Hi, NewsWrap for January 16, 2024

16-January-2024: MFOI Samridh Kisan Utsav, International Crop-Science Exhibition 2024, ICAR-NIPB, Budget 2024 For Agriculture

16 January 2024

  • MFOI Samridh Kisan Utsav Commences in Chattisgarh's Bilaspur Focusing 'Maximizing Farmers' Income for a Prosperous Bharat'

    Krishi Jagran commences the MFOI Samridh Kisan Utsav in Bilaspur, Chattisgarh today. This one-day agricultural event has been organized with the primary objective of 'Maximizing Farmers' Income for a Prosperous Bharat'. The event promises a rich tapestry of insights, as experts are to share their knowledge on crucial topics such as 'Disease & Pest Management in Rice Crop', 'Innovation in Tractor Industry', 'Tractor Management', and 'Millets Farming'.

  • Dubai Gears Up for the Global Agricultural Confluence: International Crop-Science Exhibition 2024 to Unveil Cutting-Edge Insights

    In a groundbreaking convergence of agricultural visionaries and innovators, the Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) is all set to present the 19th edition of the International Crop-Science Exhibition in Dubai on February 8 and 9. With a celebrated legacy from 1997, this premier event promises to be a transformative catalyst for agricultural advancement and strategic collaboration.​

  • MNRE Urges DISCOMs to Ease Rooftop Solar Application Process to Boost Infrastructure

    In a bid to accelerate the adoption of grid-connected rooftop solar energy, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued directives to Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) on January 15, 2024, aimed at simplifying the implementation and application procedures. Under the revised guidelines, applicants will now only need to furnish electricity bills from the past six months along with a project completion report, a snapshot of the rooftop solar installation, and a consumer-vendor agreement.

  • ICAR-NIPB Celebrates Its 5th Foundation Day at IARI, New Delhi

    The ICAR - National Institute for Plant Biotechnology marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 5th Foundation Day at the B P Pal Auditorium, IARI Campus, New Delhi, on January 16, 2024. The event was graced by distinguished personalities from the agricultural and scientific sectors, adding prestige to the occasion.

  • Budget 2024 For Agriculture: Agrochemical Industry Seeks Budget Boost for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to unveil the Interim Budget 2024-2025 on February 1, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Parliament. While the major populace awaits potential changes in the tax slab, the agrochemical industry is aiming for increased budgetary support, aiming to align with the government's ambitious goals of 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. 

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16 January 2024

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