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India gears up to adopt National Plan of Action for Conservation of SharksÂ
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
India is poised to adopt the National Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA). A consultative meeting held here on Monday gathered crucial feedback from stakeholders, including scientists, conservationists, government officials, and environmentalists, paving the way for the plan's implementation.
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Paddy straw management workshop identifies strategies for zero stubble burning
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, in collaboration with the state of Punjab and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organized a workshop on 'Paddy Straw Management and Action Plans' to address the issue of stubble burning. The event saw the participation of senior government officials, stakeholders, farmers, and representatives from various organizations.
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Centre urges state governments to monitor Tur, Urad prices and crack down on stock violations
15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
The Central government has directed state governments to maintain continuous monitoring of Tur and Urad prices and take strict action against any violations of stock limits. In a meeting chaired by Smt. Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, officials from State Food and Civil Supplies Departments, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), and State Warehousing Corporations (SWCs) gathered to review the stock disclosure of Tur and Urad.
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FPOs to play key role in making India millet hub of the world
21-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
As part of the ongoing âFood, Agriculture and Livelihoodâ fortnight, the India Pavilion at EXPO2020 hosted a seminar â âIndia: Millets production and upscaling value chainâ on Friday. Senior government officials and sector experts deliberated on opportunities for Indian industry players producing and processing millets, to enhance the export potential of the country during the session.
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APEDA collaborates with Ladakh officials to boost farmersâ income via unique agricultural produce
23-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
To give a boost to exports of agricultural produce from Ladakh, which would enhance farmersâ as well as entrepreneursâ income, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with officials of the horticulture, agriculture, commerce, and industry departments of Union Territory and Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) are working out a comprehensive plan of actions.
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To make Goa self sufficient in agriculture, state announces Brand Goa venture
03-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Goa Chief Minister, Dr Promod Sawant conducted a series of meetings with ICAR-CCARI and officials of State Government to prepare a roadmap for execution of strategies for improving production, productivity, value chain, mechanisation in agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries sector of Goa State.
