The Government of India has partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance horticulture. A loan agreement of $98 million was signed recently, which is aimed at...
India has been a pioneer in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) since 2013. The Companies Act mandates CSR contributions, impacting social development. Over Rs 1.84 lakh crore has been...
The Agriculture department is initiating a pilot project under the NAWO-DHAN scheme. This project aims to enhance horticulture agribusiness. It targets land owners and cultivators who have shown...
Chow-chow, also known as chayote, is a vegetable that belongs to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is not easily available in markets but is a popular ingredient in...
The Indian government plans to establish 10 Clean Plant Centres to promote domestic production of crops like apples, almonds, grapes, avocados, and blueberries, which have seen an increase...
The Government of India is planning to create ten clean plant centres. These centres will focus on increasing fruit crop production. During the Union Budget 2023-24, the finance...
The Indian horticulture sector contributes 33% of the GVA of the country. The industry is labor intensive and therefore, a small push will increase employment opportunities exponentially. Today,...
The literacy rate in rural India is around 73.5%. Most Indian farmers lag knowledge about modern farming methods, organic farming, and effective principles of animal husbandry. To train...
Nagaland is celebrating the Orange Festival for two days. Nagaland Fruit Festival is being organized in the state to praise the hard work of orange growers. Revenue from...
The inaugural edition of the Naga Mircha festival was organized in Seiyhama village of Kohima district in Nagaland. Key facts The first-ever Naga Mircha (King Chilli) Festival 2022...
