Self-Reliance in Pulses

Self-Reliance in Pulses

Self-Reliance in Pulses Helping pulse farmers in the country is a major national priority, as the country is the world’s largest producer and consumer of pulses, but still faces a significant supply gap. Efforts are focused on achieving self-sufficiency...
Helping Farmers’ Productivity

Helping Farmers’ Productivity

Helping Farmers’ Productivity The Central government’s Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) ensures timely availability of quality seeds and fertilizers by periodically assessing requirement and availability with States/UTs and concerned agencies...
Strengthening Agricultural Growth

Strengthening Agricultural Growth

Strengthening Agricultural Growth The year 2025 marked a defining phase for India’s agricultural sector, reflecting the cumulative outcomes of sustained policy focus, public investment and institutional reforms over the past decade. Agriculture and allied activities...
Need for More Edible Oils

Need for More Edible Oils

Need for More Edible Oils India’s edible oil production faces a significant demand-supply gap, with domestic output covering only around 44% of needs despite being a major oilseed producer, leading to heavy reliance on imports, especially palm, soy, and...