10-March-2024: PM Modi to Witness Agricultural Drone Demonstrations, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Mahatari Vandana Yojana, Maize & Millet Summit 2024

10 March 2024

• PM Modi to Witness Agricultural Drone Demonstrations by Namo Drone Didis at IARI, Pusa

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to partake in the Sashakt Nari - Viksit Bharat programme, which will feature agricultural drone demonstrations conducted by Namo Drone Didis. The event is set to take place at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi on March 11th at 10 AM. During the event, PM Modi will witness drone demonstrations carried out by Namo Drone Didis from 11 different locations across the country. These demonstrations will run concurrently, showcasing the widespread reach and impact of the initiative.

• UP Govt’s Master Plan: New City Near Agra, Half the Size of Noida - Here's What You Need to Know!

  The Yamuna Expressway Authority (YXPA) announced plans to build a new city to accommodate the population surge from Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh. It is an exciting step toward progress. This innovative urban hub, set to be situated about 190 kilometers away from Noida and conveniently close to the upcoming Noida airport in Jewar, will cover a massive area of 10,500 hectares - almost as big as half of Noida!

• ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ Campaign Launched, Spotlighting Crucial Role of Women in Water Conservation

  The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated the fifth edition of the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ campaign on March 9, 2024, at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi. Themed ‘Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti,’ the campaign underscores the pivotal role of women in water conservation and management. This initiative falls under the purview of the National Water Mission, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, in collaboration with the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation.

• Mahatari Vandana Yojana: Chhattisgarh Govt Providing Rs 1000 Per Month to Eligible Married Women

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mahatari Vandana Yojana on March 10, 2024 in Chhattisgarh, marking the commencement of disbursements under this pioneering scheme. Aimed at providing financial assistance of Rs 1000 per month via direct benefit transfer (DBT) to eligible married women in the state. The scheme is aimed to improve economic empowerment, boost financial security, and gender equality while reinforcing the pivotal role of women within families.

• Maize & Millet Summit 2024: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture and Market Mastery!

  The highly anticipated Maize & Millet Summit 2024, a historic convergence of agricultural innovation and market expertise, is planned to take place on March 15 and 16, 2024, at The Westin Gurgaon. This remarkable event, hosted by NICR, Tefla's, and McDonald Pelz, promises to unravel the market's intricate dynamics while exposing the route to a healthier, more sustainable future through the cultivation of maize and millets.