Hi, NewsWrap for September 30, 2023

30-September-2023: UP Gopalak Yojana 2023, CropLife India, Mahindra Farm Division, Seed Fund Scheme, RiceTec Hires Chakra Sankaraiah as Global Chief Technology Officer

30 September 2023

  • UP Gopalak Yojana 2023: Apply Now And Get Rs 9 Lakh Loan

    The UP Gopalak Yojana, spearheaded by Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, seeks to create job opportunities for the state's unemployed youth. It enables them to secure loans for starting their own employment ventures, primarily in the field of dairy farming. This scheme offers financial assistance through bank loans, making it easier for unemployed youth to kickstart their employment initiatives. Here, we will cover key details about UP Gopalak Yojana 2023, including the application process, eligibility criteria, and necessary documentation.

  • CropLife India 43rd AGM Discusses Farmer Centric Sustainable Tech Adoption For Better Agricultural Growth

    CropLife India, comprising 16 research and development-focused crop protection companies, is dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture. They collectively represent 70% of the market and introduce 95% of agricultural molecules in India. With an annual global R&D budget of 6 billion USD, these companies collaborate with farmers to ensure food security. Since the 1950s, they've partnered with the government, investing in manufacturing, job creation, and agricultural innovations, contributing to the sector's growth and enhancing agricultural productivity.

  • Mahindra Farm Division Dispatch 10 Skilled Workmen to Japan Under Japan’s Technical Intern Training Program

    Mahindra's Farm Division, a part of Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector, has reached a significant milestone in its dedication to skill development and global expansion. They have sent their first group of ten skilled workers to Japan as part of Japan's Technical Intern Training Program (TITP). The departure ceremony, led by Mr. Hemant Sikka, President of the Farm Equipment Sector (FES) at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., and other company officials, took place at Mahindra's facility in Kandivali, Mumbai. This event coincided with the auspicious occasions of Anant Chaturdashi and Eid-e-Milad. These ten workers will be heading to Nagoya, Japan, where they will undergo mandatory training for 4-6 weeks, with the support of the Japanese government.

  • Seed Fund Scheme, Join Now and Get Funds for Your Startup from Indian Government

    The early stages of launching a startup require easy access to funding, usually only available from angel investors or venture capital firms after a proof of concept is developed. Banks typically offer loans based on tangible assets, making seed funding crucial for testing innovative ideas. To address the need to provide funds for innovative ideas, the Indian government introduced the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, announced by Prime Minister Modi in January 2021. The DPIIT established a Rs 945 crore fund to assist startups, benefiting 3,600 entrepreneurs through 300 incubators over four years. An Expert Advisory Committee oversees the initiative's implementation.

  • RiceTec Hires Chakra Sankaraiah as Global Chief Technology Officer

    As Global CTO, Sankaraiah will be at the forefront of RiceTec's digital transformation. He will spearhead efforts to leverage cutting-edge technologies such as predictive analytics, farm operations automation, and cloud services to enhance decision-making processes at RiceTec and to support rice farmers.

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