Paddy Acreage Up 4%; Reaches 408.73 Lakh Hectares; Ethanol Blending Percentage Increases From 1.53% in 2014 to 15% in 2024
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Ethanol Blending Percentage Increases From 1.53% in 2014 to 15% in 2024: Hardeep S Puri Puri. commended the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana for its essential role in providing financial support to advanced biofuel projects, which is crucial for developing a sustainable ethanol production ecosystem. Read More
Digital Agriculture Mission: Cabinet Approves Rs. 2,817 Crore Initiative to Revolutionize Agri Infrastructure. Digital Agriculture Mission aims to create a digital public infrastructure for agriculture to provide comprehensive data on farmers and enable farmer-centric digital services. Read More
CHHAAP-NIFT@Dilli Haat Mentors NIFT Students, Alumni to Showcase the Best of Fashion & Indian Craftsmanship. CHHAAP-NIFT@Dilli Haat showcased the NIFT Craft Cluster Initiative and featured stalls of artisans, handloom weavers, and NIFT students with an aim to bridge the gap between academic excellence and craft-based application. Read More
Need for an Incentive-based Policy for Post-Harvest Management: Devesh Chaturvedi. Stakeholder Consultation Meeting discussed the importance of supporting smallholder farmers through FPOs. Read More
Rice Variety with Ultra-Low GI and Double Protein Identified by IRRI Researchers. Researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have developed rice varieties with ultra-low glycemic index and double the usual protein content, potentially offering significant health benefits for populations at risk of diabetes and protein deficiency. Read More
Paddy Acreage Up 4%; Reaches 408.73 Lakh Hectares. The total area under coverage in the ongoing kharif sowing season is 1,087.33 lakh hectare so far, compared to 1,066.89 lakh hectare in the same period of 2023. Read More
What Are the 7 Schemes Worth Over ₹14,000 Crore Approved by the Cabinet to Increase Farmers' Incomes. Cabinet has recently approved seven schemes worth Rs 14,235.30 crore to modernize agriculture, enhance food security, and boost farmers' incomes. Read More
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