Hi, NewsWrap for July 11, 2023

11-July-2023: ICAR-CIFRI Awarded Progressive Fish Farmers, Union Fisheries Minister Rupala, Agricultural Scientists, Telangana Minister Niranjan Reddy Garu

11 July 2023

  • ICAR-CIFRI Awarded Progressive Fish Farmers on National Fish Farmers’ Day, 2023

    National Fish Farmers’ Day is celebrated on July 10, to commemorate the stupendous achievement of induced breeding technique, which is contemplated as the torchbearer of the ‘First Blue Revolution’ in India. Prof. Hiralal Chaudhary and Dr. K. H. Alikunhi pioneered the ‘Induced breeding technique which was successfully developed in Angul fish farm, Odisha on July 10, 1957, under the then Central Inland Fisheries Research Station, presently known as ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI), Barrackpore.

  • Telangana Minister Niranjan Reddy Garu Flags-off 10 Mobile Vans Raising Agri-Input Awareness for Higher Yields, Farmer Income

    The Minister of Agriculture and Co-operation of Telangana, Singireddy Niranjan Reddy Garu today flagged off 10 mobile vans as part of ACFI’s ambitious mass campaign ‘Jago Kisan Jago’ to raise awareness among farmers about the role of quality Agri-inputs (Agrochemicals) for Increasing Quality Yield and Income of Farmers and the significance of obtaining proper bills to ensure the purchase of quality Agri-inputs.

  • Centre's Rice Allocation Policy Receives Support from Opposition-Ruled States

    India’s rice policy aims at ensuring food security and supporting farmers. The government implements Minimum Support Price (MSP) to provide a guaranteed price to farmers for their rice crops. It also procures rice from farmers at MSP to maintain buffer stocks.

  • Union Fisheries Minister Rupala Emphasizes on Enhanced Innovation in The Fisheries Sector

    During the National Fish Farmers Day 2023 meeting, Fisheries Summer Meet, and Start-up Conclave near Chennai, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, commended start-ups and the scientific community for their innovative technologies benefiting fishermen.

  • 117 Agricultural Scientists Successfully Complete Foundation Training at ICAR-NAARM

    Former Vice Chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, A. Padma Raju, highlighted the benefits of working in remote areas for agricultural scientists to enhance rural conditions and improve the lives of people. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the 112th batch of the Foundation Course for Agricultural Research Services (FOCARS) trainees at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Raju emphasized the importance of commitment among budding scientists in addressing agricultural challenges. He also encouraged them to share their research work and experiences for the betterment of society.

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