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Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
No, the Iran war won’t ground your European holiday flightA commentary on the US-Iran conflict says European summer flights are unlikely to face major disruptions for now, despite earlier fears ove...
India's knowledge repository 'systematically destroyed' by invaders: NITI Aayog memberIndia's ancient scientific knowledge was lost due to foreign invasions. NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das highlighted this at Delhi Universit...
India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?India’s Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to tackle falling yields, poor seed quality, and rising import dependence throu...
New Delhi asks Bengal to fast track central schemes after Mamata exitThe Centre has flagged West Bengal's failure to implement key central schemes for tribal welfare. Programs like PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA, launc...
Cabinet approves Rs 5,659 crore for five-year mission to increase cotton outputThe Indian government has launched a five-year mission to significantly increase cotton crop productivity. With an outlay of Rs 5,659.22 cr...
Union Agri Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures unwavering support to Bihar farmers to propel agricultural growthUnion agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured Bihar agriculture minister Mangal Pande of unwavering support for state farmers an...
India to become Aatmanirbhar in silk production in 2 years: Smriti IraniUnion minister Smriti Irani said that India's raw silk production increased 35 per cent in the last six years. Six years ago, 70 lakh peopl...
Uttar Pradesh budget gives boost to agriculture sectorIn view of doubling farmers' income by 2022, an outlay of Rs 100 crore has been proposed for Atma Nirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojana in ...
Agriculture & skill development ministries sign training pactThe government plans to conduct training programmes at 690 Krishi Vigyan Kendras aimed at intensifying the pace of skill development in agr...
Government asks private companies to invest in agri-extensionAgri-extension services focus on educating farmers about the application of scientific research and new knowledge of agri-practices.
Kerala village achieves cent per cent e-literacyA nearby village panchayat has been declared as the first e-literate panchayat, marking a milestone in Kerala's bid to become the first e-l...
Reducing digital divide vital: PM Manmohan SinghLauding Kerala's pioneering efforts in achieving total e-literacy, PM Manmohan Singh said reducing digital divide was vital to improve live...
PM Manmohan Singh to visit Kerala from tomorrowPrime Minister Manmohan Singh will arrive here tomorrow evening on a three-day visit of Kerala packed with engagements in the state capital...
- FDI in the interests of farmers: Sharad Pawar
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar asserted FDI in retail was in the interest of the farmers and the consumers across the country.
- Nabard to offer SMS-based weather and crop data
After private companies and state governments, it is now the turn of Nabard to offer SMS-based weather and crop advisory services.
- Green revolution required to meet foodgrain demand: President
President Pratibha Patil today underscored the need for another green revolution to meet the rising demands for foodgrains in the country.
- Drug developed by RSS body gets US patent
An anti-cancer drug extracted from cow urine and developed by an affiliate of the RSS has got a US patent for the third time for its anti-g...
25% less rainfall in country this year, says agri expertThe country has received 25 per cent less than normal rainfall so far this year, a senior agriculture scientist today said here.
- Agro-forestry models for different zones in 11th Plan
Sustainable agro-forestry models for different agro-climatic zones will be developed for the benefit of farmers in the 11th Plan, a senior ...