Top Farmer News | August 16, 2026
Today’s 40 Big News for Farmers: Agriculture Policy, Farming Advice, Sugarcane, Jal Jeevan Mission and National News
16 August 2026: Today’s major news related to farmers and rural areas includes the Central Government’s agriculture policy, the price of urea and DAP for farmers, a new ₹80 crore centre for better sugarcane seeds, natural and organic farming, Jal Jeevan Mission, state-wise farming advice, and important information about improved varieties of cauliflower. Apart from this, several national news reports related to the contribution of farmers in the freedom struggle and Independence Day have also come forward.
🏛️ Group 1: Agriculture Policy and Major Government Decisions
1. Agriculture and Food Processing Given Important Place in the Goal of Developed India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave special focus to seven major areas for the goal of making India a developed country by 2047 on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. These include manufacturing, agriculture and food processing, technology and innovation, Gati Shakti, defence, green economy and soft power.
Agriculture and food processing have been described as important sectors in this direction. The objective is to focus on taking the agriculture sector forward not only through production but also along with food processing and other related sectors.
The Prime Minister said that the Central Government, State Governments, industries and other institutions will have to work together to achieve the goal of a developed India. He also highlighted the need for continuous improvement in policies and systems.
He stressed on preparing policies and rules according to future needs. This is important for the agriculture sector because in the coming time, there will be a need to move forward together in areas related to production, processing, technology and markets.
2. Focus on Giving Indian Agriculture and Industries Access to Global Markets
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is necessary to increase quality and competitive ability to take Indian products to markets around the world. He said that products made in India should meet international standards and their prices should also be competitive.
The Prime Minister especially appealed to the MSME sector to take advantage of global opportunities. He talked about taking products from various sectors, including textiles, machinery and medicines, to international markets.
He said that after 2014, India has entered into FTA agreements with around 40 countries. According to the Prime Minister, trade agreements can provide Indian companies an opportunity to access markets around the world.
Global markets are also important for the agriculture sector. However, the news does not announce the export of any specific agricultural product, but agriculture and food processing have been included among the major sectors of developed India.
3. Focus on Improving Policies and Systems for the 2047 Goal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the Central and State Governments to take forward the process of reforms. He said that keeping the goal of a developed India by 2047 in mind, the country’s policies and systems will have to be prepared according to future needs.
The Prime Minister said that instead of rules made according to the conditions of the past, policy-making should be based on the requirements of the coming time.
He also described State Governments and local self-government institutions as important partners in this process. According to the Prime Minister, the Central Government, State Governments and industries will have to work together to take the country’s development forward.
He said that reforms should not be taken forward only as a compulsion, but as necessary steps to achieve the country’s larger goals.
Policy reforms are important for the agriculture sector because systems related to agricultural production, food processing, markets and technology have a direct impact on farmers.
4. Farmers to Get Urea at ₹300
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the price of urea being provided to farmers in his Independence Day address. He said that the price of one bag of urea in the international market has reached around ₹3,000, while it is available to farmers in India for ₹300.
The Prime Minister said that despite the increase in prices in the international market, the government is not putting the entire financial burden on farmers. According to him, the government is managing the impact of rising international prices at its level so that farmers do not have to bear a higher price burden.
Fertilisers are an important part of farming costs for farmers. Therefore, the price of urea is important for farmers.
The Prime Minister gave this information in the context of rising fertiliser prices in the global market. The news does not announce any new urea price; instead, ₹300 has been mentioned as the price available to farmers.
5. DAP to Be Available at ₹1,350, Global Price Up to ₹5,000
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mentioned the price of DAP fertiliser. He said that the price of DAP in the global market has reached around ₹5,000 per bag, while it is being made available to farmers in India for ₹1,350.
According to the Prime Minister, the increase in fertiliser prices in the international market also affects India, but the government is not putting the entire burden on farmers.
He said that DAP is being made available at a price of ₹1,350 so that farmers do not face difficulties.
