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Topic: Indian Agriculture

Restructuring of ICAR

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...

May 6, 2023

Bihan Mela

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...

May 1, 2023

Restriction of Glyphosate

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...

October 27, 2022

What is “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme?

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...

October 18, 2022

PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 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...

October 15, 2022

What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

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...

October 14, 2022

IARI Basmati Varieties

The IARI has organized Kisan Sampark Yatra from September 27 to 29 this year to get feedback on the 3 new varieties of IARI Basmati varieties. Key facts...

October 3, 2022

KRITAGYA 3.0

KRITAGYA 3.0 was launched by ICAR to promote “speed breeding” for crop improvement. Key facts The Indian Council of Agricultural Research along with its National Agricultural Higher Education...

September 17, 2022

ICAR and NABARD sign MoU to develop Climate Resilient Technologies for farmers

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and National Board of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed Memorandum of Understanding on December 13, 2019. The agreement was signed...

December 14, 2019

GoI conducts first ever National Agro Chemicals Congress in New Delhi

The National Agro Chemical Congress was conducted for four days in New Delhi. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare hosted the event. It was the first of...

November 17, 2019

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