13-November-2022: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, UAS, Bengaluru, Ethanol Output, 29th Regional Workshop of Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Stubble Burning

13 November 2022

• PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: 13th Installment Disbursement Rules Tightened; Check Details

  The 13th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme is still a long way off, but farmers across the country, including those in Delhi-NCR, are already anticipating it. Each beneficiary farmer's account receives Rs 2000-2000 under this scheme Meanwhile, farmers across the country, including those in Delhi-NCR, have received the Prime Minister's Kisan Samman Nidhi. Actually, the central government has made a significant change for PM Kisan's 13th installment under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, so that no one can take advantage of the scheme by making a mistake.

• UAS, Bengaluru Develop New Maize Hybrid that Stays Green

  University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, has developed two new corn hybrids that stay green on the fields during the time of harvest, thereby enhancing their value as a forage. The new hybrids MAH 14-138 and MAH 15-84, developed from existing parent lines, are high yielding and stay lush green on the fields till the harvest, said HC Lohitashwa, a corn breeder.

• UP Govt Advises Sugar Mills to Maintain Transparency in Ethanol Output

  The newly adopted sugarcane molasses policy is the means by which the Uttar Pradesh government has chosen to curb alcohol abuse. It has instructed sugar mills to uphold transparency in the ethanol production process using sugarcane syrup and juice. According to the new sugarcane molasses policy, Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister, has ordered sugar mills to reserve at least 20% of the total molasses production. According to a state government spokesperson, specific restrictions have been put on exports to other states and countries due to the high demand for molasses.

• Tomar Inaugurates 29th Regional Workshop of Krishi Vigyan Kendras of MP & Chhattisgarh

  Referring to the Central Government's schemes for farmers, Tomar stated that the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is nothing short of a boon for farmers, and that every farmer should take advantage of it. Under this scheme, farmers have received compensation totaling Rs 1.24 lakh crore over the last six years.

• Farmers Cannot Be Blamed: NHRC's Take on Stubble Burning Hold States Responsible

  The NHRC said that farmers cannot be blamed for the falling AQI in Delhi-NCR, but instead, all four state governments are responsible for this situation. "The farmers are burning stubble under compulsion, but they are doing so because of the failure of the government", it added.