09-March-2024: Resistant Chilli Varieties, Millet Entrepreneur Earns Rs 2 Crore Per Year, Lakshay Dabas, Agricultural Credit Societies, Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowships

9 March 2024

• Role of Resistant Chilli Varieties in Mitigating Phytophthora Root Rot and Chilli Leaf Curl Virus

  India is the global leader in the production, consumption, and export of dry chilli, a vital component of its spice industry. Chilli is one of the most important spices integral to Indian cuisine. With approximately 400 different types of chillies cultivated across the country, the economic significance of chillies was evident, contributing over 130 billion Indian rupees in the fiscal year 2020. However, recent challenges have emerged, posing significant threats to chilli crop production and thereby impacting the nation's economy. The Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) has developed three hybrid chilli varieties that exhibit resistance to several diseases including phytophthora root rot (PRR) and leaf curl virus (LCV).

• Women’s Day Special: This Architect-Turned-Millet Entrepreneur Earns Rs 2 Crore Per Year

  Architect Shubhangi Singh’s life appeared fulfilling. She had a stable income and a successful career with clients across India and European nations. But something was amiss. She wanted something bigger. This realization fueled her spirit for entrepreneurship, leading her to establish a millet business in 2018.

• Lakshay Dabas Honored with Most Impactful Agri-Creator Award by PM Modi

  Prime Minister Modi presented the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on March 08 2024, marking a significant step in recognizing and celebrating the contributions of creative individuals towards positive societal change. The event also featured a brief interaction between the Prime Minister and the award recipients, wherein Modi commended their invaluable role in nation-building.

• Every Village to Have Agricultural Credit Societies by 2027, Says Amit Shah

  Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced on March 08, 2024, that the digitization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) has helped in numerous opportunities for their advancement. Emphasizing this, he stated that the government is committed to establishing PACS in every village by 2027.

• Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowships 2023-24 Announced: Opportunity for Agricultural Scholars, Know More

  Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has announced the commencement of applications for the Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowships (NS-ICARIFs) for the academic year 2023-24. This prestigious fellowship program targets both Indian nationals and overseas candidates possessing a Master’s degree in Agriculture and allied sciences. The primary objective of the fellowship is to support individuals pursuing a doctoral degree in agriculture and allied sciences, focusing on identified priority areas.