08-February-2023: India Ranks 1st in Global Milk Production, 2nd Edition of Utkal Krishi Mela, SUMO XS Launch, Harchand Singh Barsat, Garuda Aerospace
8 February 2023
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“India Ranks 1st, Contributes 24% of Global Milk Production”: Parshottam Rupala
Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, told the Lok Sabha on February 7 that India is the world's largest milk producer, accounting for 24% of global milk production in 2021-22. "According to production data from the Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database (FAOSTAT), India is the world's largest milk producer, accounting for 24% of global milk production in 2021-22," the minister said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
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2nd Utkal Krishi Mela Set to Begin in Odisha on February 21
Centurion University of Technical and Management is organizing a mega event called “2nd Utkal Krishi Mela 2023” in collaboration with Krishi Jagran on February 21st and February 22nd, 2023. This exhibition aims to provide an opportunity for participants to showcase their products, services, schemes, and latest technologies to potential consumers & farmers.
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Maschio Gaspardo India Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Pune, Launches New Product 'SUMO XS' at the Event
Maschio Gaspardo India celebrated its 10th Anniversary with industry experts, today. The event was hosted in Pune where esteemed guests like Alessio Riulini, Mirco Maschio from Maschio Gaspardo, Italy and Rohit Pawar were present. The event began with the National Anthem from India and Italy following lighting the lamp of inauguration with the distinguished. The chief guest of the event was Mirco Maschio, the son of Egidio Maschio, founder of Maschio Gaspardo.
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Harchand Singh Barsat, General Secretary of AAP Appointed as Chairman of Punjab Mandi Board
The Punjab government has appointed chairman of 6 boards and corporations and chiefs of 7 market committees. Harchand Singh Barsat, General Secretary of AAP, has been appointed as chairman of the Punjab Mandi Board and Rajvinder Kaur Thiara, women leader from Jalandhar, has been appointed as chairman of the Punjab State Container and Warehousing Corporation.
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Garuda Aerospace Drones to Support NDRF Rescue & Relief Operations in Earthquake-Hit Turkey
To help with the ongoing relief and rescue efforts in Turkey, which have left thousands dead and thousands missing, the NDRF has asked Garuda Aerospace to provide DGCA-approved drones for disaster management operations. Garuda Aerospace will use their Droni Drone for surveillance in the most affected areas to identify where victims may be trapped under rubble piles, as well as a modified -Kisan Drone to transport emergency medicines, supplies, and food to victims.
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8 February 2023
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Basmati Exports Increase as Iran, Saudi Arabia & UAE Account for 50% of India's Total Shipments
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Vice President to Attend 61st Convocation of ICAR-IARI on Feb 24
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Jharkhand Traders Body Plans to Start Indefinite Strike from February 15 Against Farm Bills
A body of traders in Jharkhand on February 8 decided to observe an indefinite strike…
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"World Needs Hydrocarbons," Says President of COP-28 Climate Change Summit
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Nine Products from J&K, Ladakh to Get GI Tag Soon
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are set to receive Geographical Indications (GI) Tag for nine…
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Caspian Equity Introduces LEAF Fund to Invest in Food & Agri Startups
Caspian Equity, a venture capital fund based in Hyderabad that invests in social impact startups,…
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PM Modi Launches 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol in 11 States/UTs to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Petrol containing 20% ethanol was rolled out on February 6, 2023, at selected petrol pumps…
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Agrivoltaic Project Set to Become New Zealand’s First Large-Scale Solar Farm
Genesis Energy, a subsidiary of the New Zealand government, and renewables developer FRV Australia have…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw to Launch ‘Digital Payments Utsav’ on February 9
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Communications, and Railways, will be the…
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“India Ranks 1st, Contributes 24% of Global Milk Production”: Parshottam Rupala
Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, told the Lok Sabha on…
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KVIC Chairman Distributes Margin Money Subsidy of Rs 100.55 cr in West Zone Under PMEGP Scheme
KVIC Chairman stated that the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Program is playing a critical role…
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Garuda Aerospace Drones to Support NDRF Rescue & Relief Operations in Earthquake-Hit Turkey
To help with the ongoing relief and rescue efforts in Turkey, which have left thousands…
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Mutual Fund SIP: Here’s How You Can Earn 50 Lakh in 10 Years
Investors have the opportunity to grow a sizeable sum through SIP for their mid-term investing…
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MSSRF & ICAR-NBFGR Come Together to Produce Carp Seeds in Portable Fish Hatchery
MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and the National Bureau of Fish Genetics Resources (ICAR-NBFGR) have…
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This New Government Scheme Allows Senior Citizens to Earn Up to Rs. 70,000 Annually!
