Hi, NewsWrap for October 09, 2023

09-October-2023: Shakti Pumps Transforms 'Aanadata' into 'Urja data', Himachal Pradesh, Aditya-L1, Solar Dryer for Crops & Open Sea Cage Fish Farming

9 October 2023

  • Shakti Pumps Transforms 'Aanadata' into 'Urja data' with PM-KUSUM Component-C

    Shakti Pumps, an Indian solar pumping company, received Rs 149.71 Cr order from Ajmer Viduyt Vitran Nigam Limited under PM-KUSUM Component-C on October 9, 2023, showcasing India's commitment to solar energy and sustainable agriculture. The project involves replacing inefficient electric pump sets with energy-efficient BLDC Solar Pump sets, powered by solar energy. Surplus electricity can be sent back to the grid. This initiative will greatly benefit Indian farmers by improving irrigation, reducing reliance on traditional energy, and enabling income through surplus power sales to Discoms. Dinesh Patidar, Chairman of Shakti Pumps, supports this initiative, highlighting how it transforms farmers into energy providers.

  • Himachal Pradesh Governor Delivers Special Lecture on 'Amrit Kaal ka Bharat' at EDII

    Shiv Pratap Shukla, Himachal Pradesh Governor, delivered a lecture on 'Amrit Kaal Ka Bharat' at EDII in Ahmedabad on October 8, in partnership with the India Think Council. Attendees included Dr. Sunil Shukla, Dr. Milind Kamble, and Saurabh Pandey. In his lecture on 'Amrit Kaal Ka Bharat,' Shiv Pratap Shukla highlighted India's role as an innovative hub and praised the government's initiatives in fiscal and tax reforms, education, and inclusive growth. He lauded public participation in nation-building, referring to it as 'Amrit Kaal.' Shukla emphasized entrepreneurship as vital for a thriving economy, embodying innovation, risk-taking, and the drive to create value. He expressed hope that 'Amrit Kaal' would empower youth, women, artisans, and citizens through skill development, modern digital techniques, and global market access, fostering progress and inclusivity in India's growth journey.

  • To Strengthen India's Goat Value Chain and Empower Farmer Communities, Heifer India and CIRG Join Forces

    In a groundbreaking development, Heifer India and the ICAR - Central Institute for Research on Goats (CIRG), India's leading government institute focusing on goat farming, have officially formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 6 at the Institute at Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura. This strategic alliance marks a significant leap forward in revolutionizing India's goat value chain and uplifting the livelihoods of rural farmer communities. This MoU is a culmination of several rounds of online discussions between experts of the two organizations.

  • 'India’s Aditya-L1 Performs a 16-second Trajectory Correction Maneuver As It Moves Closer to Sun,' Says ISRO

    The Aditya-L1 spacecraft accomplished a 16-second Trajectory Correction Maneuver (TCM) with success on October 6, 2023. This maneuver, verified by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), followed the Trans-Lagrangean Point 1 Insertion (TLII) maneuver on September 19, which necessitated alterations to its trajectory. The TCM was vital for Aditya-L1's journey to a Halo orbit around L1. ISRO confirmed its good health and progress. Aditya-L1 completed four Earth maneuvers, including the crucial TLII maneuver that freed it from Earth's gravity. It also started its scientific mission, collecting data with the STEPS instrument, offering insights into particle behaviour near Earth.

  • Solar Dryer for Crops and Open Sea Cage Fish Farming Inaugurated

    R. Sankar Narayanan, the Chief General Manager of NABARD, inaugurated a solar dryer in Sinnur near Vilaathikulam, benefiting rain-fed farmers engaged in the cultivation of chili and various horticultural crops. This solar dryer covers an area of 400 square feet and was constructed at a cost of ₹3.05 lakh. It serves the crucial purpose of efficiently drying chili without contamination from dust and sand. The funding for this project was provided by NABARD through its Sinnur watershed restoration program, which had a total budget of approximately ₹1.73 crore. Narayanan emphasized that NABARD's primary focus is on funding development and restoration programs in regions grappling with severe water scarcity.

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