Hi, NewsWrap for August 12, 2023

12-August-2023: T.R Kesavan, Flipkart, Asrar Ahmed, Soil Health Card Scheme, Tomato Grand Challenge 2023

12 August 2023

  • T.R Kesavan: Pioneering Agriculturist Appointed as Chancellor's Nominee for Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

    In an important announcement that will significantly impact agricultural education and research, Dr C V Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal, has appointed TR Kesavan as the Chancellor's Nominee for the Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya. Kesavan, the Group President at Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd, is highly respected and brings extensive expertise. His visionary approach is expected to drive progress and innovation in the agriculture industry.

  • Flipkart Commemorates The Success Of Its Msmes & Artisan Focused Initiatives And Samarth Program That Has Positively Impacted Over 15 Lakh Livelihoods

    Flipkart, India's prominent e-commerce platform, celebrated its initiatives aimed at assisting MSMEs, artisans, and weavers, including the Flipkart Samarth program. This program focuses on enhancing socio-economic progress, especially for women, rural entrepreneurs, differently-abled individuals, artisans, and weavers across the country. Flipkart's commitment to preserving traditional arts is evident through this endeavor.

  • Asrar Ahmed from Pilibhit Left His Career in Advocacy And Become The Mango Marvel

    In the Tehsil Amaria area of Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, a farmer embarked on farming after a career in advocacy and pioneered numerous varieties of mangoes. Asrar Ahmed, hailing from Pilibhit, transitioned to agriculture while nurturing his profound reverence for nature and mangoes. His relentless dedication led to the development of distinct mango varieties, including one that he named after his wife—a delectable and visually appealing marvel.

  • Technological Interventions In Soil Health Card Scheme Says, Narendra Singh Tomar

    The Soil Health Cards (SHCs) Scheme, initiated in the fiscal year 2014-15, introduced an extensive endeavor involving soil sampling, analysis, and creation of Soil Health Cards. This initiative aimed to aid State Governments in distributing soil health cards to all farmers across the nation. These cards furnish farmers with information about their soil's nutrient composition, along with recommendations for applying the appropriate amount of nutrients to enhance soil health and fertility.

  • Tomato Grand Challenge 2023: Revolutionizing Tomato Industry, Innovators to Tackle Post-Harvest Losses

    In an unprecedented effort to revolutionize the tomato industry, the Ministry of Education and the Department of Consumer Affairs have introduced the highly anticipated Tomato Grand Challenge 2023. This nationwide hackathon aims to gather innovative concepts and state-of-the-art technologies to effectively deal with the urgent issue of post-harvest losses, while also transforming how tomatoes are processed, stored, and utilized.

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