Hi, NewsWrap for September 06, 2022

06-September-2022: Kartavyapath, Ambuja Cement Foundation, Shetkari Sanghatana, FMC, Innoterra, Shirtless Protests

6 September 2022

Govt Plans To Rename Rajpath As 'Kartavyapath'

According to the officials, the Centre has decided to rename Rajpath and Centre Vista lawns stretching from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate as 'Kartavya Path' on September 8 evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the entire stretch, which has been renovated under the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project. According to a source, the New Delhi Municipal Council has convened a special meeting on September 7 and the proposal will be placed before it. "
ACF Will Train Farmers

Ambuja Cement Foundation has partnered with Godrej Agrovet Ltd to create income opportunities and support livelihoods via the ‘Grameen Vikas Project’ across 6 villages of Bundi, Rajasthan and 8 villages of Tilda, Raipur, Chhattisgarh which will impact a population of more than 28,000+ people. This project will provide the necessary skills, expertise, infrastructure and training for the community to strengthen agro-based livelihoods, whilst leveraging government schemes, empowering women by strengthening SHGs and training youth in vocational skills.
Shetkari Sanghatana Demands Permission To Export Onion & Tomato To Pakistan

Swatantra Bharat Party has demanded that the union government must allow the export of onions and tomatoes to Pakistan as the commodities are in high demand in the neighboring country due to crop damage caused by recent floods. Anil Ghanwat, President of Swatantra Bharat Party in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Foreign Affairs Ministry stated that farmers in India will get a major relief if the export of onion and tomato is allowed by the government.
FMC India Launches Three New Products for Farmers

FMC India, has announced its portfolio expansion with three new products Talstar, Petra and Cazbo in support of Indian farmers to achieve better yields through good quality produce and an improved soil profile. Commenting at the launch event, Ravi Annavarapu, President, FMC India, said, ″FMC India has served Indian farmers for more than three decades, and we are committed to enabling their prosperity while contributing to the sustainability of Indian agriculture. The new solutions introduced today are a result of FMC’s deep multi-year research in identifying farmers’ challenges and addressing them effectively and quickly through customized innovations.″
Innoterra Appoints Anjan Mandal As Business Head, Farmer Brands

Innoterra, a leading Swiss-Indian food and technology Platform Company with an operational footprint across 14 countries, announced the appointment of Anjan Mandal as Business Head of Farmer Brands. Anjan is a veteran agri-tech expert with over 26 years of experience in senior management Anjan’s stint as an entrepreneur has further added to his perspective on sustainable business growth.
Farmers To Hold Shirtless Protests on September 28

Accusing the Haryana government of turning a blind eye to their concerns on Shamlat Deh and Jumla Mustarka Malkan land cases, the Bhartiya Kisan Union has decided to hold shirtless protests across the state on September 28. The decision was taken during the union’s state body meeting at Jat Dharmashala in Kurukshetra. The farmers have threatened to intensify the protests if their demand for an amendment to the Village Common Lands Act was not met.