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28-March-2024: Govt Notifies 3-10 % Increase in MGNREGA Wage, India Becomes A Key Player, Sugarcane Genetic Code, Biochar Production System, Want to Become an AGRIPRENEUR

28 March 2024

  • Govt Notifies 3-10 % Increase in MGNREGA Wage Rates for 2024-25; Check State-Wise Increases Here

    The Ministry of Rural Development has announced increased wage rates for unskilled manual labourers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for the fiscal year 2024-2025, which will take effect on April 1, 2024. The notification highlights that Haryana will have the highest MGNREGA wage rate at Rs 374 per day, whereas Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland will have the lowest at Rs 234 per day.

  • India Becomes A Key Player in Global Vegetable Seeds Market Expansion

    The global vegetable seeds market, which was valued at around USD 8 billion in 2022, is witnessing steady growth, fueled by escalating demand for a wide range of vegetable varieties across the globe.

  • Researchers Successfully Map Complex Sugarcane Genetic Code

    Sugarcane, the backbone of the global sugar industry and a key player in world trade and geopolitics has long puzzled scientists in terms of its genetic makeup. Unlike many other major crops, sugarcane lacked a comprehensive genome map, hindering efforts to boost its productivity and resilience. In a significant advancement for agricultural biotechnology, scientists have decoded the complex genetic blueprint of sugarcane, as reported in the journal Nature, signaling a groundbreaking achievement with far-reaching implications.

  • ICRISAT Introduces Cost-effective Biochar Production System for Farm-Level Sustainability

    A ground-breaking study on biochar production has been introduced by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in response to growing worldwide concerns about climate change and sustainable agriculture. Biochar, known for its ability to enrich soil fertility and sequester carbon dioxide, is emerging as a crucial component in the quest for net-zero emissions and soil conservation.

  • Want to Become an AGRIPRENEUR? Join Pusa Krishi’s UPJA & ARISE Incubation Programs & Get Grants up to Rs 25 Lakhs

    Pusa Krishi, IARI, a pioneer in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the agriculture and allied sector, is set to launch its startup incubation programs known as UPJA & ARISE on 1st April, 2024. These programs are meticulously designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs by equipping them with essential resources, mentorship, funding, and guidance crucial for turning their innovative ideas into thriving ventures.

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