Hi, NewsWrap for December 29, 2022

29-December-2022: IIT Guwahati-Enzyme-'RfGH5 4', Assam Agriculture Minister, BioVeda Agro Ventures, ICAR KVK, WAPCOS

29 December 2022

  • IIT Guwahati Discovers New Enzyme-'RfGH5 4'; Produces Bioethanol from Forest Scraps

    With dwindling fossil fuel reserves and climate change wreaking havoc on the world, adopting clean strategies based on renewable energy is critical. Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, can be used to fuel vehicles in addition to being used in spirits, drinks, and pharmaceutical products. RfGH5 4, an enzyme derived from the bacterium Ruminococcus flavefaciens, effectively breaks down cellulose and hemicellulose in woody biomatter and converts it to bioethanol. This bacterium can be found in the intestines of cows and other cud-eating animals.

     

  • Odisha Govt Approves Rs 367 cr to Empower Women in Agriculture Sector

    Women have always been important on the farm. Women's empowerment is critical for the health and social development of families, communities, and countries. Women can reach their full potential when they live lives that are safe, fulfilling, and productive. They can contribute their skills to the workforce while also raising happier and healthier children. "The scheme is introduced with the goal of doubling mushroom production across the State through area expansion involving women beneficiaries/WSHGs and making the state self-sufficient in the production of button mushrooms and loose flowers," according to an official statement.

     

  • Assam Agri Mininister Atul Bora Interacted with Local Farmers in Golaghat District's Bokakhat Area

    "The farmers have grown mustard on over 5,000 bighas of land here. In addition to mustard, local farmers have grown potatoes and pumpkins. Our department has provided full support to the farmers," said Atul Bora. Earlier on December 21, the Assam government announced in the state assembly that neighbouring states had encroached on over 82,000 hectares of the state's land. In response to a written query from Congress MLA Debabrata Saikia, Assam Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora stated that Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Mizoram have encroached on a total of 82,751 hectares of Assam's land.

     

  • ADB Ranks WAPCOS Among Top Consulting Firms in Water and Other Infrastructure Sectors

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in its Annual Procurement Report 2022, ranked WAPCOS as the top consulting services firm in the water and other infrastructure sectors, with the highest sanctioned financed amount. WAPCOS is a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. In a different report on its Members' Fact Sheet - 2022 that the ADB published, WAPCOS was listed as one of the Top 3 Indian Consultants engaged in Consulting Services Contracts under ADB Loan, Grant, and Technical Assistance Projects in the Energy, Transport, and Water, as well as Other Urban Infrastructure Sectors. The only Indian public sector company listed in the aforementioned categories is WAPCOS.

     

  • BioVeda Agro Ventures Secures Seed Funding from iAngels

    The Agri-tech platform, which was introduced in February 2022, offers a wide range of Agri-services for farmers to sell their agricultural produce, purchase agricultural inputs, and take advantage of credit facilities with lower interest rates on a single Digital Platform. The majority of the funds will go toward business expansion and technology, according to BioVeda. Delighted with the fundraising, Mahua Hazra, Co-founder & CEO of BioVeda Agro Ventures said, “We are delighted to have completed the seed funding round that will give us an impetus to seize the market opportunity & drive expansion. We are ready to dive into the fastest growing sector of Financial Inclusion and Rural E-Commerce. We believe that our business model will play a crucial role in easing the farmers’ access to better Credit facilities; Agri inputs supplies and help them obtain the best rates for their Agri-produce.”

     

  • ICAR KVK Launches 3 Agriculture Innovation Projects

    India, which has one-seventh of the world's population, depends on agriculture and related industries for its economic stability. India's main source of income is agriculture in all its forms. Modern technology can help Indian farmers maximize the potential of their land. On Tuesday, District Collector H. Krishnanunni, in the presence of P. Alagesan, Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR KVK MYRADA, launched the projects in collaboration with Rotary Club of Gobichettipalayam on KVK premises in Gobichettipalayam.

     

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