Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday launched ‘Pragati’, a nationwide initiative aimed at creating 20,000 agri-entrepreneurs and improving the livelihoods of nearly 20 lakh small and marginal farmers across the country.

New Delhi: India has received a major boost to its fertiliser supply chain after 15 ships carrying fertilisers and key raw materials safely crossed the strategically important Hormuz Strait, despite recent disruptions caused by tensions in West Asia. The development is expected to significantly strengthen the country’s fertiliser reserves ahead of upcoming agricultural seasons.