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New land laws will create employment, boost economy of J&K: Jitendra Singh
"This will boost the economy of Jammu and Kashmir and at the same time, offer value addition to the institutions of higher education," the minister said
 "New land laws will create employment, boost economy of J&K: Jitendra Singh")
J&K's grievance system integrated with Centre's portal: Jitendra Singh
Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said the Jammu and Kashmir grievance system has been integrated with the central grievance portal to ensure prompt action
India committed to zero tolerance against graft, says Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh said that India is committed to the policy of zero tolerance against corruption as he addressed the first-ever ministerial meeting of G-20 anti-corruption working group
Minister Jitendra Singh asks UK to explore biz opportunities in Northeast
Union Minister Jitendra Singh asked the UK to explore business opportunities in India's northeast region, saying the two countries can form a "mutually rewarding" relationship
Northeast to emerge as biz, tourist destination post-Covid: Jitendra Singh
Addressing a virtual meeting with officials of British High Commission, he invited the British government and the private sector for exploiting the huge business potential in the northeast
30% NEC funds for development of neglected sections in NE: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said 30 per cent fund of NEC for new projects will be dedicated to focus development of deprived areas and neglected sections of the society and emerging sectors.
 "30% NEC funds for development of neglected sections in NE: Jitendra Singh")
Farm reforms will unleash agricultural entrepreneurship: Union Minister
Union minister on Wednesday said the farm reforms introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring ease of agricultural entrepreneurship for youngsters
 "Farm reforms will unleash agricultural entrepreneurship: Union Minister")
RTI disposal rate higher during Covid period with over 8,000 cases: Govt
Union minister Jitendra Singh said RTI cases recorded a higher disposal rate during the COVID period of the last six months, compared to the same period last year, according to an official statement.
 "RTI disposal rate higher during Covid period with over 8,000 cases: Govt")
Agri-commodities exports rise 43.4% to Rs 53,626.6 cr in Apr-Sept: Govt
Exports of agri-commodities rose by 43.4 per cent to Rs 53,626.6 crore in the first half of the current fiscal notwithstanding the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, the Union Agriculture Ministry said
 "Agri-commodities exports rise 43.4% to Rs 53,626.6 cr in Apr-Sept: Govt")
New agri laws will encourage youths to opt for career in farming: Jitendra
Union minister Jitendra Singh Friday said the new farm-related reforms effected by the Centre will benefit young agricultural entrepreneurs and encourage them to opt for a career in farming
Govt ensured higher crop procurement during Covid pandemic: Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh said the government ensured higher crop procurement during Covid-19 pandemic, which is an indication of the sensitivity with which the govt is committed to respond to farmers' needs
MSPs on crops progressively raised by Modi govt in 6 years: Jitendra Singh
Union minister Jitendra Singh said the minimum support prices (MSPs) on crops were progressively raised by the Modi government in the last six years, according to an official statement.
Those opposing new farm laws enemies of farming community: Jitendra Singh
The new farm reform laws give farmers the flexibility of choosing the price of their produce, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said and accused the Congress of being "enemies of the farming community"
Gandhi would have been 'very happy' with new farm Bill: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said Mahatma Gandhi would have been "very happy" today with the passage of the farm reform Bills, as the welfare of farmers was close to his heart.
 "Gandhi would have been 'very happy' with new farm Bill: Jitendra Singh")
Farm laws axe middlemen, allow farmers to sell to pvt firms: Jitendra Singh
He said that during the last 6 years of Modi government, a number of historic steps were taken for welfare of farmers and there was a steady hike in MSP for helping in doubling their income
Opposition creating fear among farmers over new farm Bills: Jitendra Singh
The minister said the contract agreement with the farmers is to get the fixed price.
CIC's post vacant, process of appointment going on: Jitendra Singh in RS
In response to separate query, the minister said that the Central Information Commission has been functional even after the declaration of lockdown in March, 2020
Bamboo industry to play crucial role in post-Covid economy: Jitendra Singh
The Narendra Modi government is planning to promote domestic bamboo industry which is going to play a critical role in shaping the post-Covid economy of India, Union minister Jitendra Singh said
 "Bamboo industry to play crucial role in post-Covid economy: Jitendra Singh")
32 earth observation sensors with advanced capabilities in orbit: Minister
Union Minister for Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh said there are 32 earth observation sensors with advanced capabilities, which are currently in orbit
KAPP nuclear reactor unit 3 likely to be commissioned by Nov 2020: Govt
Unit 3 of Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant (KAPP), the 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), is expected to be commissioned by November this year, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said
 "KAPP nuclear reactor unit 3 likely to be commissioned by Nov 2020: Govt")