Hi, NewsWrap for December 25, 2022

25-December-2022: ICAR-CRIJAF, Tractor Rallies, Union Budget 2023-34, Godrej Group, Eggoz

25 December 2022

  • ICAR-CRIJAF Organized Kisan Diwas & Awareness Campaign to Use Natural Fibre

    The ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (CRIJAF), Barrackpore, is a leading institute that promotes sustainable jute-based eco-farming and the environmentally friendly conversion of agricultural waste into wealth. Aside from the economic importance of jute, the institute emphasizes the positive role of natural fibres in promoting a green and sustainable environment.

     

  • Haryana: SKM to Organize Massive Tractor Rallies on January 26

    In a meeting held in Haryana's Karnal, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) resolved to organize massive tractor rallies throughout the state to protest against government's plan to tax farmers for rural development. The farmer body demanded legal assurances for MSPs and denounced the BJP government for its 'anti-farmer' posture.

     

  • Union Budget 2023-24: Govt Plans Planting Cactus on Degraded Land for Biofuel, Food

    Budget 2023-24 could include a plan for cactus plantation and the use of the plant to meet India's energy needs. A proposal in this regard has been discussed in multiple meetings in the rural development ministry over the last month, according to a senior government official. Giriraj Singh, the minister of rural development, presided over these meetings.

     

  • Godrej Group Pays a Heartfelt Tribute to Indian Farmers with ‘BharatKaKisan’

    Not all superheroes wear capes, and this is especially true for the hardworking Indian farmer who works all hours of the day and night. On National Farmer's Day, also known as Kisan Diwas, the Godrej Group, India's leading conglomerate, releases a brand-new film titled 'BharatKaKisan' to recognize and celebrate the importance of Indian farmers in feeding the country and nation-building.

     

  • Eggoz Upraised Series B Funding to 66 crores

    Eggoz, a Gurugram-based Agri-tech startup, and a newly launched consumer brand have raised $8.8 million in the funding of Series B. The funding will be aimed at market expansion by investment in the supply chain and inviting top-skilled members into the Eggoz community. Consumer brand, Eggoz raised Series B funding of $8.8 million (60 crores) led by IvyCap Ventures with participation from investors NABVENTURES, Avaana Capital, and Rebright Partners.

     

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25 December 2022

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