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August 21, 2023 12:48 PM

To give relief to consumers Centre starts selling onions also at subsidised rates, buffer enhanced

Already selling tomatoes on behalf of the central government at a subsidised rate, the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) is now going to sell onion from the government buffer stock at a subsidized rate of Rs. 25 per kg in the...

August 16, 2023 4:34 PM

Floods in China’s northeast raise concerns of crop diseases and infestation

On Wednesday, China warned that the recent floods in its grain-producing northeast region could worsen diseases and infestations. Due to this, Beijing has called on for more measures to protect its crop. The country's agricultural ministry has issued...

August 16, 2023 12:16 PM

Know how International Year of Millets has shed light on goodness of Shree Anna

India is embracing a remarkable agricultural milestone by celebrating the International Year of Millets, bringing attention to the nutritional and environmental benefits of these ancient grains. As part of the global initiative, the country is active...

August 16, 2023 11:39 AM

Amrit Udyan formerly known as Mughal Garden reopens for public

Amrit Udyan has reopened for the general public today. People can visit the iconic place for one month till September 17 except on Mondays. Amrit Udyan located within the Rashtrapati Bhavan, is one of the most famous parks and gardens in Delhi. Vi...

August 14, 2023 11:39 AM

Putting tomatoes back on plates, India to import the ‘red gold’ from Nepal

Hasn't it been so long since you last bought or ate tomato without thinking about its price? There is a possibility that this will no longer be the case. On Thursday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Parliament that the government has sta...

August 10, 2023 5:09 PM

15 eco-parks set up by Coal PSUs for mining tourism

Coal PSUs like BCCL,CCL, SECL, ECL etc. have established 15 Eco-parks during the last 5 years. Noteworthy thing is that no fund has been allocated by the Government for Eco-parks. These eco parks have been established by Coal/Lignite PSUs. Maintenanc...

August 14, 2023 11:49 AM

World Biofuel Day: Exploring India’s journey towards a greener path

"Biofuels are the future of energy in this nation and around the world." - Rod Blagojevich World Biofuel Day is commemorated on 10 August every year to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossi...

August 9, 2023 2:43 PM

Green India Mission has produced remarkable achievements

The National Mission for a Green India, popularly known as Green India Mission, is one of the eight Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which was formally launched on June 30th, 2008. In 2020-21, the Development Mon...

August 9, 2023 12:37 PM

World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan to empower farmers

The 'World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector' will be rolled out as a Pilot Project to revolutionise agricultural infrastructure and empower farmers. The plan focuses on creating godowns and other agricultural infrastructure at...

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