DAP is a major fertiliser used in farming and its price affects the cost of farmers. In his Independence Day address, the Prime Minister mentioned the difference between global prices and the price available to farmers in India and talked about relief being provided by the government.
🌾 Group 2: Role of Farmers in the Freedom Struggle
6. Farmers Played an Important Role in the Freedom Struggle
The role of farmers in India’s freedom struggle was specially remembered. According to the news, during British rule, farmers faced problems such as heavy land revenue, debt and forced farming.
In many areas, farmers organised movements against British policies. Farmer movements such as Champaran, Kheda and Bardoli connected rural society with the freedom struggle.
Farmers not only raised their voice against problems related to farming but also actively participated in the national movement. Many farmers faced imprisonment and opposed the policies of British rule.
The news describes the role of farmers as important from the freedom movement to food security after independence. Even during the period of the Green Revolution and modern agriculture, farmers continued to play an important role in the country’s food security.
In this way, the role of farmers can be seen from the freedom struggle to the country’s food self-reliance.
7. Farmers in Bengal Protested Against Forced Indigo Cultivation
During British rule, farmers in many areas were pressured to grow indigo instead of food crops. According to the news, in 1859, farmers in Bengal organised a protest against forced indigo cultivation.
The pressure on farmers to grow indigo was affecting their livelihood and farming system. According to the report, indigo cultivation was also affecting the fertility of the land.
Farmers collectively opposed it. This movement was not only related to a problem with one crop but also became an example of the growing dissatisfaction among farmers against the policies of British rule.
The protest by farmers in Bengal was considered important in the background of the farmer movements that came later. During the freedom struggle, farmers’ problems gradually became part of the national movement.
The organised participation of farmers also brought forward the political and social role of rural India.
8. Champaran Satyagraha Connected Farmers’ Problems with the National Movement
The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was an important example of the role of farmers in the Indian freedom movement. In Champaran, Bihar, farmers had to grow indigo on a part of their land under the Tinkathia system.
Farmers troubled by this system brought their problems forward. Mahatma Gandhi reached Champaran and adopted the path of Satyagraha regarding the problems of farmers.
The special feature of the Champaran movement was that a local problem of farmers became connected with the national freedom movement. This helped bring the problems of rural India to the national level.
The news describes the Champaran Satyagraha as an example of the strength of farmers’ unity and peaceful struggle.
This movement became an important stage in the participation of the farming community in the freedom struggle. The Champaran incident showed that local agricultural and rural problems could also become an important part of the national movement.
9. Farmers in the Kheda Movement Demanded Relief in Land Revenue
In 1918, farmers in the Kheda region of Gujarat opposed efforts to collect land revenue despite poor crops. Farmers demanded relief in land revenue considering the condition of their crops.
According to the news, farmers carried out a Satyagraha for their demand. This movement became an example of farmers’ unity and peaceful struggle.
The Kheda movement played a role in connecting the economic problems of rural farmers with the freedom movement. Farmers organised themselves and presented their demands before the government.
After Champaran, the Kheda movement was also an important stage in farmer participation in the freedom struggle.
The report describes it as an example of the collective strength and peaceful struggle of farmers. During poor crop conditions, the issue of land revenue was a major economic concern for farmers, and farmers collectively raised their voice against this problem.
10. Government Had to Step Back in the Bardoli Movement in the Face of Farmers’ Unity
In 1928, farmers in the Bardoli region of Gujarat launched a movement against increased land revenue. The movement was led by Vallabhbhai Patel.
Farmers organised themselves and strongly opposed the increased land revenue. According to the news, in the face of the strong unity of farmers, the British government had to step back from its decision.
The Bardoli movement showed the strength of farmer organisation and collective struggle. It has been reported that during this movement, Vallabhbhai Patel received the title of ‘Sardar’.
This movement became an important example of the role of farmers in the freedom struggle. Farmers united over their economic demands and carried out a peaceful struggle.
The Bardoli incident also showed the political strength of rural society and connected farmer movements with the wider stream of the freedom struggle.
