27-February-2024: Rythu Sammelan, Indian Fisheries Forum's Latest Guidelines for Sustainable Sector Growth, Uttarakhand Budget 2024

27 February 2024

• Rythu Sammelan Set to Take Place in Andhra Pradesh; Know What’s Special

  A two-day Rythu Sammelan is scheduled to take place on February 28th and 29th, 2024, at Centurion Univeristy of Technology and Management in Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh. It is organized by Centurion University in association with Krishi Jagran to support agricultural education and innovation. The inaugural ceremony of the conference will witness the esteemed presence of Andhra Pradesh's Education Minister Botsa Satyanarayana, as the chief guest. According to the university, this conference will mark a significant milestone in advancing agricultural education and innovation within the region.

• Indian Fisheries Forum's Latest Guidelines for Sustainable Sector Growth

  The stakeholders including researchers, government officials, farmers, industry representatives, civil society organizations, and students need to unite in the country’s efforts towards increasing production and maintaining sustainability in the fisheries and aquaculture sector urged the Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.

• Uttarakhand Budget 2024: State Finance Minister Highlights Budget's Focus on Farmers, Poor, Youth, and Women

  The Uttarakhand government has presented an ambitious budget of Rs 89,230 crore for the holistic development of the state. This budget marks a significant stride towards providing Uttarakhand with a distinctive global identity, focusing on various sectors including agriculture, education, healthcare, women empowerment, tourism, youth upliftment, and support for the elderly.

• India’s Epic Grain Storage Revolution: A Game-Changer for Agriculture

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched an initiative aimed at transforming India's agricultural landscape. This involves the pilot project of the world's largest grain storage scheme in the cooperative sector to enhance food security, reduce post-harvest losses, and empower farmers across the nation. Let us understand the scheme’s objective, implementation strategy, benefits, and more.

• Nauni Varsity Hosts Training Program for Nepalese Farmers and Agri-Officials

  A delegation of 30 farmers and representatives from the agriculture department has gathered at the Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Nauni to strengthen agricultural capacities in Nepal. The 10-day training program, titled 'Capacity Building of Public and Private Stakeholders for Organic Highland Apple and Walnut Farming in the Karnali Region of Nepal,' marks a significant collaboration between the External Affairs Ministries of India and Nepal.