Hi, NewsWrap for November 04, 2023

04-November-2023: UP State Mega Expo 2023, Saffron Crop Decline Puts Officials Under Pressure, Global Bio-Manufacturing Hub, 2nd World Local Production Forum

4 November 2023

  • UP State Mega Expo 2023: A Grand Showcase of India's Finest Silks and Artistry

    The much-anticipated UP State Mega Expo 2023 kicked off on Friday at the Indira Gandhi Institute in Gomti Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. This remarkable event brings together a diverse array of silk varieties from all corners of India under one roof. Running from November 3 to November 11, the Mega Expo plays host to artisans specializing in silk, khadi, handloom fabrics, as well as clay sculptures and artefacts from across the nation.

  • Saffron Crop Decline Puts Officials Under Pressure During Jashn-e-Zaffran

    During the Jashn-e-Zaffran festival at the India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) in Dussu, Pampore, senior officials faced the frustration of saffron farmers. The festival aimed to promote agro-tourism and agro-industry. As officials began their speeches, some farmers stood up and voiced their concerns about the government's apparent indifference to saffron cultivation.

  • India Aims to Become a Top 5 Global Bio-Manufacturing Hub by 2025, Says Dr Jitendra Singh

    India is on track to becoming one of the world's top five global bio-manufacturing hubs by 2025, according to Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space. Dr. Singh's announcement came during the launch of the website for ‘Global Bio-India- 2023,’ a significant international event on biotechnology set to take place from December 4 to 6, 2023, at Pragati Maidan.

  • Govt Launches Onion Disposal Drive at Rs. 25 per kg through NCCF, NAFED, Kendriya Bhandar & State Cooperatives

    In a bid to shield consumers from soaring onion prices attributed to the delay in the arrival of the Kharif crop, the Indian Government has initiated an aggressive retail sale of onions from its buffer stock. These onions will be made available to consumers at the subsidized price of Rs. 25 per kg. This latest move is part of a series of measures put in place to ensure the availability and affordability of onions for domestic consumers.

  • Indian Delegation Heads to Netherlands for 2nd World Local Production Forum

    A high-level Indian delegation, led by Bhagwant Khuba, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, is set to depart for the Netherlands to participate in the 2nd World Local Production Forum (WLPF) from November 6 to 8, 2023. The event, organized at The Hague, will serve as a platform for international collaboration and discussion on vital issues related to global health and pharmaceuticals.

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