Current Affairs ° Co Sear Neto ic) i - Noles Pane ee 3. Services Md Fazal, Economy Faculty‘Ministry of Finance: G2@ adits amritMahotsav “regan AGRICULTURE SECTOR REMAINS BUOYANT WITH 4.6 PERCENT ANNUAL GROWTH DURING LAST SIX YEARS 2021-22 AGRI EXPORTS REACH AN ALL TIME HIGH OF USD 50:2°BILLION > g ‘ kE ot ex, INCREASING MSP, GROWING AGRI CREDIT, INCOME SUPPORT SCHEMES: f AND AGRI INSURANCE AMONG KEY FACTORS PROMOTING’ THE SECTOR Posted On: $1 JAN 2028 1:21PM by PIB Deh India’s agziclrre sector has besa witaessing robust growth with an averagf annyalBfowgh fe of 46 por eat over We nts yeas] This i ‘has enabled agriculture and allied activities sector to contribute signficamlptawalds €ounny’s overall growth, development and food oft UuoxK% tale inthe Palen byt itg Minister of Finance and Crprste Aft Snk. Niala ae the cour bas nega Re Bo exporter of arc rods, with exports i 2021-22 tooching ofc USS The Suey wutboes the Tewari Gow and toyaney wg Jetswes taken by the goremment to agent ep and kvesock S Ep: some, mr cna of ann ema pekabo Minas Ser Pn, psa oy deni aa, | Eoewed tereninn to “eanace set aaa ecantaon a bost borate nd ae amg” The Se coer tnt these interceatns ain ine wi he eons ofthe Commitee on Doubling of Feet Income Us S02 by 4 billion Read lacs nclescomm ) tama Sapper Pele QP to usr Raars Over Cost Proueon 22(Kh + fa T ie ovement as ben nesng he MSP fr ll22 Kaiba oe comm rg ih a magn ofa $0 pera 4 ‘Be all adia weighed average cost of peoducton since the agicluzal year 2018-19, ays the Survey: Relatively Migher MSP was aivea 1 ules and oleneds Tn order okagp pace with te changing itary pats and achieve the gol of self-sufficiency Fated Acne ApatraCna 5) AOA The Goto hat st get of 1 ah or aac rt ow ig 20223, The Gotonmeelind coi mote] —p of Ae saggt every year audit as also Geen abl To coimously surpass the target set very yea over the pst seven years, IPQDEI-22, was ‘SBout 13 per cent more than the target of 216.5 lakh crores. ——— AP Ly acute 22 a iE IBY, Wore “Ti fan Tag ‘The survey suggests, this achievement was made possible because the Goyerdiuenf liad designed multitude of initiatives to ensure hassle-free : chewge Modified Interest Subvention Scheme which provides shor tem adil loan po 33 lahat cubidize interest te isan Credit Cands have been iscued Govecameat of India exteaiag the RCC tailty To Raheges ab animal msbandey Famers i Go 50 crore else Faery a KCC Unit of €351,672 cone we on Deceber 3009 With the SOE 19. now over 10 Dh fee on 17° foc Teesmimal eta SOE Se Tern loans fd > fisheriag Animal HubexdvyIncome and Risk Support The Survey poinis out that 1.3 crore farmers received income support ffom the Goverameat wader the April-Fuly 2022-23 cycle of PM The scheme, over the past thee years has provided asitance worth more than €2 lakh crores tothe needy Famuers. An empiival study by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) andthe Iteration Food Policy Research Intute (IFPRI) found thatthe scheme has helped address the liquidity contains of famers for buying agicaltral inputs, helped specifically the small and marginal famers 0 mest thes daily consumption, education, heath and other nedental expenses Pradhan Mant Fasal Bima Yojoa is cureatly the lag a oy ad ed ee eel pede eed ore ay Do implementation, farmers paid a premium of 186 crore and received claims amounting to 21.2 lakh crore (as“of 3POctober 2022), The Survey notes that the acceptability of the scheyy jongst the farmer can be ascertained from theactfipltuie share of non-loanee, ese sel fer needy tet si 16 a Farm Mechanisaion ~ Key to Unlock the Productivity With the average sizeof household ownership farm holdings seeing a downward tegdhe\Esonomic Survey suggests that machines that are viable and efficent for small farm holdings are the key’ to inerease the produtgity, Uader the Sub Mission on Agricultural Meckensaton (SMAMD, of 21,628 Custom Hiring Centres, 467 Hi-Tech hubs and 1830¢yfitg) machinery banks have been established as on Dasember Ranks 2022, besides assisting state goveruments with traning and demonstaidhgParicultural machinery use, Farm mecbansation additionally aso reduces the cot of cultivation andthe drudgery associated wit fim operations notes he Suey. | Recuceg IKE 5 cnc #4 eutkhigheal agar annneyS 5 — India bas the highest munber of gnc fares in the worl at 443 ls, and 59.1 ah ha area hasbeen brought under organic farming by 2021-22, says the Survey. Organic and natal farming provides chemical and pesticide fee fod grains and crops, improves sol health and reduces environmentally pollution. © The Governeat has been prong organic faring by two deistedsthemes viz, Paramparaga Krishi Vikgs Yojana (PRVY] and Mision Organic Value Chain Development for North Exton Region (MOVCDNER) trough cater and FaiphpibducerOrzaiains {omton Under PRVY, 32.364 cls totaling 64a ba ea and 16. ah far ave been soveed pt November 00) Lew, * uuder MOVCDNER, 177 FFOSIFFCs have been ceted, covering 1. lah fumes and 17 lakhet@3to promote organic fang of ~ sich eros in the NorthEast Region. BPKP Vader Bhartiya PrakratikKrishiPadht (BPKP),a scheme to help famers adopt allarinof trtonalecoogical farming practices t ising Ze Badge Nana Farming CBNP) +09 ahs ond have eg gh neat ign se, Diff - bef Nalaxe!