Makhana board in Bihar: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces in Budget Session 2025
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of a Makhana Board in Bihar to boost the production, processing, value addition, and marketing of Makhana…
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Kanak Aggarwal NAAS Girls Scholarship 2024-25: Promoting gender equality in Agricultural Education
To promote gender equality and support female students in agricultural education, Crystal Crop Protection Limited has announced the launch of the Smt Kanak Aggarwal NAAS Girls Scholarship. This initiative, worth…
Agricultural Classification of Crops | Types, Examples & Importance in India
In agriculture, knowing how crops are classified is as important as knowing how to grow them. Whether you’re a farmer, student, or agri-entrepreneur, understanding the agricultural classification of crops helps…
Sorghum (jowar): Nutrition, processing steps, and food products for a healthy lifestyle
Sorghum, scientifically known as Sorghum bicolor, is a versatile cereal grain plant within the Poaceae family, prized for its hardy nature and nutritional value. Originating in Africa, this crop has…
Government of India boosts minimum support prices (MSP) for Rabi Crops
In a resolute step aligning with the visionary commitment of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to enhance the livelihoods of our farming community, the Union Cabinet announced a major…
Sikkim: India’s 1st 100% organic state leading the way in sustainable farming
Sikkim, a small but progressive state in India, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the world’s first 100% organic state. Sikkim adopted organic farming in 2003, resolving to eliminate…
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): Transforming Rural India
Rural India, with its rich cultural heritage and agrarian roots, forms the backbone of the nation. However, it faces persistent challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and inadequate infrastructure. In response…
Rural development: Concept, need, training, and extension education
Rural development is a comprehensive approach aimed at improving the quality of life in rural areas by addressing various aspects, including economic, social, and infrastructural development. It recognizes the unique…
NREGA vs MGNREGA: Objective, Impact on Poverty, Unemployment, and Rural Development in India
India’s rural employment guarantee schemes have played a crucial role in addressing poverty, unemployment, and promoting rural development. Here, we will conduct a comprehensive comparative analysis of two initiatives: the…
Rural development organizations in India – DWMA, ATMA, ITDA, DRDA, and KGMV
Rural development in India remains pivotal in transforming the quality of life and economic prospects of the country’s extensive rural population. In 2023, the rural population percentage of India was…
Biofortification of Crops: Enhancing minerals and vitamins to combat micronutrient deficiencies
Biofortification, a novel agricultural approach, offers a promising solution to address micronutrient deficiencies. Micronutrient deficiencies, also known as hidden hunger, are a global health problem that affects over two billion…