AgriSURE Fund Launched to Empower Farmers and Boost Rural Economy
AgriSURE is a blended capital fund of ₹750 crore, designed to support technology-driven, high-risk, high-impact ventures in the agricultural and rural sectors. The fund will support start-ups developing innovative solutions for various stages of the agricultural value chain.
Extension Granted for Red Sanders Wood Export from Odisha
The Central Government has extended the time period for the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, to finalize modalities for the export of Red Sanders Heart Wood in log form. This extension grants Odisha an additional 12 months from the date of notification to complete the export process.
Central Government Authorizes Direct Sales of Fermented Organic Manure
The Central Government has authorized 21 manufacturers to sell fermented organic manure and liquid fermented organic manure in bulk directly to farmers. The authorization, granted under the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, allows these manufacturers to sell their products in bulk directly to farmers for a period of three years.
New Amendment for Agricultural Produce in Jharkhand
This notification, published in the Jharkhand Gazette Extraordinary, introduces key changes that impact how agricultural products are classified and taxed
New Impact on Intra-State Supplies of Agricultural Products
On August 27, 2024, the Government of Tamil Nadu made a notable amendment to its earlier notification regarding the exemptions on intra-state supplies of goods. This update, which revises the notification No. II(2)/CTR/532(d-5)/2017 dated June 29, 2017, introduces important changes relevant to suppliers of agricultural produce. Overview of the Amendment The recent amendment specifically addresses […]
New CPI Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers
All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) for July 2024. This data provides valuable insights into the cost of living and inflation trends affecting these crucial segments of the workforce.
New Wages for Crop Harvesting Experiments
The central government has set a wage rate of ₹297 per day for labor involved in crop harvesting experiments
New Co-operative Revival Fund Scheme, 2024
The primary objective is to provide financial assistance to co-operative societies that are facing operational difficulties due to inefficiencies or liquidity problems.
New Notification on Preservation Of Trees
The notification is issued under the authority of sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Kerala Preservation of Trees Act, 1986. It imposes restrictions on the cutting, uprooting, burning, or otherwise destruction of trees in the specified
Simplified Aadhaar Process for Cotton and Soybean Farmers in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Government has issued a notification under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits, and Services) Act, 2016, mandating Aadhaar as an identity document for farmers seeking financial aid under the “Financial Assistance to Cotton and Soybean Producers in Kharip 2023” scheme.