11. Farmers and Rural People Also Played a Role in the Quit India Movement
During the Quit India Movement in 1942, farmers and rural communities also joined the freedom struggle. According to the news, in many areas, rural people supported the protesters and took part in resistance against the British administration.
This helped the freedom movement reach villages beyond the cities. The participation of rural society played a role in giving wider public support to the movement.
The report said that different types of movements and resistance took place in different areas. The farming community continued its participation in different stages of the freedom struggle.
After movements such as Champaran, Kheda and Bardoli, rural participation was also seen in the Quit India Movement.
The news connects the contribution of farmers with the wider scope of the freedom movement and states that rural India’s role in the country’s freedom struggle was important.
12. Farmers Played an Important Role in Strengthening Food Security After Independence
India became independent on 15 August 1947. After this, the country faced a major challenge of food security. The news said that farmers played an important role in dealing with this challenge.
From the Green Revolution to modern farming methods, farmers contributed to meeting the country’s food requirements. Along with increasing agricultural production, farmers also played a role in strengthening the country’s economy and self-reliance.
According to the report, the farmer who fought against British rule during the freedom struggle has now become the backbone of the country’s food security with modern technology and new farming methods.
Thus, the role of farmers was not limited only to the freedom movement. After independence also, farmers made an important contribution to providing food security to the country and increasing agricultural production.
💳 Group 3: Government Schemes and Digital System
13. CBDC-Based DBT System Started in Chandigarh
A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system was formally launched in Chandigarh. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan started this system.
According to the news, its objective is to deliver government assistance to eligible beneficiaries in a digital, secure and transparent manner.
Information was given about the use of this system in schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. The objective is to ensure that the assistance provided for a particular purpose is used for that same purpose.
The Minister said that through technology, it is important to ensure that an eligible person does not remain deprived of the benefit and that an ineligible person does not receive the benefit.
The CBDC-based system has been described as a step towards the use of technology in the distribution of government assistance.
14. Digital System to Ensure Ration Assistance Is Used Only for Buying Ration
Information was also given about the use of ration assistance under the CBDC-based DBT system. According to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, if assistance is given for ration, it can be used only for purchasing ration.
According to the news, the objective of this system is to ensure the proper use of government assistance. Emphasis has been given to ensuring that the assistance reaches the eligible person and is not used for any other purpose.
The Minister said that through the digital system, ration assistance cannot be used to purchase other items.
This system has been described as an important step towards increasing transparency in government schemes and ensuring that assistance is used for its intended purpose.
Information was also given about the use of technology in schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.
🍬 Group 4: Big News for Sugarcane Farmers
15. Sugarcane Seed Centre to Be Built in Lucknow at a Cost of ₹80 Crore
A new sugarcane seed centre will be established in Lucknow to provide better-quality seeds to sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.
This centre will be built on the campus of ICAR-Indian Sugarcane Research Institute, Lucknow. Around ₹80 crore is estimated to be spent on its construction and development.
An agreement has been signed between the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association and ICAR-ISRI for this project.
The main objective of the centre is to prepare disease-free, pure and high-yielding sugarcane planting material and make it available to farmers.
According to the news, farmers will also be provided information related to the selection of new varieties and scientific farming.
Better planting material is expected to help increase sugarcane productivity and sugar recovery.
16. ISMA and ICAR to Share Sugarcane Seed Centre Cost on 50:50 Basis
Around ₹80 crore is estimated to be spent on the construction and development of the proposed sugarcane seed centre in Lucknow. According to the news, ISMA and ICAR will share this amount on a 50:50 basis.
ICAR will contribute through its technical services and expert support, while ISMA will invest in creating the required infrastructure.
Special focus will be given to preparing disease-free and pure sugarcane planting material at the centre. The objective is to provide better-quality seeds to farmers.
According to the news, this may help gradually replace pest- and disease-affected sugarcane varieties with better varieties.
