat sold FCI e-auction
- Approach for wetlands conservation
- Banning of Pesticides
- BIS Foreign manufacturer Licences
- Chemical Free Natural Farming
- Cultivable Area Under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
- Develop Waste to Wealth plants
- Doubling of Farmers Income
- FCI sells 9.2 LMT wheat in two days of e-auction
- Food- processing industry and encourage rural entrepreneurship
- Foreign universities to promote Yoga and Traditional Medicine
- Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Harness export opportunities in UAE for millets
- Higher crop area coverage during this Rabi season
- Mechanisation of Indian Agriculture
- Mission Life and Green Skill Development Programme
- Nationwide Awareness Campaign ODOP-DEH Sampark in collaboration with PIB in Punjab
- New agricultural infrastructures and mechanization
- PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
- Quality planting material for high value horticultural crops
- Second sale of Wheat through E-Auction on February 15th, 2023
- Stable policy environment and incentivising competition led growth
- Standards for Traditional Medicines
- The Development Innovation Lab Chicago University
- 1st Agriculture Deputies Meeting (ADM) of Agriculture Working Group
- 2nd Indian Rice Congress at Cuttack
- 2nd Indian Rice Congress in Cuttack
- 3.85 LMT wheat stock sold for Rs. 901 Crore
- Additional area of 2.51 lakh hac. covered under protected cultivation including green house structures
- Augment Agriculture Facilities to SHG Members through Convergence between both Departments
- Developing Agricultural Research Institutes
- First Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group
- ICAR felicitates stakeholders for registration of livestock breeds
- IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in UP
- IIM-Rohtak to assess paddy residue management initiatives
- Increasing Production of Organic Fertilizers
- India’s Academia, Scientific Community and Industry to Collaborate and partner in its thrust for Self Reliance
- Kisan Drone promotion
- Millets will soon become the staple diet of Indians
- National Food Security Act
- National Interactive Digital Platform
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
- Prices of wheat and atta
- Public Procurement Policy for MSMEs
- Punjab Kesari 13.02.2023
- Reserve price of wheat upto 31st March, 2023
- Scheme on conservation, development and sustainable management of medicinal plants
- Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops released
- Second day of the 1st Agriculture Deputies Meeting G20
- Side Event on Ecosystem Restoration, and Biodiversity Enhancement
- Use modern technologies in foodgrain management
- Water Treatment Plants in Arsenic Affected States
- 5.07 LMT of wheat auctioned
- 11.72 LMT wheat via 620 depots in the country in the 3rd e-auction
- 50 LMT wheat under OMSS
- Agriculture and Cooperatives Hindi version
- Agriculture and Cooperatives
- Anti hail system compressed
- Best Tourism Village Competition
- Budget announcements concerning agriculture-related Ministries
- Convocation ceremony of Indian Agricultural Research Institute
- France in the field of clean energy
- Green Growth
- Heads of Missions in India for deeper collaboration on Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana
- High Security Animal Disease detects Avian Influenza
- Impact of variations of the Sun on climate
- India’s bioeconomy is poised to touch 300 billion USD
- Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2022-23
- Lulu Hypermarket for export promotion of millets in GCC countries
- Mandatory certification of cotton bales
- MP Horticultural Univ Karnal
- NOTTO Scientific Dialogue 2023
- Paddy Procurement crosses 700 LMT
- Registered growers and unauthorized tobacco produced by unregistered growers
- Sustainable development in the field of green energy
- Term of the Twenty-second Law Commission of India upto 31st August, 2024
- UN conservation and preservation of the oceans and its biodiversity
- Vegetable Farmers Forum-ICAR
- Competence of Laboratories and their Management Systems
- Ease of Living using Technology English
- Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group
- Ethical standards in advertising and importance of responsible advertising and consumer protection
- Indo Danish Green Strategic Partnership
- International Conference on Trade and Marketing of Coconut Products
- Rs. 16,800 crore towards PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
January 2023
- 14th Edition of the World Spice Congress
- 28 thousand FCV Tobacco farmers affected by Cyclone Mandous
- 30L MT wheat open mkt sale
- 108th Indian Science Congress Concludes
- 108th Indian Science Congress
- 2023 Science Vision
- Adopt a sustainable and green approach in business practices
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
- Beekeeping is the Medium of Sweet Revolution
- Bio Diversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture Towards Food Security-2
- Bioinformatics in Agriculture Next Generation Sequencing Era Academic
- Centre names new integrated food security scheme
- Department of Fisheries conducts two-day Annual plan preparation workshop
- Digital financing against e-Negotiable Warehouse
- Economic Survey 2022-23 Highlights
- Effective use of science and technology for farmers
- Electronic National Agriculture Market
- Endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers
- FAO Intergovernmental Technical Working Group
- Framework for Disclosures
- FSSAI notifies comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati Rice w.e.f Aug 2023
- Grameen Udyami Scheme
- ICRISAT
- India one of the leading Scientific and Technological Powers of the World
- India’s Food grains Production Touched a Record 315.7 Million Tonnes in 2021-22
- International Science Festival in Bhopal
- International Trade Fair on Millets and Organic Products, in Bengaluru
- International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 kick starts
- Knowledge intense economy
- Krishi-Mahotsav
- KVIC through RE-HAB project of the Honey Mission Programme
- Large Companies must take responsibility to handhold MSMEs
- Low interest rate loans to farmers
- Millets Organics-2023
- Millets Mahotsav – Two-day Millets Conclave
- National level multi-state cooperative seed society
- Notices to e-commerce entities
- PM’s address at 108th Indian Science Congress
- Resiliency & Sustainability Summit
- Study climate change effects on species survival
- Summary of The Economic Survey 2022-23
- The US National Science Foundation
- Trade Policy Forum
- Transformation of Food Corporation of India
- Two-day Millets Conclave
- Year End Review 2022 Department of Water Resources
- Year End Review 2022 Mo-Cooperation