—% a= G2@ amit Mahotsay “ea NOMINAL GDP TO GROW AT 15.4 % IN FY 2022-23 REAL GDP TO GROWAT 7% IN FY 2022-23 AGRICULTURE SECTOR TO GROW BY 3.5% IN FY 2022-23) INDUSTRY TO GROW AT MODEST 4.1% SERVICES SECTOR TO REBOUND WITH Y-o-Y GROWTHIOF 9.1% IN FY 202: 23 OVER 8.4 % IN 2021-22, EXPORTS TO GROW AT 12.5%IN FY 2023} Posted On: 01 FEB 2025 101P MY PIB “Despite xtra exogenous shocks, nd’ economy ts eatvely insulated ro plbalsplovers compared o other EMEs, party becouse ofts large domeste market and elatvly looser ntegraionm global Sie Bains and rade flows” stated the “Statemeats of Fiseal Policy" presented by Union Minster of Finance and Corporate Afi Sit. Nala Sitharaan aloog with Union Budget 2023-28 in Parliament today According 1 the Fiscal Pliy statements the NominafGGP is projected to grow at 15.49 year-on-year (¥-0-¥) in FY2022-23 as aginst, 198% in 200-22. The rel GDP is projected to grow by MOY) relative 1 8.7 fun [Robust Agriculture seetor growth Fiscal policy statements highlighted that Indian agriculture sector is projected to grow by 3. per cent in FY 20 domestic requirements, India has also rap exports touching $50.2 Bain FY 2000-58. The total Kharif food grain production in the country is estimated at 149.9 nillion tonnes higher than the average Kharif food gran production of the previous five years, Although, the area sown under paddy was about 20 ak hectares less than compared to 2021. 3. Apart fom meets emerged asthe net exporter of agrculural products in resent years, With the agriculture The growth in the agriculture sector is likely wo remain buoyant, supported by healthy progress in Rabi sowing, withthe area sown bein higher than the previous year, This bas led to recovery i the rural economy Industry ~ engines of growth Tne industry setor to winess modest grown of 4.1 per eet in FY 2022-23 relative to 10.3 per ent jn FAP90Q 192. The domestic amo sales registered Yeo-Y growth of S.2 % in December 2022 and robust domestic tractor, two and theesphstledeales during Q3 of FY hich ls iuited improveneat iawn denanh. & C Ruy a | ) Services- driver of growth The serviees sector to rebound with y-o-y growth of 9.1% in F 23 over 8.4 % in 2021-22, The Rebound in consumption has been diving by the pent-up demand for contact intpsive services which was followed Hwbyd's largest vaceination programme, On th demand side, private Consumption has Pitnessed coutinued momentum. It is estimate dtowlt 7.7 per ceut in FY 2022-23 compared to 7.9 per Pew f- 4 Demanrt vy xo chet a” ‘ Dome eke awk cals ——Exports Exports are estimated 15 apes 2) 4°P . The Statement of Fiscal Policy observed that Growth in FY 2023-24 will be supported by solid daft demand and a pickup in capital investment. The current growth trajectory will be supported by multiple structural changes tM JBC and GST that bave enhanced the efficiency and transparency of the economy and ensured financial discipline and beter cofuplah locals public digital infrastructure expansion is leading to accelerated fixauial inclusion for low-income households, micro and small businesses, andthe economy's rapid formalization. Together these two factors bbe shoot strength and digital advancement - are growth differeatitors uot only for FY 2023-24 but also in the years abd. The path-breaking policies such asthe PM Gati Shakti, Nationel Logisfe3 Polly and the PLI schemes wil strengthen the infrastructural and mannficturiag base while bringing down costs in the value ghig'e strong foundation for sustained economic growth aud improved sesilience.ae Azadixa Amrit Mahotsav Income of Farmers Foted On: 14 MAR 2029 687PM by PIB Des N\ ticchonsotheGoemmet debe te ineane af mer vice vary pstinereats nh c$Ps Goverment ad const js mses Comite in ap aie cure snc aap Deng wt ‘brn nat eon “Seu oce tsa becomes bn sftp Go soue coniaig he ane oe Sout of mcr’ cams tngh mines plicn wlrms & popaaars” Anger samen, Cova nwt mod ipleneoted several polices, rms, devopsetal prognnmes and sens ft san Tiber ens fr ames ao indirectly. These include: Unpnsedened akancomest in budge lcaton In the year 2013-14 the budget allocation of Ministry of Agriculture (j Dairying was only 30223.88 crore. This has increased Dag DARE) al Ministry of Fs, Animal shady & (1) 0Rs, 131,612.41 coven 2023-24, 4-35 Kes: Bucgel 2 Income support to farmers through PM KISAN Launch of PM-KISAN in 2019 -aa income support scheme crore has been released so far o more than 11 erore3. Pradhan Mantri Fasal BimaYojana (PMFBY) Six year - PMFBY was laiached in 2016 addressing problems of high premium mates for farmers and reduction in sum insured dve to capping. In past 6 Years of implementation — 37.66 crore Farmer applications have been enrolled and ov. 8 crore (Provisional) farmer applicants have received claims. During this period aserly Ra. 25,174 erare were paid by farmers az their share of premium against which claims of over Rs. 1,30,185 crore (Provisional) have been paid to them. Thus for every 100 rupees of premium paid by farmers, they have J = + received about Rs, 517 as claims, gf 4. Institutional credit for agriculture sector teed oR 7. thre ia 213-14 with geo och Rs 18. heroin 202223. 