There is also a plan to provide farmers with information about the selection of new varieties and scientific farming. Better planting material is expected to improve productivity and sugar recovery.
🌱 Group 5: Natural Farming and Agribusiness
17. Appeal to Promote Natural and Organic Farming in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav appealed to farmers to adopt natural and organic farming. During the Balaram Krishi Mahotsav organised in Vidisha under Krishak Kalyan Varsh 2026, he interacted with farmers.
The Chief Minister said that natural and organic farming can help improve soil fertility. He advised farmers not to remain limited to only traditional farming and to use new agricultural technologies.
During the programme, emphasis was placed on connecting agriculture with modern technology. The Chief Minister appealed to farmers to adopt new methods in farming.
The news said that the Chief Minister joined the programme virtually from Barwani.
Natural farming, organic farming and the use of modern technology were described as important measures for taking the agriculture sector forward.
18. Advice to Make Farming More Profitable Through Food Processing
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav advised farmers to move forward in the field of food processing. He said that processing agricultural products can make farming more profitable.
The Chief Minister asked farmers to adopt new technologies and use modern methods along with traditional farming.
This advice was given during the Balaram Krishi Mahotsav organised under Krishak Kalyan Varsh 2026.
Food processing is important for the agriculture sector because it creates opportunities for value addition after agricultural production. However, the news does not provide details of any specific food processing project or any figure related to financial benefits.
The Chief Minister stressed the need to promote natural and organic farming and connect agriculture with modern technology and processing.
💧 Group 6: Jal Jeevan Mission and Rural Development
19. Jal Jeevan Mission Completes 7 Years, Tap Water Reaches 82.22% of Rural Households
The Jal Jeevan Mission was started on 15 August 2019 with the objective of providing clean and safe tap water to rural households.
According to the news, when the mission started, only 3.23 crore, or 16.72 percent, of rural households had tap water connections. Now, this figure has increased to more than 15 crore 91 lakh 39 thousand, or 82.22 percent of rural households.
Under the mission, tap water connections have been expanded in rural areas. Information was also given about providing tap water to schools and Anganwadi centres.
A significant increase in tap water coverage in rural households has been reported during the seven years of progress.
The objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission is to provide tap water at home to rural families.
20. 11 States and Union Territories Reach 100% Har Ghar Jal Status
According to information related to the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission, around 11 states and Union Territories have achieved 100 percent ‘Har Ghar Jal’ status.
The news said that tap water has reached more than 2.89 lakh villages. Apart from this, information was given that tap water is available in 9.34 lakh schools and 9.73 lakh Anganwadi centres.
At the time of the launch of the mission, tap water had reached only 16.72 percent of rural households. Now, this coverage has increased to more than 82.22 percent.
Connecting schools and Anganwadi centres with tap water along with rural households is also among the major activities of the mission.
The government has also emphasised regular water supply and maintenance in the next phase of the mission.
21. Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Extended Till December 2028
The Union Cabinet approved Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 10 March 2026. Along with this, the duration of the mission has been extended till December 2028.
According to the news, agreements have already been signed with the States and Union Territories and detailed implementation plans have been prepared.
These plans aim to complete the work fixed for 2028 and strengthen the operation and maintenance of the water supply system.
In the next phase of the mission, instead of only providing tap connections, emphasis is also being given to ensuring regular water supply to households.
The process of implementing the next phase of the mission is being taken forward in cooperation with the States and Union Territories.
22. ₹8.69 Lakh Crore Outlay for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 has reportedly been approved with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore. This includes ₹3.59 lakh crore in Central assistance.
In the next phase of the mission, along with expanding the water supply system to rural households, attention will also be given to the operation and maintenance of existing water schemes.
Detailed implementation plans have been prepared with the States and Union Territories. The objective of these plans is to complete the work fixed for 2028.
In Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, operation and maintenance have also been made an important part of maintaining water services in rural areas for a long time.
This makes it clear that the next phase of the mission is focused not only on providing connections but also on regular water services.
