Hi, NewsWrap for May 12, 2023

12-May-2023: PM Kisan Yojana, Agriculture Data Exchange, Food Delivery App 'Waayu', Wheat Production, Dhanuka Agritech

12 May 2023

  • PM Kisan Yojana: Recipients May Have to Return Full Amount

    In recent news, it has been brought to light that a significant number of individuals have been exploiting the system by submitting fraudulent documents to receive the 14th installment of the PM Kisan Yojana. The PM Kisan Yojana, a Union Government initiative started to ensure a respectable life for an Indian farmer, has been misused. It provides financial assistance of Rs. 6,000 per annum per family payable in three equal installments, every four months, to landholder farmer families with total cultivable holding up to 2 hectares. However, many fraudulent activities have come to light while farmers were availing benefits under this scheme.

  • Telangana Govt to Soon Launch Agriculture Data Exchange to Boost Research & Innovation

    Researchers and technology companies observed that data availability was a limiting factor for developing agriculture technology solutions. This limitation encompassed different aspects such as large-scale produce, rainfall, water facilities, farmers' information, and demographic data. The Telangana government is partnering with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bengaluru, to launch an Agriculture Data Exchange (ADEx) platform that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

  • Sunil Shetty Launches New Food Delivery App 'Waayu': Factors Why Food Delivery Services Are In Huge Demand

    Food delivery apps are raining in the market. After the recent announcement of ONDC, actor, Sunil Shetty has launched a new app called Waayu, giving tough competition to Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, among food delivery apps in the industry. Reportedly, the 'Waayu' app does not charge any commission from restaurants and hotels.

  • Indian Wheat Production Likely to Exceed Initial Estimates This Year, Government Predicts

    India's wheat output would surpass the government's forecast of a record 112.18 million tonnes in the 2022–23 crop year (July–June) due to a predicted increase in crop yields in important growing states, despite unfavourable weather impacting wheat quality in some areas. The crop year 2020–21 produced 109.59 million tonnes of wheat, which was the previous record. For the crop year 2022–2023, the government forecasted wheat production at 112.18 million tonnes in its second estimate, which was released in February.

  • Dhanuka Agritech Hosts Event on How Futuristic Technologies are Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture Industry

    Dhanuka Agritech Limited organized an event on Friday, May 12, 2023, in New Delhi themed on “Futuristic New Technologies in Agriculture: A Game Changer for Indian Economy”. In a major event held at Hotel Taj Palace in New Delhi on Friday, May 12, 2023, Dhanuka Agritech Limited brought together experts and industry leaders to discuss the latest technologies and their impact on the agriculture sector. The full-day conference, themed on "Futuristic New Technologies in Agriculture: A Game Changer for Indian Economy" featured insightful discussions on important themes, issues, and opportunities in the agriculture sector.

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