27-March-2023: TNPL, Bhupesh Baghel, Growpital's Sustainable Agriculture Model, Nadru in High Demand
27 March 2023
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TNPL Begins Removal of Invasive Trees to Address Ecological Issues
Because the state forest department's initiatives were mainly ineffectual, the government made a crucial policy decision to allow Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd (TNPL) to remove the invasive trees and use the wood to make paper. The drive, which began in January of this year, is the most extensive fight against invasive species to yet. Supriya Sahu, Assistant Chief Secretary to the Government, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Department, said that TNPL has expressed interest in removing two of the state's seven major invasive tree species, Wattles and Senna spectabilis, depending on economic feasibility. According to approximate official estimates, these two species have infested over 42,000 hectares.
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Constant Work Being Done for The Prosperity of Farmers: CM Baghel
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel while addressing the gathering at the Kanwar Mahotsav and Kisan Mahasammelan organized in Chhuriya development block of Rajnandgaon district today said that the state government is continuously working to ensure that the farmers of the state remain prosperous and happy. Money is reaching farmers, labourers, and cattle herders through the state government's Nyay schemes. He further said that the scope of rice procurement has been expanded from 15 quintals to 20 quintals per acre, due to which the farmers are very happy.
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Growpital's Sustainable Agriculture Model Closes Fiscal Year with 60 crores in Revenue
Growpital- a sustainable agriculture fin-tech start-up, has announced its latest achievement in creating permanent wage opportunities for farmers and closing the fiscal year at 60 crores with a profit of 8 crores. One of its kind platform, Growpital offers investment opportunities in commercial agriculture projects. Investments through Growpital are focused on delivering maximum potential returns while minimizing risks through strategic diversification of crop plantations and the practice of varied farming methods. Growpital’s innovative business model supports the farming community, offers tax-free fixed returns to investors, and supplies high-quality agricultural products to buyers. Aligned with that, Growpital has grown from 100 acres to 2000 acres and is projected to acquire 7000 acres of farmland by the next fiscal year.
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Kashmir's Nadru in High Demand Across Country: says PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
"When there is talk of Kashmir, lotus, flowers, and fragrance, it is natural to think of Maa Sharda, who is seated on a lotus flower. The Great Temple of Maa Sharda was inaugurated in Kupwara a few days ago. This temple is built along the same path that one would take to visit Sharda Peeth,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his 99th Mann ki Baat. “The locals have contributed significantly to the Temple's development. I congratulate the people of Jammu and Kashmir on this auspicious work," he added.
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India To Write a Spectacular Story in Amritkal With Significant Contribution of Agriculture Sector: DG, ICAR Dr. Himanshu Pathak
Describing the coming together of Centre, states, industry, and Civil Society organizations in the welfare of the agriculture sector as a healthy thing, Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Director General, Indian Council of Agriculture Research & Secretary, Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India said that in the next 25 years, by the time India’s Amritkal is complete, India will write a better and spectacular story wherein agriculture sector will play an important role.
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27 March 2023
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KALRO Scientific Conference: Farmers Advised to Adopt Digital Tech in Agriculture
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Arunachal Pradesh: Workshop on Natural Farming Concludes at College of Horticulture & Forestry
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Disease Resistant Potatoes & Fortified Bananas Gets Govt Approval
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TNPL Begins Removal of Invasive Trees to Address Ecological Issues
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Krishi Sanyantra Concludes with Focus on Empowering Farmers with Technology
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Constant Work Being Done for The Prosperity of Farmers: CM Baghel
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7th Pay Commission: Salary Increment Calculation After the Latest 4% DA Hike
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Growpital's Sustainable Agriculture Model Closes Fiscal Year with 60 crores in Revenue
Growpital is a sustainable agriculture fin-tech start-up that offers investment opportunities in commercial agriculture projects,…
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Kashmir's Nadru in High Demand Across Country: says PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
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India To Write a Spectacular Story in Amritkal With Significant Contribution of Agriculture Sector: DG, ICAR Dr. Himanshu Pathak
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