Tag: Agriculture Department

Over 1.17 Lakh Farmers Registered on Agristek Portal in Rajnandgaon

Chhattisgarh Purushottam Tiwari - August 30, 2025

In Rajnandgaon district, over 1.17 lakh farmers have registered on the Agristek portal for Kharif 2024-25, marking 94% coverage. The registration drive, conducted in mission mode, aimed to ensure that every farmer benefits from procurement schemes, with pending cases due to technical issues expected to be resolved soon.

Crackdown on Fertilizer Black Marketing: Two Shopkeepers Booked

Agriculture Purushottam Tiwari - July 27, 2025

Acting on complaints of fertilizer black marketing, the district administration conducted raids at two retail shops in Chhuriya and Rajnandgaon blocks, recovering large quantities of urea and other fertilizers being sold illegally at inflated prices. FIRs have been filed under the Essential Commodities Act.

Alternative Fertilizer Options Advised Amid DAP Shortage in Rajnandgaon

Chhattisgarh Purushottam Tiwari - May 19, 2025

With the anticipated arrival of the monsoon in Chhattisgarh by June 11, 2025, farmers in Rajnandgaon district have begun preparing for the Kharif season. Amid concerns over a potential shortage of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer, the Agriculture Department has issued technical advisories promoting the use of alternative fertilizers to meet nutrient requirements for paddy, maize, pulses, and oilseeds. Recommendations include specific nutrient ratios and the use of nano-fertilizers to optimize yields while ensuring resource efficiency.

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Grand Celebration Marks Dr. Raman Singh’s Birthday in Rajnandgaon

A grand celebration in Rajnandgaon marked the birthday of Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, where he hailed PM Modi’s 25 years of uninterrupted service and praised CM Vishnudev Sai’s leadership. BJP leaders and citizens alike lauded Dr. Singh as a “people’s leader” and architect of Chhattisgarh’s development.

PM Awas Yojana (Gramin): Transforming Rural Dreams into Concrete Reality in Rajnandgaon

Under PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), Rajnandgaon district has achieved 98.83% completion of rural houses in the past five years and built over 20,000 new homes in just one year. The success showcases the combined effort of governance, administration, and community collaboration in uplifting rural living standards.

Speaker Dr. Raman Singh to Distribute Sarees to Sanitation Workers and Women’s Self-Help Groups Ahead of Diwali

Ahead of Diwali, Speaker Dr. Raman Singh will distribute sarees to Swachhata Didis, municipal women employees, and SHG members in Rajnandgaon on October 16. The civic event, also marking his birthday, aims to honor their vital role in keeping the city clean.

Collector Jitendra Yadav Conducts Early Morning City Inspection in Rajnandgaon

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav conducted a morning inspection of key city areas, instructing officials to intensify cleanliness efforts ahead of Diwali. He urged citizens to join the Swachhata drive and emphasized daily monitoring to ensure a clean and healthy urban environment.

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