The announcement was made during his interaction with banana cultivators on March 19, 2026, on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, where he also called on farmers to gradually embrace natural farming in order to protect soil fertility and ensure long-term agricultural sustainability.
According to data shared in the Lok Sabha, coconut cultivation worldwide spans nearly 12,390 thousand hectares, of which India alone accounts for around 2,165.20 thousand hectares. The country produces approximately 21,373.62 million coconuts every year, with an average productivity of about 9,871 nuts per hectare. The figures underline the crop’s major role in India’s agricultural economy and rural livelihoods.
According to the latest official figures, the TKDL now contains 5,19,978 formulations and techniques drawn from Indian systems of medicine and yoga traditions. This includes 1,48,846 entries in Ayurveda, 2,65,496 in Unani, 89,403 in Siddha, 9,097 in Sowa Rigpa, and 7,136 in Yoga practices.
According to the latest figures placed in Parliament, the platform had, as of 28 February 2026, registered 1.80 crore farmers, 2.72 lakh traders, and 4,724 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
Scientists from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have now reconstructed this ancient geological story by examining the chemistry of rocks from across the region. Their research shows that the Ladakh Magmatic Arc was formed due to the northward subduction of the Neo-Tethyan oceanic plate beneath the Eurasian margin, a process that unfolded over tens of millions of years.
Under this structure, drivers can become members and owners of the cooperative society, gain representation in its Board of Management, and participate in profit sharing.
The project, being developed by NHPC Limited, is located on the Subansiri River along the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and has a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW, with eight units of 250 MW each.
India is stepping up its push in advanced science and emerging technologies, with approval now
In its first phase, 24 Speed Post will be available across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, targeting customers who need faster and more reliable delivery of critical documents and parcels.
In the vast panorama of ancient Indian history, the story of the Deccan is often