1 ea concn soso iniosal att Toongh ROC at 9 nee gc amas eres ragged to Asia Haband woliikton inmon tn ving assures cuene apace li. A special drive has been undertaken since February 2020 to provide concessional ee with focus on covering all PM- KISAN beneficiaries through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC). As on 30.12.2022, 389.33 lak new KCC applications have been sanctioned ily muster TOTES TST ETI GIO as pa of the drive. S$. _ Fixing of Minimum Support Price (MSP) at one-and.a half times the costo! sion — 1 Government has increased the MSP forall mandated Khari, Rabi and oti contmercal crops witha retum of at east 50 percent over 07, iL MSP for Paddy common) bas ineteaced to Rs. 2040 per quit eee 1310 per quimalin 2013-14 4 Pod. sy @ ll. MSP for Wheat increased from Rs, 1400 per quiata in 201: 25 per quintal in 2022-23, KY wheal6. Promotion of organic farming in the country TPacatnparagat Krishi VikasYojana (PKVY) was initiated to promote oranie fanning in the country, 32384 clusters have ee A been formed and an area of 6.53 lakh hectare has been covered benefitting 16.19 lakh farmers. In addition, Under Namami Gange - Prne125 hee corre! nie tn! mag 109 cae a oe Fase ere. | cha ce Ces ra na ce ape gorse ene Gagne ease ‘wellas to fetch additonal income to farmers. TGovernment also proposes to promote sustainable natural farming systems through the schewie BhartiyaPrakratkKrshiPadhati (BPKP). The proposed scheme sims at cutting down cost of cultivation, enhancing fasméry icome and ensuring resouee conservation and, safe and healthy sols, environment and food. ‘Mission Organic Value Chain Development in North East Region (MOVCDNER), fig Aen launched. 379 Farmer Producer Companies have been formed comprising of 1,89,039 farmers and covering 1,72,966 Héctare aca, 7. PerDrop More Crop. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme was Inne in the year 2015-16 which aim increase water u eficieny, reducing cot some De 2 ining ety atte fn el og Ma gion he ep an per ninn yee Sz anaey of 72 lakh hectare has been covered under Micro irigaion through thefPDMC scheme from the year 2015-16, Eprink! v 8. Miero Tevigation Fund & ‘A Mioro Iigation Fund of inital corpus Rs 5.000 crore dion created with NABARD. In the Budget Announcement for 2021-22, the ‘corpus of the find is tobe increased to Rs.10,000 crore Projets worth Rs 4,710.96 crore covering 17.09 lakh hectares have been approved. mie) NabardPromotion of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) 1 Ane Cental Sector Scheme for Formation & Promatin of 3 10,000 FPOs Iasackod by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 28 Feb 2020 sh Badger onlay OTR 6868 Croc il 202728, As on 30.11 2022, 4028 no, of FPOs have been rested under new FPO scheme I. Equity Grant of Re 65.33 Crores bee ened to 1,730 FPO- ao 1.122022 Iv ason 31.12.2022, Crit Guarantee Cove worth RETO Te cor ised t0 583 FPO, 10. A National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBEIM) his been launched in 2020 as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abbiyan co increase productivity of crops through pollination aud increase in honey production as an additional source ofjacome. Rs. 500 crore for the petiod 2020-2021 to 2022-2023 has been allocated for beekeeping sector. 114 projects for assistance ar 13923 crore, approved! sanctioned for funding under NBHM during 2020-21, 2024-22 & 2022-23 tll date. Ae bie Aira Wc Aaricultural mechanization is an extremely vital to modernize agriculture and reduce wnish Rae ‘operations. During the period atonicis ach its nan Ronse ome te bor se sgt menace Ine ono seinen puna hv hse ae ory as Haat hgh seen eileen enarpcaonaangiapoa tates ts Cee ee ret crineee tee tecneg elites ctear noha ae See ve 12, Providing Soil Health Cards to farmers se Ha a! Shen snes 201415 6p agen The ng ete fas ee chs & Lyset 201562017) -1078 cme & {cyl 2017192019) 12.19 ee Me Mott igs Progamne 20820-2871 Weta yene 2020311153 ah13, Setting up of National Agriculture Market (¢-NAM) extension Platform 11260 mandis of 22 Stats and 03 UTs have been integrated to NAM platform. 4 As on 31.1302, more Wan 1.74 Crore Farmers & 2.39 Lak ders have been registered oa NAM postal. 1, Total volume of 7.07 Crore MT & 20.88 Crore numbers (bamboo, betel leaves, coconut, lemon & sweet com) collectively worth approximately Rs 24 lak crore of trade has been recorded on e-NAM platform as ou 31.12.2022 1 Launch ofthe National Mision for Eble Oi Oi Palm -NMEO tas been approved witht uty of 1.040 crre 7 \ ‘his will bring an additional area of 6S lakh hectare wader Oil Pala plaatstion with 3.28 lakh hectare reser ates nd 3227! Ink hectare in the cestof India in the next $ years, The major focus of the Missoa isto provide Prices of fesh fat bunches SS (FFB termes Tink wi esr prose by indy with simpler pie Fixing forme 1S, Agri Infrastructure Fund (ATE) Since inception of AIF in the year 2020, the scheme has sanctioned an amount of Rs.46,l1 Perore worth agrieulture infastructue in the ‘country for 22,354 projects. With the support of the scheme, various agriculture x es were created and some of the inftastructie are t the final stage of completion, These infrastractures incinde 8,752 warehotigs 3.188 primary processing waits, 2,635 custom hiring centres, 1,217 sorsing & grading units, $59 cod store projets, 163 assaying uns and around 4,257 other Kind of post-harvest management props td comma feming est oS 16, Improvement