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From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
India no longer weak, has become powerful: Defence Minister Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh states India's global standing has improved significantly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He highlights ...
PM Modi, Italy PM Meloni plant Black Mulberry sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiativePrime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a black mulberry plant in Rome. This initiative promotes env...
Ahmedabad to Dholera in 48 minutes: High-Speed double line project to boost connectivityThe launch of a modern semi-fast rail link between Ahmedabad and Dholera is set to transform travel in Gujarat. With an investment of Rs 20...
Agriculture exports up 2.8 pc to USD 52.55 bn in 2025-26India's agriculture exports are set to reach USD 52.55 billion in 2025-26, a 2.8% increase. This growth is fueled by traditional strengths ...
NHAI to develop ‘Arogya Van’ on vacant land along NHsThe National Highways Authority of India will plant medicinal trees on vacant land along national highways. This initiative aims to boost b...
Assam tea estates face labour shortage as absenteeism tops 50%Tea estates face severe labor shortages and rising costs, impacting production and profitability. Despite a modest increase in Assam's tea ...
Coal, lignite PSUs to develop 19 new eco-parks; Rs 128 crore fund for green cover initiativePublic sector units in the coal and lignite sectors in India are planning to develop 19 new eco-parks and tourism sites in mining areas. An...
Green initiatives: South Eastern Coalfields Ltd to invest Rs 169 crore in MP, ChhattisgarhSouth Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) is set to plant 26 lakh saplings in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh at a cost of INR 168 crore as part ...
- Study of afforestation projects shows 70% flouted
A new study on more than 2,000 compensatory afforestation plantations across the country has found that 70% of the projects violated guidel...
Railways to plant 5 crore saplings on rail land before monsoonIndian Railway has firmed up an ambitious proposal to plant 5 crore saplings ahead of the onset of monsoon on land owned by it.
Govt allows 100% FDI in five plantation crops including coffeeThe government today allowed 100 per cent FDI in five plantation crops, mainly coffee, rubber, cardamom, palm oil tree and olive oil tree v...
Separate Plantation Ministry in brewingAt very preliminary stage of the whole process now, the policy makers are seriously contemplating the issues pertaining to need vs possibil...
Inter-ministerial group formed to draft National Employment PolicyVishnu Deo Sai also told the RS in a written reply that the web portal for labour law compliance will be launched this year.
- Eco ministry says its satellite tech use is optimal
According to the Union environment ministry, there are 6.5 million hectares of plantations outside the recorded forest area, which primaril...
- Committee recommends imposition of additional excise duty on tea
The committee appointed by the Union government to study the social cost of tea gardens suggested imposition of an additional excise duty o...
- Rubber Board seeks Rs 650 cr in 11th Plan
The Rubber Board has submitted a plan to the commerce ministry for integrated development of the rubber economy. The proposal, which envisa...
- IIPM to open centre in NE
Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM) will open a "separate centre" in the North East, Union Minister of State for Commerce and ...
- Special fund for plantations just a click away
After successfully launching a special purpose fund for tea plantation, the Union commerce ministry has come up with a proposal to float su...