Hi, NewsWrap for February 05, 2024

05-February-2024: UP Budget 2024-25, NCDEX, IRMA, New High-Yielding Wheat Variety, Regional Agriculture Fair, Aatmanand Singh

5 February 2024

  • UP Budget 2024-25: Agriculture, Rural Sector, Women Get Significant Investment; Key Takeaways and Reactions

    While presenting the UP Budget 2024, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna mentioned that in the next fiscal year new schemes worth Rs 24, 863.57 crore. It has been estimated that the budget would see a deficit of Rs 15, 103.89 crore after total expenses. "This budget is pink-budget with focus on 'Matri Shakti' and women-related schemes in the state," CM Yogi Adityanath said.

  • NCDEX and IRMA Together Launch Shri Tribhuvandas Patel Centre of Excellence for Commodity Markets

    Premier Commodity Exchange, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) launched today "Shri Tribhuvandas Patel Centre of Excellence for Commodity Markets" in Anand, Gujarat. This initiative aims to further develop the commodities derivatives ecosystem providing support in the areas of research, policy formation, policy advocacy, capacity building, thought leadership, product development and leveraging synergies within the industrial and financial ecosystem.

  • New High-Yielding Wheat Variety Developed by Haryana Agricultural University

    The Wheat and Barley Section at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) has introduced a wheat variety - WH 1402. This high-yielding wheat variant has been designed to thrive with just two spells of irrigation and moderate fertilisers, presenting a promising solution for farmers facing water scarcity. HAU Vice Chancellor, Prof BR Kamboj, highlighted the adaptability of WH 1402 to the plains of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Minister Surya Pratap Shahi Applauds Farmers' Crucial Role in India's Self-Reliance Journey at Regional Agriculture Fair

    The Agriculture Minister of the state, Surya Pratap Shahi, highlighted the crucial role of farmers in achieving self-reliance in India. He acknowledged their significant contribution to not only meeting domestic food requirements but also making strides in the global market. Shahi mentioned that, over the past 15 months, Varanasi alone has exported an impressive 800 metric tons of fruits and vegetables, showcasing the evolving entrepreneurial spirit among farmers. Minister Shahi disclosed upcoming subsidies for agricultural machinery and extended the deadline for online applications for solar pumps.

  • Beyond Crops: Bihar Farmer Aatmanand Singh's Honey Business Stings the Traditional Mold

    Aatmanand Singh, a graduate, hails from a family with a rich tradition of beekeeping. He is the third generation actively involved in this profession. Singh shared that his grandfather initiated the family into beekeeping, and his father continued the legacy, successfully managing the business. Today, he has taken it to new heights, demonstrating the potential of beekeeping in modern agriculture.

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5 February 2024

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