Hi, NewsWrap for December 20, 2023

20-December-2023: PM Narendra Modi Applauds 'Lakhpati Didi,' ICARDA’s Implementation of the BOLD Initiative, SKRAU and Dhanuka Agritech Limited

20 December 2023

  • PM Narendra Modi Applauds 'Lakhpati Didi' Chanda Devi, Asks to Contest Elections

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, December 17, 2023, asked one of the beneficiaries of Lakhpati Didi scheme, Chanda Devi, to contest elections as her speech was so good. PM Modi attended the two-day event, Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where beneficiaries shared their experiences on the theme of 'Meri Kahani Meri Zubani'.

  • MFOI 2023: Meet the Richest Farmer of India (Female) Rathnamma Gundamanttha from Kolar, Karnataka, Who Earns Rs 1.18 crore [Exclusive Interview]

    Rathnamma Gundamanttha, a visionary women farmer from Srnivasapura taluk in Kolar was honoured with the "Richest Farmer of India" Award by M C Dominic, Founder and Editor in Chief and Shiny Dominic, Managing Director of Krishi Jagran. Ratnamma practises mixed farming, with cereals in one acre of her land and sericulture, among others. She informed the team of Krishi Jagran that she has recieved a five-day training in KVK Kolar and that it is helpful for her business.

  • ICARDA’s Implementation of the BOLD Initiative Accelerates Grass pea Enhancement in South Asia

    Crop genetic diversity is essential for ensuring food and nutritional security. However, the extensive use of cultivated varieties in breeding programs can lead to a reduction in genetic diversity. This narrowing of genetic variation can pose challenges for developing crops that are resilient to climate change and for maintaining diversified farming systems. 

  • Cultivating the Future: India's AgTech Revolution and Government-Led Agricultural Innovations

    The adoption of modern and smart farming technologies in India is gaining momentum, propelled by various factors such as socioeconomic conditions, geographical considerations, and the types of crops cultivated. The Government of India is actively supporting and encouraging the integration of innovative farming practices throughout the country.

  • SKRAU and Dhanuka Agritech Limited Sign MoU for Promotion of Agriculture

    Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, and Dhanuka Agritech Limited signed an MoU on Saturday with the aim of soil management in agriculture, availability of quality seeds, plant protection, better increase in crop production and easy access to innovations in agriculture. Giving this information, Research Director Dr. Prakash Singh Shekhawat said that this MoU will give impetus to agricultural research and extension activities.

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