in frm produce loses, ntroducton otk Ra, Kiss Rains bon Iuached by Minin of Railay to excgsigeaee o movement of peste agri commode. Fist Kian Till 31st December, 2022, KP Rail was started in Fuly 202 -35p.cBrvie’s on 167 routes have been opersted.17. MIDH-- Cluster Development Programme The Cluster Development Programme (CDP) is designed to leverage geographical specialisation of horticulture clusters and promote integrated and market-led development of pre-production, production, post-harvest, logistics, branding, and marketing activities. DASFW has identified 55 horticulture clusters, of which 12 have been selected for the pilot phase of the CDP. 18. Creation of a Start-up Eco system in agriculture and allied sector So far, 1102 Startups during FY 2019-20 to 2022-23 have been finally selected by different knowledge partners and agribusiness incubators of DARFW. A total of Rs. 66.83 crore grants-in-aid has been released for funding to these Startapito the respective Knowledge Partners (KPs) & RKVY RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator (R-ABIs) as grants-in-aid support by DAS TW. 9. | Achievement in Export of Agri and Allied Agri- Commodities The country has witnessed emphatic growth in export of agri and allied commodities VAs compared to previous year allied export has increased from 41.86 billion USD in 2020-21 to $0.24 billion SD in 2021-22 ie. an increase of 19.99: 120-21, the Agri and & The efforts of Government at positive implementation of these schemes have Vielded remarkable results towards augmenting the income of the farmers, As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, Indian CoungilofAgricultural Research (ICAR) has released a book, which contains compilation of success stories of 75.000 farmers out of innumer@ble successful farmers who have increased their income more than two times. w& 2 S. This information was given by the Union Minister of Agrigultire and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.Ting iy cue & Famer Vere 62@ Azadi Arnrit Mahotsav “WEE OH ution of Agricultural Sector in GDP. [_Paconzimanzorsorseubyredan | [As per the Second Advance Estimates of National Income, 2022-23 released by ae (MoSPD, the share of Gross value added (GVA) of agriculture and allied sectors in total eco horton of GVA of agriculture and allied sectore for the years of 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 areas wader: Con Ae Dan Innplemestation Yew Share of GVA of agriculmze and allied sectors in total Growih\of GVA of agriculture and allied sectors (%) 241-12 prices) ‘economy (%) at current prices 2020-21 a This infomation vas given ©. se Thion Stason SS. Farmers Wolfe, Shri Nae Sing Tomar ino writen reply in Lok Sebin oderins of grate & Farmers Were Tag [=e Amrit Mahotsav National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign- 2023 Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates Kharif Campaign for.2023-24 with focus on making country Aatmanirbhar, Union Agriculture Minister also inaugurates the Krishi MApper, an integrated app for Geospatial Data in Agriculture Country to produce record food grains, pulses:and oilseeds at 3235, 278 and 400 lakh tonnes, respectively during 2022-23 Mustard Mission implemented for last)3 years enhanced rapeseed & mustard production by 40%,from 91.2 to 128.2 lakh tonnes. National targets set for food grains at 3320, pulses at 292.5and oilseeds at 440 lakh’tonnes for the year 2023-24(03.05.2028 at NASC Complex, New Delhi. Addressing Conference, he emphasized that agriculture remains prime pulse of the economy and is at the core of the socio-economie development of the country. It accounts for sround 19 per ceat ofthe GDP and about, ‘two-thirds ofthe population is dependent on the sector. Shri Tomar expressed happiness that India’s agriculture sector has been witnessing robust growth with an average anmual growth rte of 4.6 JQ per cent over the last six years. This has enabled agriculture and allied activities sector to contibute Shmnificantly towards country overall growth, development and food security. As per 2% Advance Estimates (2022-23), production of fdedghans in the country is estimated at 3285 lakh tonnes which is higher by 79 lakh tonnes than the production of foodgrains during)302J422. Record production is estimated “| - ‘Union Agriculture Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2023-24 =f cd tice, maize, gram, pulses, rapeseed and mustard, oilseeds and sugarcane. Total produefiog offstgarcane in the country during 2022-23 is ted at record 4688 lakh tonnes which is higher by 1553 lakh tonnes than the averte sugarcane production. As per the 3nd Advance Estimates of Horticulture,» record 3423.3 lakh tonnes of horticultural production aft-etimated in 2021-22 which is 77.30 lakh tonnes higher ‘over produetion of 2020-21 p Scone Hakewluveue objective of tis conference wa to review and assess the cop performance ding the preceding crop seasons and fx eropovise trets foe ar sesoninsnsaon wth See Gover, ese cpp inpus ad fie apn of inate choles aoe ere eeaeeeeeen Ny Maaco at thscns, The pints stomsomestn seaeestal beet snp res diversion of land from excess commodities like rice and wheat to deficit commodities like oilseeds and pulses and high value export carnin: . d rope, Special