Hi, NewsWrap for February 26, 2023

26-February-2023: Agriculture Budget, Rozgar Mela, Maharashtra's Health Scheme, OUAT, Solar Powered Crop

26 February 2023

  • Agriculture Budget Increases 5-fold to Rs 1,25,000 crore since 2014, Says PM Modi

    PM Modi took a shot at the previous regime, claiming that all budgets announced during the Modi 1.0 and 2.0 governments were geared towards 'Gaon, Gareeb, and Kisan.' "The agricultural budget, which was less than 25,000 crore in 2014, has been increased to more than 1,25,000 crore today," he said. While emphasizing India's foreign reliance on food security, PM Modi noted that "India's agricultural sector has remained distressed for a long time since independence." He emphasized how India's farmers transformed the situation by making the country not only 'atmanirbhar' (self-sufficient), but also capable of exporting food grains. "Today, India exports many types of agricultural products," the Prime Minister said, highlighting the government's efforts to make domestic and international markets more accessible to farmers.

     

  • PM Modi Addresses Rozgar Mela; Highlights Employment, Security Improvements in UP

    The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, addressed the Rozgar Mela of the Uttar Pradesh Government via a video message. This Mela was an occasion to provide appointment letters to direct recruits for Sub Inspectors in UP Police and equivalent posts in Nagrik Police, Platoon Commanders, and Fire Department Second Officers. In his address, the Prime Minister expressed his happiness that he is getting an opportunity to address a Rozgar Mela almost every week in BJP-ruled states. He mentioned that this is bringing much-talented youth who bring new thinking and efficiency to the government system. 

     

  • Maharashtra's Health Scheme Set to Provide Rs 5 Lakh Coverage Per Family

    The Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana is a health scheme that was launched in Maharashtra. The scheme is aimed at providing quality health care to citizens of the state, especially those from lower-income groups. The scheme was launched in 2012 and has since been providing financial protection to millions of families in the state. The scheme has been a success and has received praise from various quarters for its effectiveness. However, it has also faced criticism for its limited coverage and the limited number of empaneled hospitals. The governing body of the scheme has now proposed five critical changes to address these issues and improve the scheme's effectiveness.

     

  • OUAT Farmers’ Fair 2023: Pravat Kumar Roul, VC of Odisha Univ Hosts a Preparatory Meeting Today

    The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) is one of India's oldest agricultural universities. Many major steps are taken by OUAT for agricultural development. This time, the institute will host a two-day farmers’ fair in Bhubaneswar on February 27-28. Krishi Jagran is the media partner for this 2-day fair. OUAT has expanded its research and extension capabilities by establishing eight Zonal Research Stations, four Zonal Sub-stations, seven Commodity Research Stations, and thirteen Adaptive Research Stations across the state, in addition to 48 All India Coordinated Research Projects.

     

  • Solar Powered Crop Processing Unit to be Set Up in Hoshiarpur Village, Punjab Soon

    Three flour mills, rice shellers, oil expellers, and four masala/pulses grinders will be installed in the unit. The total cost of the project is Rs 73 lakh, and it has been approved through the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare's Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Scheme is a supplement to all other state and federal government programmes. In addition to this financing facility, any grant or subsidy available under any current or future Central/State government scheme can be used for projects.

     

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