RURAL AWAAZ

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 →

India’s first CNG tractor launched

Govt claims annual saving of ₹1 lakh on fuel costs Staff Reporter Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today launched India’s first CNG tractor that can reportedly save over ₹1 lakh annually on fuel costs, according to the government. The new tractor introduced today has been converted to CNG from diesel. Union Minister Gadkari is the owns … Continue reading India’s first CNG tractor launched →

Centre releases over Rs 12,000 crore to States for providing grants to Rural Local Bodies

AMN / NEW DELHI The Department of Expenditure of Ministry of Finance has released an amount of over Rs 12,351 crore to 18 States for providing grants to the Rural Local Bodies. This amount is the 2nd instalment of basic grants released in this financial year. The grant has been released to 18 States which … Continue reading Centre releases over Rs 12,000 crore to States for providing grants to Rural Local Bodies →

PM Fasal Bima Yojana, PMFBY benefitted crores of farmers in five years: PM

Staff Reporter / NEW DELHI The Central Government’s flagship crop insurance scheme – the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has successfully completed 5 years of its operation. Congratulating all beneficiaries of the scheme on completion of its five years, the Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the scheme is an important initiative … Continue reading PM Fasal Bima Yojana, PMFBY benefitted crores of farmers in five years: PM →

India has done important work in the field of soil health: Javadekar

AMN Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has said India has done important work in the field of soil health and has shown the way to many countries. On the occasion of World Soil Day today, Mr Javadekar tweeted that there is a need for awareness of soil health all over the world, not only for good … Continue reading India has done important work in the field of soil health: Javadekar →

Odisha, UP, Assam gets award for fisheries on World Fisheries Day

Andalib Akhter / New Delhi Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Assam were awarded for best performance in fisheries by the government of India on the occasion of ‘World Fisheries Day’ today. Uttar Pradesh was awarded as best performing state in inland fisheries sector while Odisha got the award of the best Marine state and Assam amongst Hilly … Continue reading Odisha, UP, Assam gets award for fisheries on World Fisheries Day →

Govt to celebrate ‘World Fisheries Day’ on November 21

Staff Reporter / NEW DELHI The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India is celebrating the ‘World Fisheries Day’ on 21st November 2020. World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21st November every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the world. It started … Continue reading Govt to celebrate ‘World Fisheries Day’ on November 21 →

World Toilet Day being observed today

WEB DESK Today is World Toilet Day. This day is being observed to create awareness about sanitation and encourage people to use toilets. Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation of Ministry of Jal Shakti will celebrate ‘World Toilet Day’ under ‘Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen for promoting awareness on access to safe sanitation. On this occasion, Jal … Continue reading World Toilet Day being observed today →

Assam CM lays foundation stone of Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for Vegetables Protected Cultivation

WEB DESK Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today laid the foundation stone of Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for Vegetables Protected Cultivation near Guwahati in presence of Israeli Ambassador Dr. Ron Malka. The Rs. 10.33-crore project is expected to bolster the agricultural activities in the state by providing exposure to latest Israeli technologies. Expressing hope that … Continue reading Assam CM lays foundation stone of Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for Vegetables Protected Cultivation →

Over 90 LMT paddy procured from farmers so far: Govt

ONKAR SINGH Union government has said that Paddy procurement for Kharif Marketing Season-2020-21 is going on smoothly in the procuring states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said that over 90 Lakh Mertric Tonnes of paddy have been procured … Continue reading Over 90 LMT paddy procured from farmers so far: Govt →