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Recruitment 2023: Apply for Subject Matter Specialist & Earn Rs. 52000
Candidates who are interested for Subject Matter Specialist post will have to attend walk in…
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Health Benefits of Cantaloupe
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Harchand Singh Barsat, General Secretary of AAP Appointed as Chairman of Punjab Mandi Board
The Punjab government has appointed chairman of 6 boards and corporations and chiefs of 7…
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Holi 2023: IRCTC Launches 'Special Trains' for Passengers; Details Inside
Holi special train 2023: The central government has made a budgetary provision of 2.4 lakh…
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RBI Repo Rate Hiked Again; Now’s the Best Time to Invest in Fixed Deposits
The fact that banks would hike deposit rates is, in fact, good news for investors…
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Maschio Gaspardo India Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Mumbai, Launches New Product 'SUMO XS' at the Event
Maschio Gaspardo India celebrated its 10th Anniversary with industry experts, today in Pune. The event…
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2nd Utkal Krishi Mela Set to Begin in Odisha on February 21
Utkal Krishi Mela 2023 is being organized at Centurion University, Parlakhemundi, Gajapati, Odisha. Stay tuned…
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Does Organic Production Improve the Nutritional Value of Milk?
The popularity of organic dairy production has increased as Indian consumers have become more conscious…
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Bottle Gourd vs Bitter Gourd: Which is Healthy?
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CBSE Board Exams 2023: Class 10th, 12th Admit Cards Released; Check How to Download and Other Details
The nationwide Class 10, and 12 board examination will start on February 15, 2023. Exams…
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Link Your PAN with Aadhar Before March 31 to Avail These Benefits
Individual PANs that are not connected to Aadhaar will be deactivated after March 31. To…
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UK Govt Invests USD 18.5M in Kenyan Facility for Processing Irish & Sweet Potatoes
The UK government has begun work on a US$18.5 million production facility for Irish &…
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'Gates Ag One' Invests in Project to Create Self-Fertilizing Crops for African Farmers
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) programme has awarded a…
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USAID Launches Safe Fish Certification & Licensing Scheme to Regulate Fishing Sector in Ghana
As part of the programme, fish processors will adopt a code of conduct to comply…
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"Tourism Can Contribute to Economic Transformation & Rural Development": Union Minister at TWG G20 Meeting
Rural tourism should emphasise villages, the country's way of life, spiritual and cultural heritage, and…
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MoS Textiles Inaugurates 68th India International Garment Fair at India Export Mart in Greater Noida
The 68th India International Garment Fair (IIGF) was inaugurated February 7 at India Export Mart…
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"India Needs 15- Year Vision to Transform Itself Into Production & Export Hub for Non-Tractor Farm Machinery": NCAER Report
Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, released the National Council…
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Sarbananda Sonowal & Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Jointly Inaugurate Dept of Integrative Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
On February 7, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ayush, and Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister…
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NABARD CGM Inaugurates Telangana’s 1st Rural Haat in Chintakunta Village
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) opened its first Rural Haat in Chintakunta…
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Colombia Announces 4-Year Development Plan Worth USD 250 Bn
Colombia's development plan aims to reduce the proportion of the population living in extreme poverty…
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NABARD Plans to Issue Green Bonds to Raise Rs 30-50 Billion: Sources
Three bankers with awareness of the development told Reuters on Tuesday that the National Bank…
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BJD Demands Appropriate MSP on Paddy Procurement from Odisha
The Biju Janata Dal said on February 7 that the Centre must take steps to…
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"Develop a Framework for Restoring Land Resources," says IORA
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