Hi, NewsWrap for June 16, 2023

16-June-2023: Ex CJI P. Sathasivam at KJ Chaupal, MoFPI Hosts Roundtable with Heads of Foreign Missions, Cyclone Biparjoy, Insecticides (India) Limited

16 June 2023

  • MoFPI Hosts Roundtable with Heads of Foreign Missions to Discuss Global Participation in World Food India-2023

    The Ministry of Food Processing Industries organized a significant roundtable discussion with the Heads of Foreign Missions in India, aiming to encourage overseas participation in the highly anticipated World Food India (WFI) 2023. The event took place at the prestigious Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. The second edition of the esteemed 'World Food India 2023' is scheduled to be held from November 3 to 5, 2023, at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. This international platform seeks to showcase India's thriving food processing sector while also fostering collaborations and attracting investments from global stakeholders. 

  • 'Minimum Support Price, No Awareness, Subsidy at Machinery, Problems of Farmers' Raised by Ex CJI P. Sathasivam at KJ Chaupal

    The 40th Chief Justice of India and the former Governor of Kerala, Justice P. Sathasivam, graced Krishi Jagran’s KJ Chaupal meeting as a chief guest. MC Dominic, the visionary behind this Agri media house, commended Justice Sathasivam for his remarkable contributions to the agricultural sector, emphasizing his deep-rooted connection to the farming community. “He is a guide, inspiration, and an icon for the agriculture industry,” Mr Dominic said.

  • KRRS Launches ‘Raitha Satyagraha’ Demanding Repeal of Anti-Farmer Laws

    Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS), a prominent farmers' organization in Karnataka, conducted a peaceful protest known as "raitha satyagraha" across the state on Thursday. The objective of the demonstration was to urge the government to repeal what the farmers' group referred to as anti-farmer laws, namely the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, anti-cow slaughter law, and APMC Act.

  • Cyclone Biparjoy: Chaos in Gujarat, 22 Injured, Hundreds of Villages Without Electricity

    Cyclone Biparjoy wreaked havoc in the coastal regions of Gujarat, leaving a trail of destruction and impacting the lives of thousands of people. With its powerful winds and heavy rainfall, the cyclone uprooted trees, caused power outages, and led to several injuries. Here are ten updates on the situation:

  • Insecticides (India) Limited Launches Engaging Campaign with New Anthem for Tractor Brand, Strengthening Farmer Connections

    Insecticides (India) Limited, one of India's premier crop protection companies has launched an anthem for its revolutionary umbrella brand “Tractor Brand”. The anthem, which also features the brand's ambassador and Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, covers several leading IIL products under the Tractor Brand, including Shinwa, Mission, Izuki, Hercules and Sofia. This comes as the company continues to seek more innovative ways to connect to farmers across India and beyond.

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