Krishi Vigyan Kendras Current Affairs, GK & News
Krishi Vigyan Kendra: Door Delivery of fish Scheme
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra operating under Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has launched a door delivery scheme in Kerala. Under the scheme, it is providing door delivery of fishes to several households in Kochi city. Highlights The Door Delivery scheme has gained a good response in the Kochi city with average daily supply hitting 510 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Topics: farmer welfare • Fish • fisheries sector • Government Schemes • Kerala • Krishi Vigyan Kendras • WhatsApp
PM Modi launched National Artificial Insemination Programme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Artificial Insemination Programme at Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. He also launched a country wide workshop in all Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in all 687 Districts of country on vaccination, disease management, Artificial Insemination and Productivity. The National Artificial Insemination Programme was launched on sidelines with ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ Programme, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Animal husbandry • Krishi Vigyan Kendras • Mathura • National Artificial Insemination Programme • Prime Minister Narendra Modi • Startup Brand Challenge • Uttar Pradesh
PM Modi to launch National Animal Disease Control Programme
In one of the major efforts towards doubling farmers income and empowering farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) on 11 September 2019 from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. The NADCP aims towards eradicating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis in the livestock. Key Highlights During his visit ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Brucellosis • Female Bovine Calves • Foot-and-mouth disease • Krishi Vigyan Kendras • Mathura • National Animal Disease Control Programme • National Artificial Insemination Programme • Prime Minister Narendra Modi • Uttar Pradesh
Jal Shakti Abhiyan for Water Conservation launched
Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat recently launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan- a campaign for water conservation and water security in 1592 stressed blocks in 256 districts. About Jal Shakti Abhiyan It is a collaborative effort of various Union Ministries and State Governments, being coordinated by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS). Focus ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Communications Campaign • Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation • Jal Shakti Abhiyan • Krishi Vigyan Kendras • Union Jal Shakti Ministery • Water conservation • Water scarcity • Water security
Initiatives to reduce carbon emissions from Farming
Recognising the need to cut down on carbon emissions to tackle climate change, the government of India has taken the following steps to reduce the emissions from the farm sector: Crop diversification programme under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), National Food Security Mission (NFSM) and Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI). Increasing the area ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India • Integrated Farming System • Krishi Vigyan Kendras • National Bamboo Mission • National Food Security Mission • Neam Coating of Urea • Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana • Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana