agriculture sector
Govt confident of higher GVA for agriculture sector in 2017-18
GVA of 'Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing' index for the year 2017-18 was estimated at 2.1 per cent.
‘The current GDP data doesn’t say much about economic reversal’
Pronab Sen speaks to Pawan Bali on the GDP data for the second quarter released on Thursday.
Maha govt releases Rs 4,000 cr in phase 1 of loan waiver scheme
Investment in the agriculture sector had increased by almost three times.
Govt working hard to double farmers' income by 2022: Shekhawat
The minister discussed the issues affecting farmers and agriculture schemes in Rajasthan.
Commerce Ministry to bring policy for agri exports soon: Prabhu
Ministry will work on developing global supply chain for the agriculture sector.
Additional Rs 6,399 billion investment needed to double farmers' income
Required rate of increase in investment on private account is estimated at 7.86 per cent per annum.
Agricultural exports decline to USD 33.87 billion in FY17
Import of agricultural commodities in 2016-17 rose to USD 25.09 billion from USD 15.03 billion in 2013-14.
Agriculture sector gets Rs 354.77 crore FDI in Apr-May: Govt
Country had received total 515.49 crore FDI in the agriculture sector during the 2016-17
Farm loan waivers may lead to fiscal slippages: report
Domestic brokerage firm said around Rs 1.6 trillion of farm loans could come up for waiver.
Union Budget 2017 to boost living standards
The government’s decision to boost investments in the rural sector will see a major transformation in our villages and farms.