Hi, NewsWrap for May 16, 2023

16-May- 2023: Brazilian Diplomats Grace KJ Chaupal, MIT-World Peace University, Herbicide-Tolerant Nature of GM Mustard, Soilless Rooftop Organic Farming, India's Wholesale Prices

16 May 2023

  • Brazilian Diplomats Grace KJ Chaupal, Highlight Collaborative Initiatives and Cultural Bonds

    KJ Chaupal was graced by two distinguished diplomats from the Embassy of Brazil, who added a touch of prestige to the event. Among the esteemed guests present were individuals who had left a significant impact on their countries and the world. The Brazilian diplomats, Angelo de Queiroz Mauricio, Agricultural Attaché at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil, and Frank Márcio de Oliveira, Intelligence Attaché at the Embassy of Brazil, were the honored chief guests at KJ Chaupal. They visited Krishi Jagran and gave an insightful discussion on the latest trends and innovations in the agricultural sector.

  • MIT-World Peace University Pioneers Asia's 1st Subsea Research Lab to Revolutionize Energy Sector

    MIT-World Peace University, a renowned institution in India with a distinguished history spanning over 40 years, has established the Centre for Subsea Engineering Research (CSER), the first Subsea Research Lab in Asia. The Department of Petroleum Engineering (PE) at MIT-WPU, a pioneering institution in the energy field and the second-oldest school offering Petroleum Engineering education in India, spearheaded the development of this state-of-the-art laboratory. In collaboration with Aker Solutions, this ground-breaking initiative presents a functional prototype of deep-water offshore petroleum operations, revolutionizing the training of future professionals in the energy sector.

  • Coalition of GM-Free India Accuses Govt of Misleading SC on Herbicide-Tolerant Nature of GM Mustard

    The Coalition of GM-free India, in a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, claimed that the government is attempting to ‘criminalize’ farmers for using herbicides on the crop. Additionally, they alleged that the government is disregarding the clear recommendation made by the court-appointed technical expert committee (TEC) to ban HT crops in India.

  • Why Is Soilless Rooftop Organic Farming on Concrete Urban Houses Is The Need of The Hour?

    The Founder & CEO of Living Greens Organics Pvt Ltd, Prateek Tiwari, explained how easy it is to restore an organic plant indoors and on terraces as he signs an MoU with the Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Krishi Jagran, MC Dominic. The Founder & CEO of Living Greens Organics Pvt Ltd, Prateek Tiwari, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Krishi Jagran, MC Dominic, on Monday, May 15, 2023 with an aim to infuse urbanisation with soilless organicpedia. Due to increasing industrialisation and deforestation, mercury in cities is soaring beyond imagination.

  • India's Wholesale Prices Witness First Decline in Three Years, Boosting Economic Outlook

    Wholesale prices in India recorded a significant drop in April, marking the first decline in nearly three years, driven by the easing of global commodity prices and subsequent reductions in input costs for producers. The wholesale price index (WPI) inflation has been steadily decreasing over the past 11 months, reaching a notable (-) 0.92 percent in April. This figure represents the lowest level of WPI since June 2020 when inflation stood at (-) 1.81 percent, signalling a positive development for the country's economic landscape.

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