Last Updated on May 29, 2026 10:06 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
SUDHIR KUMAR
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said that a national seed reserve of 1 lakh 74 thousand quintals has been established to ensure the seed availability to the farmers. Addressing the media on the second day of National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif campaign 2026 in New Delhi, Mr Chouhan said that nine lakh 76 thousand farmer IDs have been created so far. He said that the farmers will no longer need separate documents to access different schemes. Mr Chouhan stressed the need for transparency in fertiliser distribution, prevention of black marketing and ensuring proper supply to genuine farmers. He said that the government remains committed to protecting farmers’ interests and ensuring that fertilizers are utilized solely for agricultural purposes..
On agricultural credit and Kisan Credit Cards, he announced that discussions with banks would soon be held to expand access to agricultural credit in coordination with states. Mr Chouhan also urged states to review pending Kisan Credit Card cases and strengthen loan systems based on the actual needs of farmers.
The Agriculture Minister said that India has achieved unprecedented success in food-grain production. He said, the country’s total food-grain production has reached approximately more than 376 million tonnes which is highest ever recorded. Mr Chouhan held comprehensive discussions with state agriculture ministers, senior officials, scientists and progressive farmers on the holistic development of Indian agriculture during the event.