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Wheat purchase in Haryana surpasses last year’s figures

The report also shows that the agencies have lifted 79.75% (55.72 lakh MT) of the procured crops at the purchase centres in the state, while the wheat arrival stands at 69.95 lakh MT.

In both the rabi seasons, the government officially started the procurement process on April 1. (HT File)
Published on May 04, 2025 06:04 AM IST
By, Karnal

Punjab govt to provide 33% subsidy on Bt cotton seeds

Basant Garg, administrative secretary of the agriculture department, said that the subsidy programme is limited to a maximum of five acres or ten packets (each weighing 475gm) of cotton seeds per farmer.

Cotton, a crucial kharif crop in the southwestern districts of Punjab, presents a viable alternative to water-guzzling paddy crop, contributing to both agricultural diversification and economic growth (HT File)
Published on Apr 20, 2025 08:52 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Maha farmers to get a unique ID number to avail of govt schemes

The step will be implemented from April 15, and is expected to help in the speedy implementation of schemes

The ID will enable them to access government schemes, subsidies, crop insurance and land records easily (credit: HT Archives)
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:52 AM IST

All depts should be ready to deal with drought-like situation: Shimla DC

In the meeting, the meteorological department official said that this time there has been less rain and snowfall in the entire state, including Shimla district, though rain and snowfall are likely at the end of February

DC directed the agriculture and horticulture departments to prepare a district-level action plan so that in case of drought, it can be dealt with effectively. (File)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 06:48 AM IST
By, Shimla

After lunch meet, Dhas makes fresh allegation against Munde

At a press conference held at Ashti, Beed, Dhas alleged a ₹342 crore purchase scam took place in the agriculture department in 2024 when Munde was minister in Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government

Mumbai, India - August 17, 2022: MLA Dhananjay Munde (C) enters Vidhan Bhavan during the first day of the monsoon session of Maharashtra Legislature Assembly in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:16 AM IST
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