Hi, NewsWrap for February 12, 2024

12-February-2024: MFOI VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra, India Hemp Expo 2024, Odisha FPO Conclave, Rozgar Mela

12 February 2024

  • MFOI VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra Reaches Kinnow Farms in Punjab's Fazilka District

    As the sun rose on Saturday morning, the team Krishi Jagran made its way to Sher Mohammad FPO at Sher Mohammad village in Fazilka, which was the next destination of MFOI, VVIF, Kisan Bharat Yatra, where they engaged in insightful discussions with Manjeet Singh, the Director of Sher Mohammad FPO, addressing various agricultural concerns. Amidst the roadshow, the Krishi Jagran team had the privilege of meeting Gurpreet Singh, the winner of MFOI 2023, at Patti Sadiq, Abohar, adding a layer of inspiration to their journey.

  • India Hemp Expo 2024: Set to Transform the Hemp Landscape in Southern India

    Scheduled to happen at the Manpho Convention Centre, Manayata Tech Park in Bengaluru from February 24 to 25, 2024, the India Hemp Expo 2024 aims to propel the hemp industry forward by bringing together professionals and industrialists who share a keen interest in this rapidly growing sector. Krishi Jagran is the official media part of the event.

  • Odisha FPO Conclave 2024: 34 Agribusiness Companies Sign MoUs to Strengthen FPO Ecosystem in Odisha

    The Odisha FPO Conclave 2024 witnessed a significant stride towards fortifying the market ecosystem for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in the region. With the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 34 Agribusiness Companies, the event aimed to bolster marketing assistance crucial for the FPOs in Odisha. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment in Odisha collaborated with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to initiate a transformative journey for FPOs. The partnership intends to enhance market access, align with governmental initiatives, and introduce a Digital Governance framework to evaluate FPO performance effectively.

  • Bharat Ratna Dr MS Swaminathan- The Man Who Saved India From the Wrath of Food Insecurity

    Bharat Ratna Dr Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan could have become a surgeon and led a convenient life, but he chose agriculture and joined the nation’s stride to become self-sufficient in food grains. He chose to pursue agriculture, dedicating his life to revolutionizing farming practices in India. Dr MS Swaminathan was born in 1925 to MK Sambasivan, a surgeon, and Parvati Thangammal in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. A gem of India, with a very good pedigree including having being an alumnus of the University of Madras and the University of Cambridge.

  • Rozgar Mela: PM Modi Distributes Over 1 Lakh Appointment Letters and Inaugurates Karmayogi Bhavan Phase I

    PM Modi distributed more than 1 lakh appointment letters to newly recruited individuals in Rozgar Mela via video conferencing today in a significant gesture aimed at increasing job prospects and improving openness in government recruiting processes. The event, marked by the laying of the foundation stone for Phase I of the Integrated Complex ‘Karmayogi Bhavan’ in New Delhi, underscores the government's commitment to fostering collaboration and synergy among various facets of Mission Karmayogi.

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12 February 2024

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