Dr Bishwajit Dhar


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Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan for tribal communities

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan for tribal communities

The Mission comprises 25 interventions which will be implemented by 17 line ministries....

National
Govt. Merges PSS and PSF Under PM AASHA for Better Farmer and Consumer Support

Govt. Merges PSS and PSF Under PM AASHA for Better Farmer and Consumer Support

The central government has extended the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan...

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Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Rabi Season, 2024

Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Rabi Season, 2024

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal...

International
Despite decline in California Walnut production in 2024, industry leaders remain optimistic

Despite decline in California Walnut production in 2024, industry leaders remain optimistic

In addition to the updated acreage and crop estimate, the California walnut industry...

National
Basmati paddy prices surge by 23 percent as MEP is removed

Basmati paddy prices surge by 23 percent as MEP is removed

Over the last five days, Basmati paddy prices have increased more than 23 percent,...

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USDA estimates record rice production in India, while cotton area dropped

USDA estimates record rice production in India, while cotton area dropped

The USDA estimates India’s MY 2024/25 cotton production at 24.0 million 480-pound...

Cooperatives
KRIBHCO and Novonesis join hands to bring biological solutions to Indian farmers

KRIBHCO and Novonesis join hands to bring biological solutions to Indian farmers

Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), a fertilizer producing cooperative,...

Opinion
Next generation GM seed: Case for transformation of Indian cotton sector and textile economy

Next generation GM seed: Case for transformation of Indian cotton sector and textile economy

Cotton production in India has been slowly increasing from the 50-70s era where...

National
UP Govt to Establish State of the Art Seed Park in Lucknow, Asks Industry for Investments

UP Govt to Establish State of the Art Seed Park in Lucknow, Asks Industry for Investments

Seed and agriculture experts on Friday called for enhancing collaborations for outcome-driven...

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Government Increases Import Duty on Crude and Refined Edible Oils by 20% to Restrict Cheap Imports

Government Increases Import Duty on Crude and Refined Edible Oils by 20% to Restrict Cheap Imports

The central government has increased the customs duty on crude and refined edible...

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Govt revises wheat stock limits for traders and processors

Govt revises wheat stock limits for traders and processors

The Indian government has revised wheat stock limits for traders, wholesalers, and...

Cooperatives
NAFED Achieves Record Profit, Launches New Initiatives at 67th AGM

NAFED Achieves Record Profit, Launches New Initiatives at 67th AGM

NAFED achieved a turnover of Rs. 26,520.34 crore and a net profit of Rs. 492.38...

Cooperatives
Satyendra Narayan Singh and  Senthil Kumar received  Kribhco Awards

Satyendra Narayan Singh and Senthil Kumar received Kribhco Awards

At KRIBHCO's 44th AGM on September 12 in New Delhi, Satyendra Narayan Singh of Bihar...

National
Water levels in major reservoirs surge by 23 percent, positive outlook for rabi crops

Water levels in major reservoirs surge by 23 percent, positive outlook for rabi crops

This year, the country has experienced favourable monsoon rains, leading to a rise...

States
Soybean procurement in Madhya Pradesh to begin from October 25

Soybean procurement in Madhya Pradesh to begin from October 25

The Madhya Pradesh government will begin soybean procurement from October 25 to...

National
Vegetable oil imports hit five-month low, drop 16 percent in August

Vegetable oil imports hit five-month low, drop 16 percent in August

Vegetable oil imports fell by 16 percent to 15.63 lakh tonnes in August 2024, down...