Hi, NewsWrap for August 18, 2023

18-August-2023: Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Food Festival, Poshaka Samriddhi Mission, Jambari Farmers Produce 100% Hand-Made Foxtail Millet 'Rice', Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

18 August 2023

  • Tourism Ministry to Host Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Food Festival in New Delhi

    The Ministry of Tourism has joined hands with multiple State Governments and Union Territories (UTs) to organize the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Food Festival. The 3-day festival, set to take place from August 18th to 20th, 2023, in the capital city, aims to highlight the diverse flavours and dishes that define each region of the country.

  • Agriculture Department Introduces Poshaka Samriddhi Mission To Increase Millets & Vegetables Production

    The Agriculture Department introduced the Poshaka Samriddhi Mission on Thursday, a new initiative aimed at increasing millet and vegetable production. Minister of Agriculture P. Prasad launched this effort during Farmers Day festivities on Chingam 1. The mission includes plans to raise millet production in Kerala to 3,000 tonnes and significantly increase protein-rich pulse production from 1,471 to 10,000 tonnes.

  • International Year of Millets 2023: Jambari Farmers Produce 100% Hand-Made Foxtail Millet 'Rice'. Here's How

    International Year of Millets 2023: Jambari Farmers Producer Co. Ltd., an FPO from West Bengal, has been employing a proficient way of producing millets. The FPO produces 100% hand-made Foxtail Millet ‘Rice’ that is not just nutritious but also sustainable. The husk and grains are traditionally separated using hands to make high-fibre millet rice. The unwanted husk is used to make bird feed. This way not a single part of the grain goes to waste, making the entire process sustainable.

  • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: PMJDY Accounts Reached 50+ Crore in 9 Years

    The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a program for financial inclusion, was launched on August 28, 2014, and has been operational for nearly nine years. Recent bank data reveals that the total number of Jan Dhan accounts has exceeded 500 million by August 9, 2023. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a program for financial inclusion, was launched on August 28, 2014, and has been operational for nearly nine years. Recent bank data reveals that the total number of Jan Dhan accounts has exceeded 500 million by August 9, 2023.

  • Rice Area Coverage Increases Among Other Kharif Crops, Full Details Revealed by Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Ministry

    Among the array of crops, rice, Shri Anna cum Coarse cereals, and sugarcane have emerged as the frontrunners, showcasing a commendable upward trajectory in terms of land utilization. The figures underscore the dedication of Indian farmers to augmenting their agricultural outputs.

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