The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 14 October 2026 that an Agriculture Council will soon be established to regulate agricultural colleges and stop the issuance of fake degrees. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the government will take strict measures against substandard private institutions to protect the value of degrees like BSc and MSc Agriculture. The Minister also highlighted that India's agricultural production grew by 49 per cent between 2014 and 2024, making it the world's largest rice producer. The release does not say when the Council takes effect, but a follow-up meeting to develop an action plan is scheduled within 15 to 30 days.
Key points
- New Agriculture Council to be established to regulate colleges and stop fake degrees
- Agricultural production increased by 49% between 2014 and 2024
- India is now the world's largest rice producer and second largest wheat producer
- Follow-up meeting on convention conclusions to occur within 15 days to one month
- Promotion of 'integrated farming' to help small farmers with average landholdings of 0.96 hectares
When it applies
Counted from 2026-10-14, dated 14 October 2026.
- 10th National Convention of Agrivision
- Within the next 15 days to one month follow-up meeting with representatives to develop action plan
Who it affects
- private agricultural colleges