Hi, NewsWrap for November 23, 2023

23-November-2023: TAFE Unveils Electric Tractor and Teases Hydrogen Tractor, IIT Guwahati, Export of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, AGNI

23 November 2023

  • TAFE Unveils Electric Tractor and Teases Hydrogen Tractor Concept at Agritechnica

    TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment) emerged as a trailblazer in the Indian tractor manufacturing and export industry, showcasing a remarkable commitment to innovation and sustainability at Agritechnica 2023. The key highlights of TAFE's presence at the world's largest agricultural trade fair included the debut of an electric tractor and the introduction of a groundbreaking hydrogen-powered tractor.

  • IIT Guwahati Start-Up Creates One of World’s Largest Floating Solar Plants

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) incubated Startup Quant Solar Technologies Pvt. Ltd has created India’s first Megawatt scale Floating Solar Plant (FSP) of 2 MW capacity and one of the world’s largest Floating Solar Plants of 36 MW for NTPC. Floating Solar Technology in India is an innovative way to harness solar energy and conserve water bodies. Floating Solar Plants are gaining prominence as the third pillar of solar installations, complementing the well-established domains of Rooftop solar and ground-mounted solar.

  • India Formulates Sea Protocols to Enhance the Export of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

    India is actively formulating sea protocols to facilitate the export of fresh fruits and vegetables such as bananas, mangoes, pomegranates, and jackfruit. This strategic initiative aims to boost exports by utilizing ocean routes, offering cost advantages, and accommodating larger shipment volumes compared to air routes. The ongoing development of sea protocols takes into account factors like voyage time, scientific understanding of ripening processes, optimal harvesting times, and farmer training.

  • Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates 8th India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) in New Delhi

    Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, inaugurated the 8th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre. Organized by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Center for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (cGanga), the three-day summit from November 22 to 24, 2023, is focused on the theme 'Development vis-à-vis Land, Water and Rivers.'

  • CCRAS Launches Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI) to Promote Evidence-Based Practices

    In a bid to integrate traditional Ayurveda practices with scientific validation, the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, has unveiled the Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI). The initiative is designed to encourage qualified Ayurveda practitioners to contribute their innovative experiences and practices in various disease conditions.

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