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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Working to make farmers self-reliant, says agri min Tirkey
Gumla: Agriculture minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey distributed assets worth Rs 3.3 crore among 1,800 farmers at a function here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, Tirkey said the state govt is working to make Jharkhand's farmers self-reliant in the coming years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The state govt is working to ensure that farmers are not just producers but are equipped with technical know-how and resources so that they can become self-reliant agriculture entrepreneurs," she said. Tirkey added that every farmer and farm groups are being provided with subsidy-based agriculture assets under the Mukhiya Mantri Tractor Vitran Yojna and Krishi Yantra Protsahan Yojna. "Under these, farmers have freedom to pick agriculture equipment of their choice," she said. Tirkey also briefed the farmers about the various schemes run by her department and assured them that they could personally contact her if they have any issues. Torpa MLA Sudeep Guria and executive director of Jharkhand Agriculture Machinery Testing and Training Centre R P Singh also addressed the farmers who came from Gumla, Lohardaga, Ranchi, Khunti, and Simdega districts. Gumla deputy commissioner Prerna Dixit said, "Agriculture is the mainstay of livelihood. The govt's objective is to ensure that farmers become empowered and self-reliant using technical support and modern resources. "
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State agri minister writes to Centre, seeks MSP hike for forest produce
1 2 Ranchi: Jharkhand agriculture, animal husbandry, and co-operative minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey on Saturday wrote a letter to union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram seeking a reasonable hike in minimum support prices (MSP) of minor forest produce (MFP), on which large section of Jharkhand is dependent for their livelihood. Tirkey said the MSP determined for various forest produces under the 'MSP for MFP' scheme of the tribal affairs ministry is much below the market prices. A significant portion of the state's population relies on forest products such as lac, karanj seeds, mahua, sal seeds, wild honey, and chironji. "Determination and implementation of the MSP for MFP is done under the "MSP for MFP" scheme of the ministry of tribal affairs. However, it has been observed that the MSP fixed for these products is significantly lower than the prevailing market rates. Due to this gap, the tribal communities dependent on forest produce are not getting adequate benefits," Tirkey wrote in her on the letter. The minister further wrote that The MSP for Kusumi lac is Rs 275 per kg, while the market rate ranges from Rs 730 to Rs 750 per kg. The MSP for wild honey is Rs 225 per kg, while the market rate ranges from Rs 600 to Rs 800 per kg. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo While Chironji has an MSP of Rs 126 per kg, whereas the market price is Rs 250 to Rs 300 per kg. Similarly, the MSP for mahua flowers is Rs 30 per kg, while the market rate is Rs 45 to Rs 60 per kg. Tirkey appealed to the union minister to re-determine the MSPs based on scientific methods and current market rates.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Minister asks banks to avoid under financing
1 2 Ranchi: Agriculture minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey on Friday asked the banks to avoid under-financing of farmers adding the financial institutions should also go out of their ways to sanction their loans. The minister was addressing the 44th foundation of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The minister also announced that NABARD would soon launch the e-kisan credit card portal through which the loan applications would be accepted or rejected in three to four days adding that at present many farmers have to visit banks for months for loans. The minister stated, "Under-financing of farmers by some of the banks is a crime. If a farmer does not get money for his plans it is unlikely that he or she would implement them properly which in turn would affect his ability to repay." She stated that there are several schemes in agriculture department but different agencies are working in isolation adding that state government, NABARD and banks should work as a team to achieve the government targets. She also emphasized on creating awareness among farmers on government schemes while saying, "Many of them are unable to get benefits of projects due to lack of knowledge. For instance only a small proportion of farmers are associated with primary agricultural credit society and getting subsidized seeds." Speaking to reporters after the function she stated that heavy rainfall this monsoon has caused damages to millet, pulses and oilseeds crops but it has not affected paddy so far. She said, "Direction would be issued to deputy commissioners to assess the situation and if needed a meeting would be held at state level as well." While addressing the function secretary finance Prashant Kumar stated that in the last 25 years NABARD has sanctioned loans amounting to Rs 24,500 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund out of which Rs 19,500 has been received. Earlier a panel discussion on 'Fostering Rural Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Growth' was also held. Secretary rural development K Srinivasan and experts from various organizations participated in the talk. Several progressive farmers were also honored on the occasion. Chief general manager NABARD Gautam Kumar Singh, convener State Level Banker's Committee Guru Prasad Gond, deputy general manager Reserve Bank of India Anamika Sharma were among the participants.
