Hi, NewsWrap for June 11, 2024

11-June-2024: MFOI Samridh Kisan Utsav, Chirag Paswan, PAU, UN Report, NITI Aayog Launches ICDK Water Innovation Challenge 4.0

11 June 2024

  • 'MFOI Samridh Kisan Utsav' Held at KVK Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh: Farmers Gain Insights into Latest Technology

    On June 11, 2024, Krishi Jagran organized the 'MFOI Samridh Kisan Utsav' at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Sambalpur, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh. Sponsored by Mahindra Tractors and supported by Action Construction Equipment Limited (ACE), the event revolved around the theme 'Maximizing Farmers' Income for a Prosperous Bharat.' This program was dedicated to enriching the agricultural community with the latest agricultural practices and innovations. Purnima Banpela, District Member of Dhamtari graced the event as Chief Guest. More than 200 farmers participated in this event and gained information about new technologies.

  • Chirag Paswan Assumes Charge as Union Minister for Food Processing Industries

    Chirag Paswan officially assumed his role as the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries today on June 10, 2024,  at Panchsheel Bhawan, New Delhi. The 41-year-old Member of Parliament from Hajipur, Bihar, was welcomed by Anita Praveen, Secretary of the Ministry, along with senior officials.

  • PAU Urges Farmers to Hold Off Paddy Transplantation Until June 20 to Conserve Water Amid Sinking Levels

    In a bid to combat the escalating crisis of sinking groundwater levels in Punjab, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has issued a stern warning to farmers, urging them to refrain from transplanting paddy before June 20.

  • Navigating the Rural Markets with Sudhir Sitapati, MD & CEO of GCPL

    India's rural landscape is evolving, presenting FMCG companies with a promising avenue for expansion. Recent data from the Reserve Bank of India highlights a significant increase in rural spending, particularly on non-food items, signaling a notable shift in consumer behavior. This change offers FMCG firms an unprecedented opportunity to extend their influence nationwide and tap into a growing market.

  • Only 8 of Top 20 Deforestation Nations Set Targets in NDCs: UN Report

    A new UN report released on June 10, 2024, underscores a critical gap in global efforts to combat deforestation, revealing that only a fraction of the top countries with the highest rates of tropical deforestation have included quantified targets for forest conservation in their national climate action plans.

  • NITI Aayog Launches ICDK Water Innovation Challenge 4.0 & SDG Entrepreneurs Handbook to Foster Innovation

    Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has launched two significant initiatives to boost innovation and sustainability in India: the 'AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0' and the fifth edition of the 'Innovations for You' handbook, which highlights the efforts of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) entrepreneurs across the country.

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