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India can lead the world with strength of farmers & scientists: Tomar

By Sudhir Kumar Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that India has made great achievements in the field of food grains. He said the country’s farmers and scientists have so much power that if India competes in the world, the country can be number one in almost all commodities. Mr Tomar said this … Continue reading India can lead the world with strength of farmers & scientists: Tomar →

Over 4 cr trained under PM Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan Scheme so far

AMN / NEW DELHI The Government today said that approximately five crore beneficiaries have been enrolled and more than four crore have been trained under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan Scheme till the 2nd of August. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for women and Child Development Smriti Irani … Continue reading Over 4 cr trained under PM Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan Scheme so far →

India expands mango export to newer countries

AMN / WEB DESK Despite logistical challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic, India has expanded its footprint of mango exports to newer countries this season. In a major initiative which would boost mango export potential from the eastern region especially to middle east countries, a consignment of Geographical Identification certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda … Continue reading India expands mango export to newer countries →

People should focus on rainwater harvesting amid ongoing monsoon: PM

AMN The Prime Minister said he considers water conservation as a form of service to the country. He specially mentioned Satchidanand Bharti of Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand. Mr Bharti is a teacher and has imparted very good education to the people through his deeds. Due to his hard work, the huge water crisis in the … Continue reading People should focus on rainwater harvesting amid ongoing monsoon: PM →

India ready for Self Sufficiency in Pulses and Oilseeds

Staff Reporter New, Delhi Union government in collaboration with states has been implementing various activities to enhance production and productivity of pulses and oilseeds under the National Food Security Mission. From the year 2014-15, there has been a renewed focus on increasing the production of pulses and oilseeds. The efforts have yielded good results. Oilseeds … Continue reading India ready for Self Sufficiency in Pulses and Oilseeds →

Tomar launches project of honey testing laboratory at IARI, Pusa

production of honey increasing in the country and its export is also going up Staff Reporter/New Delhi On the occasion of World Bee Day Union, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today launched the project of setting up of a honey testing laboratory at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi. On this occasion, Mr … Continue reading Tomar launches project of honey testing laboratory at IARI, Pusa →

COVID-19: Govt issues advisory for Panchayats

BY SUDHIR KUMAR Union Panchayati Raj Ministry has asked Panchayats to undertake an intensive communication campaign for the awareness of rural communities on the nature of the COVID infection and preventive and mitigation measures. The advisory asked people to provide suitable facilities with necessary protective equipment like finger oximeters, N-95 masks, infrared thermal scanning instruments … Continue reading COVID-19: Govt issues advisory for Panchayats →

JJM: Over 4.17 crore rural households have been provided with new tap water connection

AMN / NEW DELHI The Government has said that more than 4.17 crore rural households have been provided with new tap water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced this mission on 15th August, 2019, which aims to provide tap water connections to every rural household in the country by 2024. … Continue reading JJM: Over 4.17 crore rural households have been provided with new tap water connection →

Govt committed to provide quality water to every rural household: Shekhawat

Jal Jeevan Mission Staff Reporter Union minister for Jal Shakti (water) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that the government is committed to provide quality water supply to every rural household by the year 2024. He said, three crore 80 lakh rural families have been provided tap water connection since the launch of the Jal Jeevan … Continue reading Govt committed to provide quality water to every rural household: Shekhawat →

India of 21st century needs post-harvest revolution: PM

Staff Reporter Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India of 21st century needs post-harvest or food processing revolution and value addition amid increasing agriculture production. He said, it would have been good for the country if it was done 2 to 3 decades back. Speaking at a webinar on the steps taken for Agriculture … Continue reading India of 21st century needs post-harvest revolution: PM →