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‘उर्वरक आत्मनिर्भरता की राह’: एक नई राह दिखाती पुस्तक
पुस्तक समीक्षा : किसी ने क्या खूब कहा था कि प्रकाशन और पॉलिटिक्स जिस दिन एक पटल/मंच पर साथ आकर काम करना आरंभ कर देंगे!बस उसी दिन से देश की अर्थव्यवस्था का विकास होना शुरू हो जाएगा। और यह कितना सुखकर है कि डॉक्टर मनसुख मांडविया जिस विभाग…
Union Budget 2024: Expectations from agriculture sector
It is expected that the agriculture budget for 2024-25 addresses multiple pain-points of the sector simultaneously.
Govt initiating pilot projects for farmers’ welfare, says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
The state government is outlining pilot projects in cluster mode for ensuring the progress of agriculture and farmers. These projects aim at boosting crop diversification, micro-irrigation schemes, livestock improvement and other allied…
Haryana Govt offers vehicles, drones to farmers against security deposit
The state government is promoting drone technology in agriculture by providing training to farmers to become drone pilots. With the assistance of Indian Farmers’ Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), the government is offering drones…
PM Modi: ‘There is nothing beyond teachings of Guru Nanak Devji’………..
Gurdaspur farmer Gurvinder Singh Bajwa tells PM ‘Now farmers feel assured of support’,
2,380 high-yielding crop varieties introduced in 9 years due to climate change
Around 80% of the varieties are abiotic (climatic stress) and biotic (pest-resistant) stresses, helping farmers to adapt to climate challenges.
No impact on ethanol blending: Min. of Petroleum & Natural Gas
India is the world’s second-largest sugar producer and a major exporter, and it has been using more and more sugarcane crops to make ethanol.
Govt bans use of sugarcane for ethanol production
In October, the government further extended a curb on the export of all kinds of Sugar (raw sugar, white sugar, refined sugar, and organic sugar) beyond October 31, 2023.
Madhya Pradesh: 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals to drive Rural Development, Livelihood, Health
Madhya Pradesh: The SBI Foundation's Youth for India program celebrated the valediction of its 10th Batch at SBILD. The event marked the culmination of the 13-month Fellowship for 67 dedicated Fellows, who showcased their remarkable…
Leh apex body rejects land allotment policy, says against interests of locals
“The main objective is to create employment opportunities, improve living standards of the local population, and promote overall economic development of the region,” they said.
Mango exports up 19 pc to USD 47.98 million during April-August; US top destination
India has exported 2043.60 tonnes of mangoes to the US in the first five months of the current fiscal, an increase of 19 per cent over the same period last year, the commerce ministry said.
Government nod for Rs 22K cr fertiliser subsidy
Cabinet also approves inclusion of Rs 2,584 cr Jamrani Dam Project under PMKSY-AIBP
Some relief for beer makers as raw material prices ease, but long way to go: UB
Kingfisher, said it has seen some moderation in raw material prices and increase in sales, but the prices continue to remain volatile.
BJP leaders flag farmers’ issues in meeting with L-G
Over 16,500 farmers were deprived of alternative plots due to the cancellation of allotment of alternate plots by Delhi government, BJP said.
Veg thali costs go up 24 pc in August riding higher tomato prices
MUMBAI: Higher tomato prices pushed up the cost of vegetarian thali by 24 per cent in August compared to the year-ago period, according to a report.
The cost, however, eased marginally when compared to July, Crisil Market Intelligence…
Assam teacher Jahar Bhowmick has planted tens of thousands of trees
ASSAM: 'Plant trees to stay alive'...That is Jahar Bhowmick’s stated singular purpose, one that he upholds every day of his simple yet pioneering life. He believes that the prospect of human life is directly influenced by the number of…
Kerala’s Kattakkada turns into big Flower Pot; Ahead of Onam, barren lands turn flower farms
THIRUVANANATHAPURAM: With vibrant hues of orange and yellow and the fragrance of freshness in the air, the sprawling marigold farms here are a breathtaking visual treat for visitors in Kattakada.
It's hard to believe that these were once…
Kisan Call Centres to be revamped to sort out farm issues
The Ministry of Agriculture launched the call centres in 2004 to realise the potential of communication technology for development of agriculture.
Over 2.5 lakh J&K farmers to be trained in agri-skills
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday discussed the recommendations of Dr Mangla Rai Apex Committee Report, which aims to provide skill improvement and…
Brainstorming on Sustainable Management of Water and Sanitation at 55th IWWA Convention, Pune
Pune: Experts from across the country will brainstorm on various aspects of water management and sanitation like technology, development and planning at the '55th All India Annual Convention', a three-day event organized by the Indian Water…
