Hi, NewsWrap for August 21, 2023

21-August-2023: Dr Surinder Sehgal, IREDA, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Madhya Pradesh Rozgar Mela, Scampi Farming, ICAR

21 August 2023

  • Dr Surinder Sehgal Is Awarded The Dr M S Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture for 2022

    Dr Surinder Sehgal, founder of S M Sehgal Foundation (India) and Sehgal Foundation (USA), and an agricultural entrepreneur has been awarded the prestigious Dr M S Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture for 2022. The award is presented annually to an eminent agricultural expert, whose contributions toward creating greater food security and poverty alleviation have made an impact on farmers and national agriculture.

  • IREDA, Government Unite To Pursue Rs 5,220 Crore Revenue Objective By 2024-25

    IREDA, a Government of India enterprise categorized as Mini Ratna (Category – I) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has signed a performance-based MoU with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. This agreement aligns with the Department of Public Enterprises guidelines and outlines IREDA's strategic objectives for the fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

  • $25 Million Grant Secured by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying to Boost Animal Health System

    The devastating human, economic, and social cost of COVID-19 has highlighted the urgent need for coordinated action to build stronger. One-health systems and mobilize additional resources for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. In the past few decades, 5 out of the 6 WHO-declared public health emergencies of international concern were of animal origin.

  • PM Modi Appreciates Recruitment of 50000 Teachers During Madhya Pradesh Rozgar Mela

    The Prime Minister addressed the audience, emphasizing the substantial responsibility of newly appointed educators during Madhya Pradesh Rozgar Mela. He reiterated the importance of national character for progress, recalling his message from the Red Fort. The Prime Minister highlighted their role in shaping India's future generations and leading them towards modernization.

  • ICAR Research Help in Revitalizing Scampi Farming's CIFA-GI SCAMPI

    In a remarkable turn of events, scampi farming in India is experiencing a resurgence thanks to the Prime Minister Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme, which is playing a pivotal role in rejuvenating this once-flourishing industry. With an unwavering commitment to uplifting scampi farmers and boosting the aquaculture sector, PMMSY has taken centre stage, breathing new life into scampi farming, which had faced a decline in recent years.

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