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27-May-2023: Secretary, DoLR Reviews REWARD Program, 20th Congress of International Agricultural Museums, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Atal Bhujal Yojana

27 May 2023

  • Secretary, DoLR, Ajay Tirkey Reviews World Bank's REWARD Program Implementation Support Mission

    The Secretary of the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) in the Government of India, Ajay Tirkey, recently conducted a review of the Implementation Support Mission for the Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) program. This program, assisted by the World Bank, aims to develop watersheds and enhance agricultural resilience through modern practices. REWARD, which will run from 2021 to 2026, has specific objectives to strengthen the capacity of national and state institutions in adopting improved watershed management techniques. The program also aims to enhance farmers' resilience and support value chains in selected watersheds across participating states. The Department of Land Resources in the Ministry of Rural Development, as well as the states of Karnataka and Odisha, are actively implementing the program.

  • Gujarat Agri Minister Plans Scheme to Expand Millet Cultivation Area in IYM-2023

    Gujarat government is taking steps to promote millet cultivation by developing a scheme that offers assistance to farmers in purchasing essential resources such as seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection chemicals. Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel made this announcement during a press conference in Rajkot on May 26. Additionally, the government has already initiated the procurement of millet directly from farmers. This scheme comes at a time when farmers have shown a lack of interest in government operations aimed at procuring millets at the minimum support price (MSP) during the ongoing Rabi marketing season. To address this issue, the state Budget for 2023-24 has allocated Rs 30 crore to the Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation for procuring millets from farmers. Minister Patel emphasized the importance of providing assistance to farmers in the form of inputs to encourage them to cultivate millets on a larger scale.

  • India to Showcase Agricultural Heritage as Host of 20th Congress of International Agricultural Museums in October

    For the first time, the Congress of International Agricultural Museums will be hosted in India. This triennial event, which will be held from October 13 to 18, is a key milestone for the International Association of Agricultural Museums (AIMA), which seeks to encourage interest in the historical and contemporary effect of agriculture on human civilization. The congress serves as a platform for organizations dedicated to promoting agricultural heritage, environmental awareness, and museography exploration. Held in different countries every three years, it offers an opportunity to discover diverse and unique agricultural practices, environmental perspectives, and museum experiences that can inspire new ideas and projects worldwide.

  • HP CM Sukhu Allocates Rs 250 Cr for Modernizing Dhagwar Milk Processing Plant in Kangra

    Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the milk processing plant in Dhagwar, located in Kangra District, and announced a significant investment of Rs 250 crore to upgrade the facilities. This move is part of the state government's commitment to developing a robust milk-based economy and improving the rural economy as a whole. Chief Minister unveiled the "Him-Ganga" scheme, which aims to collect milk from cattle rearers and promote the sale of milk by-products. The scheme seeks to ensure fair prices for milk based on its actual cost and enhance the quality and efficiency of milk procurement, processing, and marketing systems.

  • 4th Meeting of National Level Steering Committee Reviews Progress of Atal Bhujal Yojana

    The National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) of the Atal Bhujal Yojana convened its fourth meeting in New Delhi, chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Atal Bhujal Yojana, also known as ATAL JAL, has been implemented as a Central Sector Scheme since April 2020 in 8220 water-stressed Gram Panchayats across 229 administrative blocks/Talukas in 80 districts of seven states, namely Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme is set to span a five-year period from 2020 to 2025. During the meeting, the Committee assessed the overall progress of the scheme and urged the states to expedite all activities, including procurement and convergence, for the successful implementation of Water Security Plans (WSPs).

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