23. Sujalam Bharat ID to Create Digital Records of Water Schemes
In the next phase of the Jal Jeevan Mission, emphasis has been given to digital records of rural water schemes and a system for their regular assessment.
According to the news, a digital footprint will be created through the ‘Sujalam Bharat ID’. Along with this, information has also been given about the process of handing over water schemes to Gram Panchayats.
A system for annual self-assessment of the efficiency of water services has also been mentioned. Emphasis has been given to organising an annual Jal Mahotsav in villages and annual maintenance of water schemes.
The objective of these systems is to organise the operation, responsibility and maintenance of rural water supply schemes.
In Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, along with regular water services, monitoring and maintenance of schemes have also been made important parts.
24. Jal Jeevan Mission Expected to Provide Relief to Around 9 Crore Women
According to the news citing SBI Research, the Jal Jeevan Mission has provided relief to around 9 crore women from the burden of fetching water.
With tap water reaching rural households, it has been stated that the time women spend going outside to collect water has reduced.
The news also mentions the Nal Jal Mitra programme. Through this programme, information has been given about providing skills to rural youth.
The objective of this programme is to increase the role of trained people at the rural level for work related to water supply.
The impact of the Jal Jeevan Mission has been linked to saving the time of rural women and skill development among rural youth.
Along with providing tap water to homes, emphasis is also being given to developing local-level capacity for the operation and maintenance of the water system under the mission.
25. Tap Water Can Help Save Health and Time, According to WHO
The news related to the Jal Jeevan Mission mentions estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO). According to these estimates, providing tap water to every rural household could prevent around 4 lakh deaths caused by diarrhoea every year.
According to WHO, providing tap connections to rural families could save around 5.5 crore hours every day that are spent collecting water.
The news also mentions the possibility of major savings in health expenses and economic losses related to treatment. The report estimates these potential savings at around ₹8.2 lakh crore to ₹8.37 lakh crore.
These figures show the possible health and economic impact of providing regular tap water to rural households.
26. Jal Jeevan Mission Expected to Create Around 3 Crore Person-Years of Employment
According to a study by IIM Bengaluru and the ILO cited in the news, the Jal Jeevan Mission is estimated to create around 3 crore person-years of employment.
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, various types of work are carried out in rural areas related to developing water supply systems, pipelines, connections, operation and maintenance.
The news also gives information about providing skills to rural youth through the Nal Jal Mitra programme.
The objective is to increase the role of trained people at the local level in the water sector.
According to the report, the impact of the Jal Jeevan Mission is not limited only to providing tap water to rural households. It is also expected to create opportunities related to employment and skill development.
As the next phase of the mission focuses on operation and maintenance, the need for trained human resources at the local level will also remain important.
🚜 Group 7: State-wise Farming Advice
27. Advice to Sow Millets and Moong in Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Farmers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh have been advised to sow millets and moong according to the current weather conditions.
Apart from this, farmers can also prepare nurseries for cauliflower, cabbage, capsicum and tomato.
The news provides information to farmers about preparing these crops according to the weather. Preparing vegetable nurseries will provide seedlings for the next crop.
Farmers sowing millets and moong should focus on field preparation and timely sowing.
This period has also been described as important for farmers preparing nurseries for cauliflower, cabbage, capsicum and tomato.
This advice has been given especially keeping in mind the current agricultural weather conditions in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
28. Advice on Tomato, Chilli and Cucurbit Vegetable Cultivation in Rajasthan
Agricultural advice related to vegetables has been issued for farmers in the low-rainfall eastern plains of Rajasthan.
Farmers can harvest ready crops of tomato, chilli, brinjal and okra at the right time.
Apart from this, cucurbit vegetables can be sown during this season. These include cucumber, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd and kakri.
Farmers have been advised to harvest ready crops on time and prepare the fields for new crops.
Selecting vegetables and deciding the sowing time according to the weather is an important part of farm management.
The news has given this advice for current agricultural activities in the low-rainfall eastern plains of Rajasthan.
