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Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses 20,000 farmers in Beed; says Bill against fake fertilisers, seeds and pesticides coming

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed about 20,000 farmers at Global Vikas Trust Krishikul, Sirsala, in Beed district, Maharashtra, on 7 November 2025, and said a Bill against fake fertilisers, seeds and pesticides will be introduced in the upcoming Budget Session.

Summary

At the Beed farmers' conference, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said every rupee of crop insurance will be paid to farmers and that a special relief package could be given to Maharashtra's farmers if needed. He called for climate-resilient seeds and natural farming, and said Maharashtra has received 30 lakh houses so far under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Key facts

Date / place
7 Nov 2025, GVT Krishikul, Sirsala, Beed (Maharashtra)
Audience
About 20,000 farmers
Announcement
Bill against fake fertilisers, seeds, pesticides in upcoming Budget Session
PMAY houses for Maharashtra
30 lakh so far

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

In which district of Maharashtra did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan address a conference of 20,000 farmers on 7 November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Beed

Chouhan addressed the farmers at Global Vikas Trust Krishikul, Sirsala, in Beed district.

Q2 Advanced

According to Shivraj Singh Chouhan in November 2025, how many houses has Maharashtra received so far under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?

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Correct answer: C — 30 lakh

Chouhan said Maharashtra has received 30 lakh houses so far under PMAY.

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