Bihar Unveils Two Key Farmer-Income Schemes Under Development Push
In a significant move to uplift agricultural incomes and strengthen rural livelihoods, the Bihar government has rolled out two major schemes aimed at boosting farmers’ earnings across the state. The initiatives, announced and inaugurated in Patna by state officials, are designed to modernise agricultural practices and improve market access for farm produce, with the broader…
Circular dairy drive may lift farmer income 20% in five years
Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on December 6, 2025 said that a new “circular economy” model in the dairy sector is expected to boost the income of dairy farmers by 20% over the next five years. The remarks were made during the inauguration of a bio-CNG and fertiliser plant at Banas Dairy in…
Punjab bets big on goat cheese to boost farmers’ income
Punjab’s Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is entering the premium cheese space by launching goat cheese (“chèvre”) production, a first for the state. The College of Dairy & Food Science Technology is developing a range of cheeses — from mozzarella and feta to ricotta and chèvre — with scientific precision, turning…
Milk price increased by Rs 6 per liter in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said the State government was all set to introduce innovative schemes and increase farmers’ incomes in the upcoming annual Budget since agriculture and milk production played a pivotal role in the rural economy. He was speaking in Shimla during a first of its kind interaction with…