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04-September-2023: NSAI Addresses "Growth and Challenges of Indian Seed Industry", G20 Summit 2023, IIT Jodhpur, Swaraj Tractor, World Coconut Day

4 September 2023

  • NSAI Addresses "Growth and Challenges of Indian Seed Industry"

    The National Seed Association of India (NSAI) organized a Technical Session on “Growth and Challenges of the Indian Seed Industry” on September 4, 2023, in New Delhi. The event also witnessed the 17th Annual General Meeting of the NSAI to cultivate ideas, innovation, and collaboration to nurture a greener tomorrow."By emphasizing the importance of Amrit Kaal, the Government of India is planning to introduce a new seed policy that could be inclusive, where both private and public stakeholders can foster and farmers can make the best use of the relatively inexpensive quality seeds," said, Dr P K Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, GOI.

  • G20 Summit 2023: Delhi Invites World Leaders With Beautified, Enchanting Streets, And More

    Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, V K Saxena, and the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P K Mishra, were among the high-ranking government officials who toured significant locations connected to the forthcoming G20 Summit. Their objective was to assess the state of readiness for this massive event. Delhi has beautified its streets with around 675,000 flowering pots and greenery, while also improving designated venues to host important delegations. This enhancement has extended to key locations like Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Dhaula Kuan-IGI Airport Road, Palam Technical Area, India Gate C-Hexagon, Mandi House, Akbar Road roundabout, Delhi Gate, Rajghat, and the ITPO, where plants and decorative elements have been added for aesthetic appeal.

  • IIT Jodhpur Researchers Develop Novel Cold-Plasma Detergent in Environment (CODE) Device for Good Indoor Air Quality

    Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur researchers have developed a Novel Cold-plasma Detergent in Environment ‘CODE’ device for good Indoor Air Quality. The device has been tested extensively which deactivates more than 99.99% of harmful pathogens and provides quality indoor air. Air pollution is basically one of the top 5 risks causing chronic diseases according to the World Health Organization. We consume nearly 8 times as much air by volume as food and 4 times as much air as water. Indoor air often contains around 2-5 times more pollution as compared to outdoor air. Sick building syndrome is also a challenging issue nowadays. Besides these, airborne transmitted pathogen infection is a huge challenge in the current era. Almost every year we see a new bacteria or virus of influenza nature appearing and creating an epidemic or pandemic of diseases. Long living pathogens and small size aerosols are not effectively dealt with in the currently available indoor air purifiers.

  • Swaraj Unveiled New Tractor Range with Unmatched-Power, Reliability, Style: Know its Features, Pricing, Availability, and More

    Swaraj Tractors, a part of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, introduced a new range of tractors in the 40 to 50 HP category on Monday, September 04, 2023. This majestic new range portrays its steadfast dedication to advancing India’s agricultural mechanization and addressing the evolving needs of Indian farmers. This new range is primed to bolster the competitiveness of Swaraj's product portfolio and has been launched within India's rapidly expanding and dominant 40-50 HP tractor segment.

  • Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje Addresses 25th World Coconut Day at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod

    Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shobha Karandlaje, addressed the 25th World Coconut Day celebrations, organized by the Coconut Development Board in association with ICAR-CPCRI, Kasargod, on September 2, 2023. The minister emphasized the need to undertake coconut cultivation and processing as a commercial enterprise and target the export market to ensure remunerative returns to the smallholder farmers. During the celebrations, Minister, Shobha Karandlaje, asked the framers to make complete use of various developmental schemes introduced by the Government of India such as the Kisan Samman Yojana, PM Fasal Bheema Yojana, and Agricultural Infrastructure Fund to improve production, value addition, and export-oriented trade

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