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International Day of Rural Women: The Indian Story of Rural Female Empowerment

India is a great mix of both urban and rural spaces. While urban spaces connect the country to technology and the outside world, the rural part of India produces food and fibre for the entire nation. But despite its valuable contributions, rural spaces in India suffer setbacks in education, technology, innovation, social change, and economic growth. Approximately half of this rural population...

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Children’s eye health: Why early detection is key

In regard to children, it can be inferred that intervention measures have to be implemented timely, and the same goes for eye health. Vision is a fundamental aspect of every child. It affects their learning capabilities, their relationships with other people, and their general well-being. However, many children suffer as various forms of eye problems go unnoticed mainly due to lack awareness ...

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PM Modi Unveils Rs 23,300 Crore Projects For Agriculture And Animal Husbandry In Maharashtra PM Modi disbursed PM-KISAN

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched Rs 23,300 crore initiatives related to agriculture and animal husbandry sectors at Washim in Maharashtra. Modi, who is on a one-day visit to Maharashtra, arrived at the Nanded airport in the morning, from where he was flown to Washim in a helicopter. In Washim, he offered prayers at the Jagdamba Mata temple in Poharadevi. He later paid t...

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Has agriculture performed better under Modi govt?

India’s farm sector has registered improved growth performance over the last two decades relative to the preceding two – and even more so during the ten years of the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government – according to a recent NITI Aayog paper.

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Adani and Google announce collaboration to boost clean energy in India

The Adani Group and Google announced a partnership aimed at enhancing their sustainability efforts and contributing to the growth of clean energy in India. In a press release on Thursday, Adani Group said that it would supply renewable energy generated from a new solar-wind hybrid project located at Khavda, Gujarat, home to the world's la...

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Mahatma Gandhi’s Vision for Indian Farmers and His Contribution to Indian Agriculture

 Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, is widely known for his role in India’s independence struggle, but his vision for India extended beyond political freedom. At the heart of Gandhi’s philosophy was a deep connection with India’s rural population, particularly ...

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Agriculture to play key role in making UP a $1 trillion economy

 

 

 

 The agriculture sector is set to play a pivotal in realizing the dream to make Uttar Pradesh a one-trillion-dollar economy. The state government is ...

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Sustainable Agriculture, Key to Viksit Bharat: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

 The vitality of soil as the foundation of life was a key focus at the recent Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2024 in New Delhi. Experts from various sectors, including farming, policy, science, and industry, convened to discuss the pressing need for collaborative efforts in nurturing soil health. This gathering emphasized that such efforts are essential to e...

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Experts to gather to advance idea of ‘Viksit Krishi for Viksit Bharat’ at Sustainable Agri Summit on August 7

 The Summit will offer a platform for stakeholders to discuss strategies for reducing agricultural emissions, achieving net-zero, tackling adverse impacts of climate change and transforming food production, distribution, and consumption

In the wake of adverse impacts of climate change and in keeping with Government of In...

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Modi takes charge as PM; first decision is to release Kisan Nidhi

 The instalment is expected to benefit 9.3 crore farmers and entails distribution of around Rs 20,000 crore.


Launched in 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme offers eligibl...

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