29. Advice on Cotton, Banana and Castor Cultivation in Gujarat
Farmers in Gujarat have been given advice related to agricultural activities for cotton, banana and castor according to the current weather.
According to the news, farmers can sow cotton during clear weather. Apart from this, new banana plants can also be planted.
Information has also been given about sowing castor in Gujarat during this season.
Farmers have been advised to complete these agricultural activities when the weather remains clear.
Timely preparation of the field will be important for sowing cotton and castor and planting new banana plants.
The news describes these three crops as major agricultural activities for farmers in Gujarat during the current weather conditions.
30. Advice on Harvesting and Storage of Ready Vegetables in Madhya Pradesh
Farmers in Madhya Pradesh have been advised to harvest and pick ready crops of several vegetables.
These include okra, chilli, brinjal, spinach, capsicum, cluster beans, bottle gourd and cucumber.
According to the news, after harvesting or picking, the produce should be stored in a safe place.
Special emphasis has been given to removing ready vegetables from the field on time and keeping them safely. This can help improve post-harvest management of the crop.
Farmers have been advised to harvest ready produce according to weather conditions.
This agricultural advice has been given for vegetable growers in Madhya Pradesh during the current weather, and safe storage after harvesting has also been described as important.
31. Advice to Sow Urad and Plant Banana and Papaya in Chhattisgarh
Farmers in Chhattisgarh have been advised to sow urad during the current weather conditions.
Along with this, new banana and papaya plants can also be planted.
According to the news, farmers should prepare for these agricultural activities according to the weather. Farmers sowing urad can prepare their fields and complete sowing on time.
Farmers planting banana and papaya have been advised to plant new plants.
This information has been given in the context of major agricultural activities to be carried out in Chhattisgarh during the current weather conditions.
Farmers should focus on completing the related agricultural activities on time, keeping the condition of the field and weather in mind.
🥦 Group 8: Cauliflower Cultivation and Pest Management
32. Farmers Can Sow Pusa Meghna Variety of Cauliflower
Farmers can sow the Pusa Meghna variety of cauliflower at this time. According to the news, this variety is considered suitable for Delhi and Haryana.
Information has been given that Pusa Meghna can produce up to 125 quintals per hectare. Its size is described as medium. It has green stalks and leaves with full margins. The curd is white in colour.
Farmers have been advised to plough the field properly and level it before sowing.
Seed treatment has also been advised to protect the crop from diseases. Emphasis has also been given to maintaining proper spacing during transplanting and providing irrigation on time.
This variety is included among the options mentioned in the news for farmers in Delhi and Haryana.
33. Pusa Kartik Shankar Can Produce Up to 149 Quintals of Cauliflower per Hectare
The Pusa Kartik Shankar variety of cauliflower can be sown in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Assam.
According to the news, this variety can produce up to 149 quintals per hectare. Its size is described as medium and the curd is white in colour. The weight of the curd is reported to be up to around 475 grams.
Farmers have been advised to prepare the field properly before sowing.
During transplanting, information has been given to maintain proper plant-to-plant and row-to-row spacing.
This variety has been mentioned in the news as an option for cauliflower production for farmers in the states mentioned during the current season.
34. Pay Attention to Seed Treatment, Spacing and Irrigation in Cauliflower
For a good cauliflower crop, farmers have been advised to take care of several things, from field preparation to irrigation and weed control.
According to the news, the field should be properly ploughed and levelled. Plant-to-plant spacing of 45 centimetres and row-to-row spacing of 30 centimetres has been mentioned.
For one hectare, 400 to 500 grams of seed is considered sufficient. To protect the crop from diseases, seed treatment before sowing has been advised.
Irrigation should be done immediately after transplanting, followed by watering at an interval of 7 to 10 days.
For weed control, weeding twice a month has been advised.
35. Take Precautions Against Caterpillars and Diamondback Moth in Cauliflower
Pests such as caterpillars and diamondback moth can damage cauliflower crops. The news provides information about the use of spinosad for their control.
