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National Turmeric Board Inaugurated in Telangana

National Turmeric Board Inaugurated in Telangana: The Union Home Minister inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana, fulfilling a 40-year-old demand of turmeric farmers.A specialized statutory body set up by the Government of India to promote, regulate, and support the turmeric sector, from production to export. Headquarters: Nizamabad, Telangana – a […]

International Potato Centre

International Potato Centre: The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to establish the International Potato Centre (CIP)’s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) at Agra, Uttar Pradesh. International Potato Centre was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato and Andean roots […]

MSC Certification for Chilka Lake’s Mud Crab Fishery

MSC Certification for Chilka Lake’s Mud Crab Fishery: To boost India’s inland fisheries, a joint initiative led by ICAR-CIFRI (Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute) and Chilika Development Authority (CDA) aims to secure Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for Chilika Lake’s mud crab fishery. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organisation promoting sustainable […]

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign launched to modernize Indian agriculture through scientific outreach, sustainable practices, and farmer empowerment.Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is conducted biannually before the Kharif and Rabi sowing seasons to provide timely field-level guidance on improving crop production, soil health, and resource management. It aims […]

Sugar Boards

Sugar Boards: To combat the rising health risks associated with excessive sugar consumption among school children, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated the establishment of ‘sugar boards’ in over 24,000 affiliated schools across India. ‘Sugar boards’ visually display the sugar content in common beverages and snacks, educating children about the health risks […]