Mond progme was inated diving abi 202021 at has ooght mot spesaclr reals. Motard podicion bat | Mu sar Franc by str tom 1 018 Ie ah tae: in a3 ye, The patty sw We heme ms aL ieee ta | Sige WoT S TAREE ta abana Rog ar _ SSS TS the Minister shared that India organized The Global Millets (Shee Anta) Coafereace at TART campus, PU 2023 as part of maior clabration of Inteinational Year of Mills. Dedicaing tothe Intemational Year Prime Minister unveiled commemorative coin and stamp celebrating IVM followed standards. The Prime Minister declared ICAR-IIMR as Global Centr of Excellence which by screening ofa shor film Shree Ana & YM 2023. Ministy of Agisulture and Farmers Welle is easoing tht TY fagelebrfed in a structured way thoughout the year by organizing regular meetings (In person’ video conferencing) with all the stakeholdés. Expert Institutes such as ICARIMR, APEDA, ICRISAT and others are also involved to encourage R&D, productivity and ax Teen he nl gr tro ain cer og Ss nl rl bo i ion sauna as brent nts Orpen fcc fd sah ens mane [a ‘Delhi on 13" of March ‘ \c Tmt > Wi flele eee (c- ‘ms yearn seeds podcon wil nr fom 40 4 ec in 202524 Tal Shc asm pons obo QR] sore fom 89 ah es 2022-75 10170 ahaa in 10° The Sate would eo ice ae south teeing sol cop dveieaion a podciyeluceaci tough aos of Vs ad dopon of tearoom pact a yielding regions Asin te Confocal Coty. Mo Aires Famers Wali oped tt! en fe ile Ten coun ot econ ef ee = Tapio er os (1 Ths rien nie sper erease production, ensure efficient processing Timption, promote a better utilization of exop rotations, and encourage better connectivity throughout food systems to promote mlleas a key component of the food basket. Due to its muli-functionality, miles hold considerable potential to contribute to economic and ecological diversification, elimate resilience, and food & nutritional security. Widely recognized as “Smart Food” or “Nutri-Cereals", miles playa crucial role in transforming agri-food systems, across the globe. India is se 0 become International Hub for mallets,lu his deliberation he said that there is significant increase in oilseeds and pulses still more sess should be given for further increase in the proshiction of seeds and pulses. For the all the government facilities, schemes and information of agriculture must be given through FPO for its effective implementation. Shri Manoj Abuja, Secretary (Agriculture & Farmers Welfare), said that the country is maintaining an increasing trend in food grain production since 2015-16. The government has taken measures 1o augment crop and livestock productivity, ensure certainty of returns to the farmers through price support (Minimum Support Price), promote crop diversification and has made focused interventions to enhance eredit availability facilitate mechanization and boost horticulture and organic farming. As a result, agriculture exports touched a historic high tro in 221-23 compu ovis ye 2702), hai end ale apr anne Gg 6 ion US in 202119 $024 lion USD 5 22-234 an nr of 99%, For ode of pore an ele mer orn cs the SATHT (Seed Traceability. Authentication and Holistic Taventory) Portal and Mobile App” al Cesiralized Online System for seed ‘traceability, authentication and inventory designed to deal with the challenges of seed pfodtgfidn, quality seed identification and seed certification “caTitl Further he stated that to combat the adverse weather conditions the singleavindow advisory system should be adopted for issuing the enter elated iss tote ames, For the improverent of the soileai cat system tis yee einai wil be in place for which agriculture graduates will be given an opportunity to work on imple atin of SH. Puksk Shri Arm Baroka Secretary (Fertilizers) assured timely sua ferilizes for forthcoming kharif season, The government also announced {o-cowvert more than 325 lakh flier shops agross the Pouuty as Pradhan Mantri Kisan $i These will be ceues ire famers can buy not only ferlizes aad sed bo so implement sol esting and val wel infomacion about fuming esaues, Further, be provided te information about Integrated feliz management system (IFMS) forthe detail information abont the frtlzer and related issues. In his deliberation he has given the information on the PM PRANAM and PM Kisan Samridhi Kendra he advised farmer shold use organic inputsDr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General, ICAR shared recent technological advances made in the agriculture for the benefits of the states and preparing plan of development accordingly. He stressed on using bio-fotified and climate resilient varieties to fall ream of food and matrtonl security or all Forte in is deliberation he has hihlbied fore improvement of artes wich a climate resilient and newly released and bio fortfies varieties should be used, Bio- f abs eat Detailed presentations were made on status of fertilizer supply by Additional Secretary (fetilizers), on agri stack for digitization in agticultue by Additional Secretary (Agriculture) on financial issues'on released by additional secretary and financial advisos. JS (Cxops) anade a presentation on prospects aud strategies for ensuing Khatif stason, The slate principal secretaries Maharashtra, Iharkband and Odisha presented their strategies for Khavf preparedaess aut igiplementation, Presentation