This sole India-based company is in Fortune's 'Change of the World' list

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 16:02

India-based micro-irrigation firm Jain Irrigation Systems is the sole company from the country named in Fortune magazine's inaugural 'Change the World' list of companies making significant progress in addressing major social problems as a part of their core business strategy.

Centre to spend Rs 50,000 cr on agri sector, bring crop insurance: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 19:27

Admitting that the condition of farmers is a "matter of concern", Jaitley said, "In the coming time, we have plans to spend Rs 50,000 crore on farming and irrigation sectors in the country."

Govt to spend Rs 50,000 crore under new irrigation scheme

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 13:51

With an eye on improving farm productivity, the government will spend Rs 50,000 crore over the next five years under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).

Govt to spend Rs 50,000 cr over 5 years on Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana: FM

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 11:34

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) will have an outlay of Rs 50,000 crore over a period of five years (2015-16 to 2019-20), Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday.

Cabinet clears scheme for providing irrigation to all villages

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 15:12

In order to reduce farm sector's dependence on monsoon, the Centre on Wednesday approved a central scheme for providing irrigation facility to every village by converging the ongoing schemes being implemented by various ministries.

States should select districts to take up apiculture: Modi

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 20:54

"Every state can select at least one district to produce honey, which has demand in the world market. Some farmers are earning lakhs of rupees," Modi said after laying stone for Indian Agriculture Research institution (IARI) at Barhi block in Hazaribagh district.

'India Inc expects more reforms in major areas from Modi government'

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 12:22

He pointed out that there are select sectors of the economy which are under stress, including housing, real estate, banking and telecom.

PM pushes for expediting projects in irrigation, affordable housing, toilets

Last Updated: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 23:44

He reviewed the status of stalled projects in the infrastructure sector and was apprised of the steps being taken to enhance infrastructure creation in accordance with his vision for the 75th year of India's Independence, a PMO statement said.

Japan to extend Rs 2,760 cr loan to India for river projects

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015, 21:06

The 'Exchange of Notes' on Japanese (Official Development Assistance) ODA Loan for the two projects totalling JPY 53.023 billion was here.

Chitale panel collects papers on Maharashtra`s irrigation scam

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 19:24

Madhav Chitale Special Enquiry Committee probing Maharashtra`s alleged multi-crore irrigation scam has visited Yavatmal and collected important documents.

Irrigation scam: BJP leaders make submissions before panel

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 17:26

Maharashtra BJP leaders, including state unit president Devendra Fadnavis, presented a cartload of proof while making a presentation before the Madhav Chitale panel on Monday, about alleged financial irregularities in multi-crore irrigation projects.

Maharashtra BJP to submit papers to irrigation scam probe panel

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 18:30

Maharashtra BJP leaders will submit documentary "evidence" to the Madhav Chitale committee, which is conducting inquiry into the alleged Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam in the state, on October 21.