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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that agriculture sector has been witnessing robust growth with an average annual growth rate of 4.6 per cent over the last six years, enabling agriculture and allied activities sector to contribute significantly towards country’s overall growth, development and food security. “In recent years the country has emerged ...

In what could be a breather for farmers who are harvesting wheat, the central government has asked wheat-producing states and UTs to continue procurement till the end of the month. The Ministry of Food & Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs has also directed Food Corporation of India (FCI) to continue with wheat procurement under the ...