24-January-2024: Samridh Kisan Utsav 2024, NAMO Drone Didi Scheme, Cumin Seed Prices Fall by 50%, Budget 2024, ICAR-CRIDA Expectations,

24 January 2024

• Chhattisgarh's Samridh Kisan Utsav 2024 Celebrates Farmers Success, Discusses Innovations With Agri Experts

  In the wake of the resounding success of the Millionaire Farmer of India Awards 2023, Krishi Jagran continues its commitment to fostering agricultural excellence through a series of farmer-centric events across the country. One such remarkable event, the Samridh Kisan Utsav, unfolded on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in the vibrant city of Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

• NAMO Drone Didi Scheme: Drones Empower Rural Women in India

  Following Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day speech last year, the NAMO Drone Didi Scheme was unveiled with the ambitious goal of training at least 15,000 women across India as 'Drone Didis.' These women, primarily from rural areas, are equipped with the skills to operate drones, aiming to make them integral stakeholders in their local farming supply chains and contributors to rural prosperity.

• Cumin Seed Prices Fall by 50% in Anticipation of Bumper Harvest, Set to Impact Spice Inflation

  The average mandi prices of cumin seeds (jeera) have witnessed a sharp decline of 50 percent, plummeting from Rs 600/kg to Rs 300/kg in Unjha, Gujarat, often called the epicenter of the cumin trade. This substantial fall is attributed to the speculations of a bumper harvest. While jeera arrivals have already begun in the mandis, the peak of harvest is forecasted to occur by the end of February, potentially leading to further softening of prices.

• Budget 2024 Expectations: Federation of Seed Industry of India, FSII's Vision Nurturing India's Agricultural Renaissance

  As India marches towards agricultural excellence, the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) emerges as a pivotal force steering the sector towards sustainable growth. With the impending Budget 2024, industry leaders anticipate a transformative roadmap that aligns with their vision of India becoming the "Seed Valley of the World." In this brief, we delve into the key expectations and perspectives put forth by FSII, outlining crucial areas that demand attention for the advancement of the nation's seed industry.

• ICAR-CRIDA Launches 21-Day Winter School to Enhance Climate-Resilient Farming

  In a bid to address the challenges posed by extreme weather events and the ongoing unusually cold winters, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR-CRIDA) inaugurated a 21-day Winter School titled "Application of Weather Information for Climate Resilient Farming." The event commenced today in Hyderabad and brought together 25 scientists and faculty members from various disciplines representing 11 states across India.