Hi, NewsWrap for August 02, 2023

02-August-2023: National Seeds Corporation Ltd, Deepika Warrier, International Year of Millets, ICAR Restructuring Plan, National Mission for Clean Ganga

2 August 2023

  • National Seeds Corporation Ltd GM (Production) Dr Pankaj Kumar Tyagi, Director (Commercial) Dr Krushana Chandra Sahoo Visit Krishi Jagran Chaupal

    Dr. Krushana Chandra Sahoo Director (Commercial) and Dr Pankaj Kumar Tyagi GM (Productions) National Seeds Corporation Ltd (NSC), visited Krishi Jagran on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Before joining NSC, Dr. Sahoo served as the General Manager of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), a Navatana PSU under the Ministry of Steel.

  • Deepika Warrier, Marketing Maven, Embarks on New Journey with Bajaj Auto

    Deepika Warrier, a marketing maven known for her exceptional achievements, has embarked on an exciting new journey as she takes up the reins as the Head of Marketing at Bajaj Auto. After three impactful years at Diageo, where she spearheaded innovative marketing campaigns and fostered inclusion and sustainability, Warrier now sets her sights on transforming the future of mobility with Bajaj Auto.

  • The International Year of Millets: Know How it Casted Light on the Goodness of Shree Anna

    India's celebration of the International Year of Millets marks a significant milestone in the country's agricultural and nutritional landscape. With a growing awareness of the benefits of millets, India has become a key advocate for these ancient grains on the global stage. The United Nations' declaration of 2023 as the International Year of Millets, in response to India's call, has provided a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on these small-seeded grains and their potential to combat malnutrition, promote sustainable agriculture, and enhance food security.

  • ICAR Restructuring Plan: Government Calls for Panel to Recommend Changes

    The Indian government has taken a significant step to enhance the functioning of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) by forming a high-level committee. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar confirmed this decision in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The main objective of this committee is to propose measures for rationalizing and right-sizing the ICAR, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the organization. 

  • National Mission for Clean Ganga Gives Green Signal to 7 Projects Valued at Rs. 692 Crore

    The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) marked a significant milestone with the convening of its 50th Executive Committee (EC) meeting, presided over by DG, NMCG, G. Asok Kumar. During the meeting, a total of seven projects worth approximately Rs. 692 crore were given the green light, focused on enhancing sewage management in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

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