Indian Agriculture

Restructuring of ICAR

May 6, 2023
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an important institution that has contributed immensely to the growth and development of Indian agriculture. To make it more efficient and effective, the government has constituted a high-level committee to restructure ICAR in ..

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Bihan Mela

May 1, 2023

Bihan Mela is a unique festival celebrated by the Kondh tribe in Odisha’s Nayagarh district since 2019. Literally meaning “seed festival,” it is a celebration of the indigenous crops and varieties grown by the farmers in the region. Participation in ..

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Restriction of Glyphosate

October 27, 2022

The Indian Government officially restricted the use of popular herbicide glyphosate. What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is an herbicide that is applied on the leaves to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses. It is a non-selective herbicide that can kill almost ..

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What is “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme?

October 18, 2022

The “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key facts The “One Nation, One Fertiliser” scheme or Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana was launched by the Central Government. This is the largest fertilizer ..

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PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022

October 15, 2022

The PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on October 17 in Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Key facts The 2-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan will witness the participation of more than 13,500 farmers ..

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What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

October 14, 2022

An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..

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