Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM): Transforming Indian Farming Through Technology

Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM): Transforming Indian Farming Through Technology

New Delhi:The Government of India is accelerating the use of technology in farming through the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM), a flagship initiative aimed at modernizing agriculture, improving decision-making and enhancing farmer incomes through digital solutions. The mission marks a major shift toward technology-driven, data-enabled and farmer-centric agriculture, aligning with India’s broader vision of Digital India…

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Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission

Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission: India’s Push Towards Self-Reliance in Pulse Production

New Delhi:To reduce India’s dependence on pulse imports and strengthen domestic production, the Government of India has launched the Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission, a focused initiative aimed at achieving self-reliance in pulses (dalhan) through productivity enhancement, technological support and farmer-centric interventions. Pulses play a critical role in India’s food and nutritional security, particularly as a major…

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Champion Farmer Initiative

Champion Farmer Initiative in Andhra Pradesh: Promoting Best Agricultural Practices at the Grass-Root Level

Amaravati:The Champion Farmer Initiative of Andhra Pradesh is gaining attention as a farmer-centric programme that recognises and promotes best agricultural practices at the grass-root level. The initiative focuses on identifying progressive farmers and empowering them to act as local leaders, helping improve productivity, sustainability and farm incomes across rural communities. By encouraging farmer-to-farmer learning, the…

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India Gives a Big Boost to Agri Infrastructure

Government data shows strong implementation of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF): 📍 Punjab Leads in Utilising AIF 💰 Investments Under AIF Keep Growing 📌 What AIF Is & Why It Matters The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a ₹1 lakh crore central sector financing initiative aimed at boosting medium and long-term investment in post-harvest infrastructure (like…

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Kerala Government Invites Agri-Businesses to Partner with Farmers Under KERA Project

Thiruvananthapuram, December 19, 2025 — The Kerala government has launched a new initiative to strengthen market linkages for farmers by inviting agri-business companies to form partnerships with Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) under the World Bank-assisted Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernization (KERA) project. The programme, known as Productive Alliances (PA), aims to build structured and…

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DEFIAA Proagramme

🇫🇷 DEFIAA Programme: GBPUA&T Students to Get Internship Opportunity in France

Pantnagar, December 2025 | Krishi Ujala News Desk The G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUA&T), Pantnagar has invited applications from eligible students for an internship visit to France under the DEFIAA Programme. The programme is supported by a consortium of agricultural institutions and backed by the French Ministry of Agriculture, offering valuable international…

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New Zealand Hiring

New Zealand High Commission Opens Agriculture & Trade Policy Job in India

New Delhi, December 2025: The New Zealand High Commission to India has announced a significant job opening aimed at strengthening agricultural collaboration and trade policy engagement between the two countries. 🇳🇿 🇮🇳 The mission in New Delhi is seeking applications for the position of Policy Adviser (Agriculture, Trade and Economic). This role is designed to…

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Air pollution

When Air Pollution Steals theGreen from Our Trees

Plants as Silent Witnesses of PollutionWe often notice air pollution when it irritates our eyes or clouds the skyline—but plants feel its impactlong before we do. Trees growing along busy roads and industrial zones are constantly exposed toharmful exhaust fumes. Over time, this exposure quietly affects their ability to perform the mostessential life process: photosynthesis.This…

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Pm Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojna

PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana 2025: A New Push Towards Food Security and Farmer Prosperity

New Delhi | Krishi Ujala In a major step towards strengthening India’s agricultural economy and ensuring long-term food security, the Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) 2025. The scheme aims to enhance foodgrain production, promote sustainable farming practices, and increase farmers’ income through targeted financial and technological support….

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