According to the information given, 2 millilitres can be mixed with 10 litres of water and sprayed. For sucking pests, 2 grams of thiamethoxam can be mixed with 10 litres of water.
However, the news also clearly states that where there is a high pest infestation, spraying should be done only after taking expert advice.
Using pesticides only when required can help keep unnecessary costs under control.
Farmers should take advice from an expert or agricultural advisor before using any medicine and follow the label instructions of the product.
🏛️ Group 9: Major National and Independence Day News
36. President Approves 78 Gallantry Awards
On the eve of Independence Day 2026, President Droupadi Murmu approved 78 gallantry awards.
According to the news, these awards have been approved to honour brave personnel who showed exceptional bravery, courage and supreme sacrifice in the defence and internal security of the country.
On the occasion of Independence Day, the courage and sacrifice of those who contribute to the security of the country are honoured.
The news gives information about the approval of a total of 78 gallantry awards. The available material does not provide the names and personal details of all the award recipients.
Therefore, based on the available news, information about the number of awards and their purpose is available.
37. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Hoisted the National Flag on Independence Day
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hoisted the national flag at his residence on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day with enthusiasm across the country. Along with programmes organised at the national level, Independence Day-related programmes were also organised in different states and regions.
The External Affairs Minister hoisting the national flag at his residence was also part of this national celebration.
Independence Day is the national festival of the country, and on this occasion, flag-hoisting and other programmes were organised at government institutions, public places and in different areas.
The news includes External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s flag-hoisting among the major national activities of Independence Day.
38. Independence Day Celebrated with Tricolour and National Anthem in Sum of Bastar
A picture of the Independence Day celebration in Sum of Bastar was specially presented in the news.
According to the report, in an area that once had an atmosphere of guns, the Tricolour was now seen on Independence Day and the National Anthem could be heard.
The news presented this scene as a symbol of the changing atmosphere in the area.
There was enthusiasm among people across the country for Independence Day, and people expressed their feeling of patriotism in different ways at different places.
The programme organised in Bastar with the Tricolour and National Anthem was also part of this national celebration.
The report presented this event as an important local picture that emerged during the Independence Day celebrations.
39. Ahmedabad Tourist Seen in Tricolour Colours at Lal Chowk
A different patriotic picture emerged at Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Independence Day.
According to the news, a tourist from Ahmedabad painted his body in the colours of the Tricolour to express his feeling of patriotism.
There was an atmosphere of enthusiasm across the country for Independence Day, and people expressed their patriotic feelings in different ways.
The tourist’s display at Lal Chowk was also part of the events and activities related to Independence Day.
The news presented this incident as a different form of expression of patriotism during the national festival.
40. Different Colours of Patriotism Seen Across the Country on Independence Day
Several activities related to patriotism were seen in different parts of the country on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
Independence Day was celebrated with the Tricolour and National Anthem in Sum of Bastar. At Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir, a tourist from Ahmedabad expressed his patriotism by painting his body in the colours of the Tricolour.
Meanwhile, famous sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand artwork at Puri Beach on the occasion of Independence Day.
People across different parts of the country celebrated Independence Day in different ways. These activities showed the feeling of patriotism through the national flag, National Anthem and creative artworks.
These pictures that emerged on Independence Day show the different ways in which the national festival was celebrated across the country.
🌾 Summary of Today’s News for Farmers
Today’s major news included important topics related to agriculture policy, fertiliser prices, better sugarcane seeds, natural and organic farming, food processing and the Jal Jeevan Mission. State-wise agricultural advice for farmers included information related to crops in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
For farmers growing cauliflower, information about Pusa Meghna and Pusa Kartik Shankar varieties, seed treatment, plant spacing, irrigation and pest management is especially useful.
For sugarcane farmers, the proposed ₹80 crore seed centre in Lucknow is an important piece of news. The figures related to the Jal Jeevan Mission concern tap water connections in rural areas, relief for women, employment and the future plan for Mission 2.0.
📌 Source: DD Kisan