News18
18-07-2025
- Business
- News18
NABARD reinforces commitment to rural entrepreneurship, inclusive growth
Ranchi, Jul 18 (PTI) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive rural development, with a renewed focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and financial inclusion on its 44th foundation day. Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Jharkhand's Minister for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation, acknowledged the NABARD's significant contribution to rural development in the state and stressed the need for enhanced collaboration between the bank and the state government to improve the execution, monitoring, and impact of rural schemes. Addressing the issue of rural credit bottlenecks, Tirkey urged the State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) and financial institutions to address last-mile credit access challenges and adopt innovative practices to ensure timely credit to farmers and entrepreneurs. Gautam Singh, chief general manager, NABARD Jharkhand, highlighted the institution's evolving development vision and its role as a catalyst for rural transformation. He outlined NABARD's strategic interventions over the past 24 years in the state, ranging from strengthening farm and non-farm infrastructure to supporting farmer producer organisations (FPOs), and enabling financial inclusion through partnerships with banks and grassroots institutions. Singh emphasised the growing importance of technology-driven solutions and climate-resilient practices in ensuring sustainable rural progress. He reiterated NABARD's role as a bridge between policy formulation and on-ground implementation, and its mission to deepen outreach to the most underserved sections of rural society. Addressing the issue of rural credit bottlenecks, Tirkey urged the SLBC and financial institutions to address last-mile credit access challenges and adopt innovative practices to ensure timely credit to farmers and entrepreneurs. A panel discussion on 'Fostering Rural Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Growth' took place on the occasion addressed by K Shrinivasan, Secretary, Rural Development Department, Anamika Sharma, Officer-in-Charge, RBI Ranchi, Prashant Gattani, President, Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Aman Kumar, faculty, IIM Ranchi and entrepreneur Nishant Kumar. The panelists deliberated on enabling policies, youth engagement, financial linkages, market access, and the need for capacity building in the rural enterprise ecosystem. NABARD was recognised for its catalytic role in promoting rural startups and empowering rural youth. Two NABARD publications were launched on the occasion — 'NABARD in Jharkhand 2024-25 — a comprehensive report detailing NABARD's key initiatives and sectoral interventions, and 'Unit Cost Booklet 2024-25' – a practical tool for banks and stakeholders to plan and finance rural economic activities. PTI NAM MNB view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 20:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
More than 3.4k farmers benefited through seed distribution in Ranchi
1 2 Ranchi: Over 3,400 farmers in Ranchi district benefited through the state agriculture department's seed distribution programme for this year's Kharif season, the Ranchi district agriculture officer (DAO) Ram Shankar Prasad said on Friday. He added that farmers have availed seeds of rice and lentils at a 50% subsidy from the govt. "A total of 646.63 quintal of seeds have been distributed among 3,425 farmers of the district between June 24 and July 9, facilitating them to start agricultural activities in a timely manner. However, excess rain since the onset of monsoon badly hampered the growth of the seeds sown." State agriculture, animal husbandry and co-operatives department minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey, officially inaugurated the distribution of seeds among farmers in May this year, eyeing to distribute over 80,000 quintals of seeds to farmers across the state, doubling the figure of the previous year. On Friday, minister Tirkey distributed tractors, seeds, and ducklings among members of women self-help groups in Raghunathpur in Chanho. While addressing the gathering, she said, "I am proud of the women of the Raghunathpur cluster. They have achieved a lot, but there is still much more to be done. This will only be possible if JSLPS (Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society) officials succeed in preparing better plans. We must ensure that the path to change and development passes through rural areas of the state." She emphasised the importance of creating awareness among women's groups about the schemes being run by the department, as well as those implemented by JSLPS. "Today, the department is providing tractors, seeds, and ducklings to women's groups on a subsidy. These schemes can help shape a better future," the minister added.
