Hi, NewsWrap for October 21, 2023

21-October-2023: Bharat Tex 2024, Kasturi Cotton Bharat, 'Plastic Rice' Rumour Causes Panic in Goa, Federation of Seed Industry of India

21 October 2023

  • 'Plastic Rice' Rumour Causes Panic in Goa, Govt Provides Clarity on Fortified Rice

    Rumours have been spreading on social media, causing panic among the people in Goa, suggesting that Fair Price Shops (FPS) are supplying plastic rice. However, the Goa government has clarified that this information is incorrect and that only fortified rice is provided to consumers.

  • Federation of Seed Industry of India Welcomes a New Leadership Team

    Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), the prominent industry association of R&D based seed companies in India, is delighted to announce the successful leadership transition with Ajai Rana, CEO, Savannah Seeds Private Limited, assuming the role of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. FSII held its Annual General Meeting on September 25, 2023, which marked the occasion of the new leadership team formally taking over the mantle.

  • Bharat Tex 2024: Union Minister Praises Textile Industry for Organizing World's Largest Textiles Event

    Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Piyush Goyal has commended the industry bodies of the textile sector for their significant role in organizing Bharat Tex 2024, which is poised to become the world's largest textiles event. The minister presided over the curtain raiser event for the exhibition held at Vanijya Bhavan in New Delhi today.

  • Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal Launches Website of ‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat’

    In a significant move aimed at promoting the quality and traceability of Indian cotton, Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Textile, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, and Food & Public Distribution, unveiled the official website of 'Kasturi Cotton Bharat' on https://kasturicotton.texprocil.org. The launch marks a critical milestone in the Kasturi Cotton Bharat initiative, which seeks to enhance India's cotton's competitiveness on the global stage and create a sustainable ecosystem for all stakeholders involved.

  • Minister of Rural Development Highlights 9 Years of Its Transformative Achievements

    Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh, addressed the media today in New Delhi, shedding light on the remarkable accomplishments of the Rural Development Department over the past nine years. During the press conference, Giriraj Singh outlined the department's unwavering commitment to the principles of Seva (service), Sushasan (good governance), and Garib Kalyan (welfare of the poor) under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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21 October 2023

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