Hi, NewsWrap for January 08, 2024

08-January-2024: National PACS Mega Conclave, Isaac Mariera, Indian Poultry Industry, PRASADAM, Paradip Fishing Harbour

8 January 2024

  • 'Indian Innovations Can Transform Kenya's Agriculture Landscape': Isaac Mariera from Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Kenya

    KJ Chaupal of Krishi Jagran 2024 kicked off with fervor, featuring Isaac Mainye Mariera, Director, Environment County Government, Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Kenya. Mr Mariera, a seasoned agricultural professional, shared insights gleaned from his extensive travels across India, expressing a keen interest in implementing traditional farmer cluster formations in Kenya.

  • Indian Poultry Industry Urges Scraping of Maize Import Duties Amid Ethanol Concerns

    The All India Poultry Breeder Association (AIPBA) from Delhi has passionately appealed to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying to reconsider the current 50% import duty on maize, emphasizing its critical role in sustaining the poultry industry amidst concerns over ethanol production's potential impact.

  • PRASADAM: India's First Healthy & Hygienic Food Street Ignites Culinary Revolution in UjjainPRASADAM: India's First Healthy & Hygienic Food Street Ignites Culinary Revolution in Ujjain

    In a significant step towards promoting safe and healthy eating habits, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated India's first Healthy & Hygienic Food Street, 'PRASADAM,' at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The event saw the presence of key dignitaries, including Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Rajendra Shukla, Deputy Chief Minister, Narendra Shivaji Patel, Minister of State for Public Health and Family Welfare, and Anil Firojiya, Member of Lok Sabha.

  • Paradip Fishing Harbour Set for Transformation to Improve Lives of Fishermen and Allied Workers

    In a significant move towards the enhancement of fishing infrastructure, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, along with Minister for ports, shipping & waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, will lay the foundation stone for the modernization and upgradation of Paradip Fishing Harbour on January 8, 2024. The project, undertaken by the Paradip Port Authority, has received approval from the Central Government and is set to bring about transformative changes to the fishing industry in Odisha.

  • Amit Shah to Lead 'National PACS Mega Conclave' for Rural Prosperity

    Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah is set to chair the 'National PACS Mega Conclave’ on 'Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.' It is a huge step forward in the empowerment of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). This pivotal event is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Mega Conclave is being organized by the Ministry of Cooperation in collaboration with the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

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8 January 2024

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