01-January-2024: Sagar Parikrama Phase X, Rice-India's Best Seasonal Staple Food in Winters, Dehradun Basmati, Jan Jagran Campaign, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

1 January 2024

• Sagar Parikrama Phase X: Union Minister Parshottam Rupala Navigate Waves of Prosperity in Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry

  Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, and Minister of State, Dr. L Murugan, are due to participate in the Sagar Parikrama (Phase X) event in a key initiative aimed at boosting the welfare of the fishing community and coastal development. The event is set to take place in several sites across Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry from January 1, 2024 to January 6, 2024. The Union Ministers will play a pivotal role in the distribution of Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to beneficiaries, including fishermen, aqua farmers, and other stakeholders.

• Why is Rice India's Best Seasonal Staple Food in Winters?

  In this season of colder temperatures, rice emerges as more than just a culinary delight; it becomes a nourishing companion offering a multitude of benefits tailored to the winter climate. Rice, a powerhouse of carbohydrates, provides an immediate and sustained energy source. In the cold, our bodies require extra fuel to stay warm, making rice an ideal choice to stave off the winter chill.

• Remaking Heritage: The spectacular rise of Dehradun Basmati and the success of Ashish Rajvanshi

  Among the rice varieties, the gemstone Dehradun Basmati has an interesting history associated with the British-Afghan War. When Dost Mohammad Khan, the ruler of Afghanistan sought solace in the tranquility of Mussoorie after his defeat, his desire for genuine basmati prompted him to plant seeds in the Dehradun valley from Afghanistan and this gave rise to Dehradun Basmati the empire began in India.

• Sanyukta Kisan Morcha Launches 'Jan Jagran' Campaign From January 10 to 20 to Counter Pro-Corporate Policies of RSS-BJP

  The United Kisan Morcha, spearheading the farmers' movement, has declared an escalation in their protests, unveiling a robust plan of agitation to assert demands for Minimum Support Price (MSP), loan waivers, and the annulment of electricity bills. This initiative comes in response to what they perceive as pro-corporate policies perpetuated by the RSS-BJP alliance. Commencing from January 10 to January 20, the Sanyukta Kisan Morcha has launched a 'Jan Jagran' campaign to counter the government's alleged pro-corporate stance. 

• Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Records Steady Growth in Automotive Sales for December 2023

  Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) marked a notable 6% surge in total automotive sales, reaching 60,188 units in December 2023 compared to the corresponding period a year earlier. The company reported a robust performance in its passenger vehicles segment, with sales climbing to 35,174 units, a substantial 24% increase from December 2022's figures of 28,445 units, as stated in the regulatory filing.