CropLife India celebrates ‘Honey Bee Day’ amidst Pollination service through ‘Madhu Sandesh’ Project at KVK Baramati
Industry
August 19 is World Honey Bee Day and the main theme of celebrating WHBD is to save Indian honey bee.
Latest India Meteorological Department (IMD) data on Monsoon for several states are not encouraging and shows 4% deficit rainfall so far
According to Union Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, large number of youngsters are approaching the government to set up startups in north-eastern states under the ‘Startup India, Standup India,’ programme
Storage in Northern region during current year is better than last year and is also better than the average storage of last ten years in mid-August
News
In order to generate solar energy and conserve rainwater, ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur has installed a 105 kW Agri-voltaic system (AVS) at its farms in the campus.
In order to look into the better maintenance of rural roads in the State, Rural Development Department of Odisha has formulated an empowered committee.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to the proposal to complete the remaining works of the North Koel Reservoir Project in Jharkhand and Bihar at an
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to develop environment friendly farming practices to reduce stubble burning, a major cause of air pollution in the national capital during the autumn an
India's agricultural exports have declined to US$ 33.87 billion in 2016-17 from US$ 43.23 billion in 2013-14, replying to a question, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce and Industr
Agriculture
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August 19 is World Honey Bee Day and the main theme of celebrating WHBD is to save Indian honey bee.
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Latest India Meteorological Department (IMD) data on Monsoon for several states are not encouraging and shows 4% deficit rainfall so far
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Storage in Northern region during current year is better than last year and is also better than the average storage of last ten years in mid-August
The Department of Agriculture released the 4th Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2016-17. Foodgrains production is estimated at record 275.68 mn tonnes
The fund will be raised through issuance of Bonds by NABARD for implementation of 99 ongoing prioritised irrigation projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme
Policy
The Centre plans to roll out Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and appliances for All (UJALA) scheme at petroleum retail outlets in a phased manner
Economic Survey 2016-17 Volume 2 notices a rekindled optimism on structural reforms in Indian economy, however it expresses concern over farm sector and suggests reforms
According to an ASSOCHAM-EY Study, financial services ecosystem lags in terms of physical infrastructure and has failed to reach the poor. Over 19 % of the population are still unbanked
The products of the Village Industries sector were either taxed at the rate of 0-14.30% before-GST and post-GST the same products attracts tax at the rate of 12-28%
In a major push to competitive, cooperative federalism, NITI Aayog, today, announces partnership with three States each to transform their Health and Education sectors
Interviews
Dr. H. Shivanna, Vice-Chancellor, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru talks to Mohd Mustaquim about agricultural developments, challenges of climate change, water crisis and other related issues
Kartik Wahi, Founder of Claro Energy is an electrical engineer and a management professional. In an interview with BK Jha, he talks about challenges and prospects of solar pumps solutions
In an interview with BK Jha, Board Member of Agriculture Insurance Company and Professor IIM Bangalore Gopal Naik makes some suggestions to address the crop insurance issues
On the basis evidences gathered during his ' Kisan Mukti Yatras' Yogendra Yadav believes that Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) fails to address the problems and signals scam. In an interview with BK Jha, he spoke about the flaws of the Scheme.
Puneet Anand, Group Head - Marketing, Hyundai Motors India
International
Rural women and girls are key agents of change to free the world from hunger and extreme poverty, José Graziano da Silva, Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gabon, Pacome Moubelet-Boubeya invited India Inc.
