Office Address: Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110001
Website: https://agriwelfare.gov.in/
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER
| Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan | Minister | appt.hamrd@gmail.com, agrimin.india@gmail.com | +91 11 23383370, 23782691 |
| Shri Ravinder Kumar (IAS, AGMUT..2012) | Private Secretary | – | +91 11 23782594, 23073789 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE
| Shri Bhagirath haudhary | Minister of State | bhagirath.chaudhary@sansad.nic.in; mosafwoffice@gmail.com | +91 11 23388165, 23382756 |
| Shri Karmchand Choudhary | Additional Private Secretary | mosafwoffice@gmail.com | +91 11 23782565, 23782343 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE
| Shri Ram Nath Thakur | Minister of State | ramnath.thakur@sansad.nic.in, mos-agri@nic.in | +91 11 23383975, 23383976 |
| Shri Kamlesh Kumar Mishra | Additional Private Secretary | mos-agri@nic.in | +91 11 23383975, 23383976 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
| Dr. M. L. Jat | Secretary (DARE) & DG (ICAR) | dg.icar@nic.in | +91 11 23386711, 23382629 |
| Shri Gyanendra D. Tripathi (IAS, AM..1998) | Additional Secretary (DARE) & Secretary (ICAR) | secy.icar@nic.in | +91 11 23384450 |
| Shri Sandeep Sarkar (IDAS..1995) | Additional Secretary & FA | asfa.icar@nic.in | +91 11 23046534, 23046593 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare?
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is the central government ministry responsible for formulating policies, programs, and schemes related to agriculture, farmers’ welfare, agricultural research, and rural agricultural development in India.
What are the main functions of the Ministry?
The Ministry focuses on:
Agricultural development and productivity
Farmers’ welfare programs
Crop insurance and risk management
Agricultural research and education
Soil health and sustainable farming
Irrigation and water-use efficiency
Agricultural marketing and extension services
Which department handles farmer-related schemes?
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) is the primary department responsible for implementing farmer-centric schemes and agricultural development programs.
What is PM-KISAN?
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central sector scheme that provides eligible farmer families with direct income support through periodic financial assistance.
What is the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
PMFBY is a crop insurance scheme designed to provide financial support to farmers suffering crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.
How can farmers get information on crop prices?
Farmers can access real-time information on agricultural commodity prices and market arrivals through government portals and services managed by the Ministry.
How can farmers contact the Ministry?
Farmers can contact the Ministry through its official website, helplines, state agriculture departments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and agricultural extension offices.
How does the Ministry support Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)?
The Ministry promotes FPOs by providing financial assistance, capacity-building support, market linkages, and access to technology to help farmers improve their income and bargaining power.
Where can citizens access official information and services?
Official information, notifications, schemes, and farmer services are available through the Ministry’s official website: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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