on Pradhan Mantti Fasal Bima Yojana was made by CEO of PMFBY, thereafter on Drought Management, Auial Action Plan of RKVY and Digital Extension plans were shared in dels by respective Joint Secretaries. Additional Secretary (Agriculture) and sign ffiGers from DA&FW, ICAR and officers of different State Governments participated in the ‘National Conference. This was followed by aff interaction session with Agriculture Produetion Commissioners and Principal Secretaries of all the States to sais issues conceming ther states for increasing area coverage, production and productivity during Kharif season 2023Ministry of Agreutue & Farmers Welfare Tae G2@ amit Mahotsav ery Indian Agricultural Research Institute shines as acme of excellence in Agriculture Sciences under NIRF 2023 Posted On: 06 JUN 2023 5:09PM by PIB Deh tf; & certificate NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RANKING FRAMEWORK Gfto nay ‘ tee Indian Agricultural aig institute New Delhi GARI 3 1 Sank Ranked 1 in Agricyltire Jind Allied Sector CategoryOve Indian Agricultural Research Institute, popularly known as the Pusa Institute and the harbinger of Green Revolution, scales to the Pinnacle of the crest of the ranking by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the year 2023 under the category of Agriculture aud Allied sectors. |The eighth edition of National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was announced by Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Education, Government of India ou,June 5, 2023. NIRF released the ranking of around 8,686 Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) which participated in the ranking exercise(Baglitr there were four categories and seven subject domains. Agriculture and allied sector has been added as a subject domain for the firs ae ae TARI continues its commitment for excellence in agricultural research, education ad &@bsion, The institute has already embarked upon the path to evolve as a global university. It has started undergraduate programmes it ‘diseiplines of agriculture, community science, B. Tech (Engineering) and B. Tech (Biotechnology). Aligning with New Education Polic) 2020: plans afoot to initiate several diploma and certificate courses to lay emphasis upon vocational education. Besides the hard work and brilliance of the faculty of IARI; the plannialg and guidance of the Director and the Vice -Chaneellor of the of the institute, Dr Ashok Kumar Singh; and the dedicated efforts of the(D¥an & Joint Director, Education, Dr Amupma Singh and Assoc Dean Dr ‘Atul Kumar have gone a long way in securing the first postiog \Th® institute sincerely acknowledges the motivation, support and guidance of the honourable Secretary DARE and DG ICAR, Dr Himaash! Pathak as well asthe DDG (Education), Dr RC Agrawal and DDG (Crops), Dr TR. Sharma,Amrit Mahotsav Stages noe India Achieves Remarkable Growth in Food Production Posted On: 09 JUN 2025 5:36PM by PIG Chennai ‘The Third Advance Estimate of production for India's major crops for the yeas production which is an increase of over 650 lalh tonnes compared yo 2073-14 When it was 2650.47 Inch tonne Over the years, India has expericnced @ remarkable surge in the production lovela of several kay crops, auch an Rice, Wheat, Maize, Coreala, and Lontila. It may aleo be noted that the year 2023 has been declared by the United Nations fe the Inte ‘This remarkable growth in agricultural Sutput plav= Bolstering food security and fostering the Furthermore, the increase in the production of codrie grains signifies the importance of promoting nutritious grains in” the country. With the government's farmer-iriendly policies and the; dedication of Jarmers and scientists, the agriculture sector in India is poised for continued development ‘These estimates serve as an important indicate? of the progress and potential of India’s agriculture sector, highlightigg’ the nation’s commitment t Achieving sclfsufficiency in meriowitural production az well a doubling farmers’ income.[oe G2e@ AmritMahotsav “ro a3 0H Three-day G-20 Agriculture Working Group meeting begins with enthusiasm in Hyderabad Brainstorming by G-20 countries on Agricultural priority sectors - Shri Tomar: India's full commitment towards food security and nutrition - Union Agriculture Minister Union Minister of State Shri Choudhary inaugurated the exhibition on G-20 PPosied On: 15 JUN 2023 7:09PM\BPEIB Deh ‘The 3-day meeting of the Agriculture Ministers under jhe gsituture Working Group (AWG) ofthe G- 20 began today in Hyderabad, More than 200 dalbantes ffom member counties, invited countries and interaational organizations are participating if Wy€ mesting. Union Agriculture and Farmers Waléare ‘Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a press conf¥fence said that agriculture priosity sectors are being isoussed in the meeting, These areas form the basis ofthis your's Agriculture Working Group. Shri “Tomar said that India has fll commitment towards food security and nuteition under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, policies have been made secordingly and its successful implementation is also being ensuredUnion Minister Shri Tomar said that this time the chtitmanship of G-20 isthe responsibility of India under the able leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Under this, the Agriculture Working Group mosting is being organized in Hyderabad during 15-17 Jone 2023, Shri Tomar said thatthe prot nes af he Anictre Working Gro aig Fed ec aot wi ete on ‘improving social protection systems to promote agro-diveriation ain) enhance food security, Say second, sustainable agriculture and financing green and climate resilient agricukure with a climate smart al Giyosch foued oe cinge wen echwiois and Brag oven neice tr aneamnte — (p Rese 0 agricultural production,(gyPhird, strengthening infrastructure for small and marginal farmers) women Jd and youth, sharing technology and investment and through increasing economic opportuniticy Hlsive Key Weds agricultural value chains and food systems to enhance the resilience and efficiency of valle chains ta — Fourth, ization for agricultural transformation with emphasis on standardized/aBricdltural data platforms as digital public goods and leveraging new-emerging digital technolfgies fo”‘ransform the agti-food sector. These are being discussed in different sessions of the meeting. Shri Tomar said that India is very prosperous and,gOwerful in the agriculture sector and shares its knowledge and experience in the global interest offthe Agriculture sector, for which we will be ready in the future as well. He said that ia the last nine yearSymany new dimensions have been established in the agriculnire sector in the country, through which the welfare of medium to small farmers is the main objective. In view of climate change and griwjrdnment, decisions have been taken in the interest of the agriculture sector. (fq this direction, on the Yuitiative of India, the International Year of Millets (Shri Anna) declared by The United Nations i being celebrated in the country and the world Along with this, India is also bringing awareness amowig Farmers regarding crop diversification, Climate-suitable vatieties have been developed by the Indian Gouncil of Agricultural Research. India is ready for the progress of farmers and agricultire sector through the promotion of organic and natal farming and sustainable agriculture system. Groups such as the G-20 have great utility, including building a common strategy to address agricultural challenges.‘Shri Tomar said that effective policies heve been implemented in the agriculture sector, pioneering programs have been implemented, practical and sustainable solutions have been implemented for our food systems, These efforts emphasize the importance of digital agriculture ecosystem by emphasizing ‘on the critical role of government and stakeholders in adopting and promoting digital solutions 10 ccabance our agriculture landscape. He told that India ranks first or second in the world in terms of many agricultural products. Also, the export of ggricultural products from India is inereasing continuously, which is definitely benefiting the farmers(He expressed confidence that the discussions in the meeting ‘wil be in the spirit of ‘One Earth, One Family and One Furure’, with the participation of ministers front ‘Various counties, sShawearing the transformative power of collective aetiom, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Kailash Chowdhary, Suh Shobha Karandlaje and Union Agriculture Secretary Shri Manoj Alnuja were also present in the press eahference. ‘The Agriculture Working Group (AWG) Ministerial Meeting of G20 began in Hyderabad today, Tune 15. ‘More than 200 delegates from G20 member countries, invited countries and international organizations, inchiding Ministers and Director Generals attended the meeting. ‘The first day of the three-day G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting begat with the inauguration of aa. exhibition by Hon'ble Minister of State, MoASFW, Shri Kailash Chéydhaty. The exhibitors displayed their achievements in the field of agriculture and allied sectors. ‘The exhibition included 71 stalls in the fields of Waste to, Wealth management, post-harvest, smart & precision agriculture, Agri innovations, value chain marlagement etc, Of the 71 stalls, 15 stalls were exhibited by ICAR instinutes to showcase th€ recénv/advancements made by their research institutions organizations, 07 stalls were exhibited by other Ministries, 09 stalls were put up by private companies and 33 stalls were given to Agri start-ups to provide them an opportunity to showcase their activities, achievements, and advancements and the remaining 07 stalls have been allotted to Government of Telangana for showcasing their recent achievements.Post the inauguration of the exhibition, the day was dedicated to the Agriculture Deputies Meeting with the delegations from member countries, invited countries and international organizations, followed by side events in the form of panel discussion. “The first side event was based on “Managing Agribusiness for Profit, People and Planet.” The keynote address was presented by the Director General, IFPRI, Dr. Joban Swinnea, The discussion was moderated by Former Secretary, DA&FW, Dr. Shobhana Kumar Pattnayak. The session's panellists were from various private companies which are involved in building robust supply chain systems. The panel discussion focused on bringing out concrete examples on managing trade-off: between