Odisha CM presents Rs 2.90 lakh crore budget for FY26, focuses on agri, irrigationOdisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented a Rs 2.90-lakh crore budget for FY'26, with a focus on agriculture, irrigation, and the ...
17 Feb, 2025, 06.15 PM IST
Foodgrain production in 2023-24 higher than previous year: Final estimatesThe country's foodgrain production for 2023-24 is estimated at a record 332.298 MT, surpassing the previous year's 329.687 MT. Despite drou...
25 Sep, 2024, 03.50 PM IST
Paddy sowing up 19 pc so far, arhar & urad acreage rises sharplyIn the 2024-25 kharif season, paddy increased by 19.35% to 59.99 lakh hectare. Pulses rose to 36.81 lakh hectare, notably arhar. Maize reac...
08 Jul, 2024, 08.16 PM IST
Foodgrain Output Estimated at 154 MT in Kharif Season FY24The Indian government has projected food grain production to reach 154.19 million tonnes during the kharif season and 155.12 million tonnes...
01 Mar, 2024, 01.01 AM IST
MoU signed to promote use of millets among Indian armed forcesIndia's Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement encouraging the use of millets among the armed forces, as well as ensuring that healthy...
13 Jul, 2023, 03.09 PM IST
Govt making efforts to boost production, consumption of millet: Narendra Singh TomarUnion Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said the government is making efforts to boost the production and consumption of ...
28 Apr, 2023, 10.56 PM IST
View: Tune in to millet sur mera tumharaJowar, bajra, ragi, etc, are already consumer brands products. Millet-based chips, cookies, noodles and other prepared foods have also gain...
09 Apr, 2023, 10.45 PM IST
India hosts roundtable on millets to strategise production and consumption globallyIndia held its first mega-global event Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference in Delhi to celebrate 2023 as the International Year of Mille...
19 Mar, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
Millets can help tackle challenges of food security: PM ModiNew Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said millets can help tackle challenges of food security as well as food h...
18 Mar, 2023, 05.32 PM IST
Bill Gates turns chef: Microsoft founder cooks millet khichdi with Union Minister Smriti IraniThe Microsoft founder was seen putting his culinary skills to test during his India trip.
03 Mar, 2023, 11.53 AM IST
Aadi Mahotsav 2023: What is the significance of the tribal festival being inaugurated by PM Modi in DelhiAadi Mahotsav 2023: This year, it will be held at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium from February 16–27. According to a press rele...
16 Feb, 2023, 04.06 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates "Aadi Mahotsav" to showcase tribal culture, pays tribute to freedom fighter Birsa MundaBirsa Munda, who belonged to the Munda tribe, was born on November 15 in 1875. During British rule in the late 19th century, he spearheaded...
16 Feb, 2023, 02.26 PM IST
Millet magic: Zerodha founder's love for 'healthier & tastier' ragi wins PM Modi's heartNithin Kamath said he adds finger millet to wheat flour and dosa batter at home.
16 Feb, 2023, 10.20 AM IST
Decoding food trends of 2023: Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor gives us a sneak peek into what will rule our plates and palate this yearWhat will the nation eat more of this year? Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares some insights.
08 Feb, 2023, 02.13 PM IST
Budget paved way for ease of living, says former Himachal CM ThakurThe Union Budget has paved the way for ease of living with opportunities, development and economic stability as focal points, Leader of Opp...
02 Feb, 2023, 04.19 PM IST
Say hello to millets, the 'mother of all grains' that FM Nirmala Sitharaman wants Indians to eatMillets are known for various benefits from controlling diabetes to keeping obesity at bay.
01 Feb, 2023, 12.28 PM IST
11 new entities seek membership of NCDEX forward segmentCorporates like RAM Foods and Shree Renuka Sugars have also applied for the membership, besides entities from Patna, Mumbai, Kolkata and De...
10 Nov, 2014, 06.00 PM IST