Sanjeeb Mukherjee

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the SARTHAK-PDS scheme till March 2031 to strengthen foodgrain distribution and modernise the public distribution system

The Indian government has issued a stern warning to industrial users who are reportedly procuring cheaper retail fuel instead of industrial-grade fuel, leading to significant losses for state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) and potential local shortages. This diversion, driven by a substantial price difference between retail and bulk diesel, is adversely impacting OMCs, which are absorbing daily losses of approximately ₹550 crore to keep retail prices stable.

The ministry is in the process of identifying districts for alternative crops and ensuring seed availability in the event of an El Nino impact, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said

Listen to This Article Agriculture commodities derivatives exchange NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange) has announced the

'Rather than worrying, preparation is required. Contingency plans will be made for affected districts and crop changes will be considered wherever necessary'

Listen to This Article The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has further lowered its 2026 southwest monsoon forecast to 90 per cent of

Consumers bought around 5.05 million tonnes of urea between March 1 and May 25, 2026, as against 4.60 million tonnes during the same period last year

The amendments were floated last month and were open for public comments till May 20

Centre will begin a month-long 'Save the Fields' campaign from June 1, offering crop-specific advisories and climate-resilient farming guidance as IMD lowers its monsoon forecast

Farmer organisations and political leaders have welcomed the Centre's decision to withdraw proposed amendments to the Sugarcane Control Order, saying it would protect growers and small processors