profighpeople, and planet. They also discussed ways to identify solutions, policies, and programs to athiey€ greater ‘sustainability for food systems at large, The event was followed by Question & Ayswef Session with the audience. “The second side event revolved around the topic ‘Connecting the Digitally Disconnected: Hamessing the Power of Digital Technologies in Agriculture’ The event was inigisted By the Under Secretary, Agriculture for Rural Development, USDA, and event Chair, Mrs, Xoghitl Terres Small and the keynote presentation was made by the Director General, ADB (Asiag“Beyelopment Bank), Mr. Kenichi ‘Yokoyam. The discussion was moderated by Chairman, Cegtte for the Digital Future, Mr. Rentala ‘Chancrashekhar. The session constituted panellists from yéfigts Agri Tech companies, start-ups, and international organizations. The panel discussion was fgettssed/on exploring strategies for scaling-up and replicating the best practices of digital agricultmre ‘initiatives and on discussing the nature of interventions made by the government and stakeliolders in promoting, supporting the bridging the gap for digitally disconnected population. Both the events concluded with the closing cBfiments by the moderators and presentation of mementos to all participants 3 Mameae C28 Ka Arorit Mahotsav wR AN Third Advance Estimates of Production of major crops released by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar Foodgrain production of 3305.34 Lakh Tonnes estimated forthe year 2022-23: Shri Tomar Record production of Rice, Wheat, Maize, Soybean, Rapeseed & Mustard and Sugarcane estimated: Union Agriculture: Minister Agriculture Sector is Developing day by daydué'to hard work of Farmers, proficiency of Scientists and’Farmer’s friendly policies of the Government:.Shri Tomar Posted On: 25 MAY 2025 6:036M By PIB Delhi Third Advance Estimates of production of majofesof' fF agricultural year2022-23 have been released by the Ministry of Agricultureand Farmers Welfar8The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Nareadra Singh Tomar a the occasion said thatthe Foodgrain produetion of 3305.34 Lak ‘Tonnes js estimsted in the eutrent agricultural yeor ri Toma said that, egricultute sector is developing day by day due to hardwork of farmers, proficiency of scientists and famner's friendly policies of the ‘Government in the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra ModiThe assessment of production of different crops is based on the feedback received from States and validated with information available from other sourees. This assessment shall undergo further revision ‘over successive estimates based upon feedback received from the states, alternative sources and other factors. ‘As per Third Advance Estimates, the estimated production of major erops for 202: 3 is as under: ~ Rie SS5A al Tone ~ 1 ewes 2743 rth oe ecard Read pO + Bajra~ 111.66 Lakh Tonnes - @ + Nutri / Coarse Cereals ~54748T.alkh Toones + Maize -359.13Lakh Tonnes Record) + Total Pulses ~275.04Lakn Tonnes. s\ + Gram ~ 135.43 Lakh Tonn oO + Mooag ~37-40 Lakh Toanes. \ “ote —anaaiacrtmesticod gC) + Groundnut “102 82Lalkh Tonnes < + Soybean =149.76Lakh Tonnes (Record) oO + Rapeseed & Mustard ~ 124.94 Lakh Tonnes (Rec KP+ Sugarcane ~ 4942.28T.akh Tonnes (Record) + Cotton ~343.47Lakh bales (of 170 kg each) , + Jute & Mesta 94.94 Lakh bales (of 180 kg each) ‘As per Third Advance Estimates for 2022-23, Total Foodgrain production in the country is estimated at record 3305.34 lakh tones which is higher by149.18 LMT as compared to previous year2021-22, Total production of Rice during 2022-23 is estimated at(record) 1355.42 lakh gfietfic tonnes (LMT). It is higher by 60.7 lakh tonnes as compared to previous year. ‘The production of Wheat(record) in the country is estimated gtf2743 LMT which is higher by 50.01L MT as compared to previous year’s production. 3 is estimaréthat (record)359.13LMT which is higher by 21.83lakh tonnes than the previous yearproduction. Production of Nutri / Coarse Cerealsis estimated ayS0748lakh tonnes which is higher by 36.47LMT than the previous year’s production, Production of Maize in the country during ‘The production of Moong is estimated at 3%40/LMT which higher by 5.74 LMT as compared to previous year’sproduction. Total Palsesproduction during 2022-24 isjestimated at 275.04LMT which is higher by 2.02 lakh tonnesthan previous year’s production of 273.02 LMT. ‘The production of Soybean and Rapeseed & Mustard is estimated atl49.76 LMT and 124.94 LMT respectively, which is higher by 19.89 LMT and 5.31 LMT respectively than the production of previous year 2021-22. Total Oilseedsproduction in the country during 2022-23 is estimated atrecord409.96LMT which is higher by 30.33 wtonnes than the previous year’s oilseeds production. Total production of Sugarcanein the country during 2022-23 is estimated réeord4942.28LMT. The production of sugarcane curing 2022-23 is higher by $48.03LMT than she\pfévious year’s production. Production of Cottonis estimated at 343.47lakkhbales (of 170 kg each)\and production of Jute & Mesta is estimated at94.94lakhbales (of 180 ke each). The estimated production of various crops as per the Third advaiice Estimates for 2022-23 vis-a-vis the compatative estimates for the years 2012-13 onwards is enel0sed