Hi, NewsWrap for July 10, 2023

10-July-2023: National Fish Farmers Day, Jayakwadi Dam, ICAR-CIBA, Namami Gange’s Webinar Series

10 July 2023

  • National Fish Farmers Day Meet-2023 Celebrated Today at Mahabalipuram

    Mahabalipuram witnessed a momentous occasion today as Parshottam Rupala, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, along with other esteemed dignitaries, inaugurated the Exhibition on Fisheries Startups. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, and Dr. L Murugan, the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, were also present at the event. The exhibition showcased 12 exceptional startups from across the country, highlighting the best among fisheries innovators. This exhibition served as part of the National Fish Farmer Day Meet 2023.

  • Jayakwadi Dam Water Stock Plunges Below 33% in Maharashtra; Agriculture Supply Stopped

    In response to a significant decrease in water storage, officials have announced the suspension of water discharge for agricultural purposes from the Jayakwadi Dam in Paithan, Maharashtra's Aurangabad district. The dam's storage level has plummeted to a critical 26.93 percent of its total capacity. Consequently, the remaining water stock will be allocated solely for drinking water supply, according to an official statement released on Monday. The Jayakwadi Dam plays a vital role in providing water to Aurangabad, Jalna, and the surrounding areas for both drinking and industrial purposes. It typically supplies 0.29 million cubic metres (MCM) of water each day.

  • ICAR-CIBA Scientists Decode New Shrimp Variety for Lucrative Export Market

    Aquaculture scientists in India have achieved a significant breakthrough by decoding the genome of an indigenous variety of white shrimp known as P. indicus. This achievement is expected to not only make India self-reliant but also boost the country's export income, particularly in the seafood sector. India's seafood exports are currently estimated at a substantial Rs42,000 crore. The aquaculture industry heavily relies on an imported species of Pacific white shrimp called Vannamei, which has been genetically improved over the years. Vannamei is the dominant species used globally for shrimp exports. In fact, farmed shrimp contributes to approximately 70% of India's seafood export market.

  • Agricultural Cargo from Varanasi Airport Surges by 420%

    The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is keen on expanding the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi at the earliest. C.B. Singh, Deputy General Manager of APEDA, highlighted the increasing movement of perishable cargo from this airport. In the 2022-23 financial year, Varanasi airport handled 561 metric tons of perishable cargo, marking a significant growth of 420% in exports of fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals from eastern Uttar Pradesh (UP).

  • Namami Gange’s Webinar Series 'Igniting Young Minds: Rejuvenating Rivers’ Goes Global

    National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has expanded its webinar series 'Igniting Young Minds: Rejuvenating Rivers' to a global audience. The 13th edition of the webinar, now called 'Igniting Young Minds: A Global Campaign,' took place virtually on July 8, 2023, in collaboration with APAC News Network. The objective of the webinar was to encourage young water sustainers to become tomorrow's global sustainability leaders by focusing on the theme of water conservation. The session emphasized the urgent need for rainwater conservation, collaboration with universities, and community engagement to ensure sustainable water management and river rejuvenation.

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