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Over 1.58 lakh hectares of cropped area affected across 12 states due to hailstorm, heavy rains, and floods since April 1, 2025. Govt data reveals impact on agriculture and horticulture.

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed officers to expedite the formation of the Makhana Board in Bihar, aiming to improve farmer incomes. The board will be funded with Rs 100 crore.

Telangana leads in own tax revenue, with 88% in Apr-Nov 2023, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. The survey also highlights Telangana's high irrigation coverage and successful women...

India's PMFBY and RWBCIS crop insurance schemes extended till 2025-26. Govt allocates Rs 824.77 crore for tech upgrades in scheme implementation.

The Indian government has extended two crop insurance schemes, PMFBY and RWBCIS, till 2025-26 and allocated Rs 824.77 crore for technology infusion in their implementation.

India's Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has paid out Rs 1.63 lakh crore in claims, exceeding the premium paid by farmers by 5 times. The scheme covers farmers against natural risks.

Wheat sowing in India is progressing well, with over 60% of the planted area utilizing climate resilient varieties, exceeding the target set by the government. This is in response to last year's...