Hi, NewsWrap for December 14, 2023

14-December-2023: Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Improved Under CM Chandrababu Naidu's Tenure, NITI Aayog, IFPRI

14 December 2023

  • Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester: Revolutionary Technology from Swaraj Garners Enthusiastic Response from Farmers

    Swaraj Tractors, a company of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., has recently launched the next-generation Swaraj 8200 Smart Harvester for the Indian agricultural community, building on its tradition of launching India's first domestically produced harvester. The harvester, which was launched during the kharif season, performed well in harvesting crops such as paddy and soya bean. Following its successful debut, the business anticipates strong demand for this innovative product throughout the forthcoming rabi season.

  • 'Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Improved Under CM Chandrababu Naidu's Tenure, 9 Fishing Harbours Constructed', Says State Officials

    On the last day of Phase II of YSRCP’s ‘Samajika Sadhikara’ yatra, Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao on Tuesday, December 12, said that during CM Chandrababu Naidu tenure agriculture has flourished in the state. He said, "Andhra Pradesh has made rapid strides as far as GSDP growth is concerned. The state was ranked 16th in March 2019 but jumped to the 4th rank in 2022-23. Subsequently, the per capita income of AP advanced from 17th rank in March 2019 to 9th rank in 2022-23. This is development! And mind you, I am quoting data from Central agencies like RBI so no one can dare to question it!"

  • Govt Asks Nafed, NCCF to Procure Onion in Nashik, 'Farmers Demand APMC Procurement Process'

    The central government has asked the National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) and the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) to procure onion from Nashik farmers. Are farmers convinced of this step? Following the protests of onion farmers in Maharashtra, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, held a high-level meeting to solve the issue of procurement. T

  • National Mission for Clean Ganga Advances River Conservation with Gokul Barrage Sewage Treatment Plant Project

    In a landmark move towards bolstering sewage treatment infrastructure and combating pollution in the Yamuna, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has forged a tripartite Concession Agreement with the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam and M/s. EIEL Mathura Infra Engineers Pvt. Ltd. The collaboration has given rise to a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), formed through a joint venture between M/s Enviro Infra Engineers Limited and M/s.

  • NITI Aayog and IFPRI Join Forces to Strengthen Policy Frameworks for Agricultural Transformation & Rural Development

    In a significant stride towards fostering sustainable agricultural and rural development in India, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) recently inked a pivotal Statement of Intent (SoI). The five-year agreement solidifies a commitment to fortify policy and program frameworks, aligning with India's developmental objectives.

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