Hi, NewsWrap for February 11, 2023

11-February-2023: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Indian Rice Congress, Agri Exports Grow, UPGIS-2023, Artificial Insemination

11 February 2023

  • PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: Government Removes Ineligible Farmers from the List

    The Centre on Friday said as there were many duplicate entries in the list of PM Kisan beneficiaries, they had to be removed. The statement comes after strong opposition from farmers as well as Opposition leaders over reduction in the flagship scheme. The government clarified that every eligible beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi will continue to get benefits of the scheme and hence virtually there is no cut in the budget.

     

  • President Droupadi Murmu Calls for Balancing Rice Conservation at 2nd Indian Rice Congress

    President Murmu addressed the 2nd Indian Rice Congress at the National Rice Research Institute in Cuttack and spoke about the importance of rice as a food source, especially in Asia, where it feeds more people than any other food grain. President Droupadi Murmu recently addressed the 2nd Indian Rice Congress at the National Rice Research Institute in Cuttack, where she emphasized the importance of finding a middle path between preserving and conserving traditional varieties of rice and maintaining ecological balance.

     

  • Agri Exports Grow By 12.6% in First 3 Quarters to Reach Record USD 20 Billion

    According to the latest data, agricultural produce exports through the APEDA reached a record $20 billion in the first three quarters of the current fiscal year, representing a 12.6% increase year on year, driven by higher global commodity prices and the farm sector's resilience. According to the latest data from the APEDA, exports of pulses increased by 92% and fresh vegetables increased by 25%, while, exports of basmati rice increased by 16% in value terms, owing primarily to demand from the US, UAE, and China.

     

  • UPGIS-2023: Tata, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance to Invest Over Rs 1 lakh crore in Uttar Pradesh

    Over the next four years, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani will invest Rs 75,000 crore in rolling out 5G mobile telephony services, expanding retail networks, and establishing renewable energy capacity. Similarly, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla stated that his company has committed Rs 25,000 crore in investment in the state across its various businesses including cement, metals, chemicals, financial services, and renewable energy.

     

  • J&K Govt Launches HADP to Boost Dairy Industry With Special Focus on Artificial Insemination

    With the recent launch of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), the Jammu & Kashmir Government has taken a significant step towards boosting agriculture and allied sectors. The HADP is a comprehensive programme aimed at addressing various challenges faced by the agriculture and allied sectors in J&K, including the dairy industry, as well as providing ample employment opportunities for the local population.

     

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