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BIS sets up department for standardisation in Ayush sector

BIS sets up department for standardisation in Ayush sector

BIS has published 91 standards covering diverse subjects like single herbs, Ayurveda & Yoga terminology, Panchakarma equipment, Yoga accessories, and test methods for pesticide residues in herbs The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National

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PMFME scheme revolutionises Odisha’s micro food processing sector

PMFME scheme revolutionises Odisha’s micro food processing sector

The PMFME scheme is catalysing this transformation, providing essential support to micro-food processing enterprises through training, capacity-building, seed capital, and credit linkages In a monumental boost for India’s burgeoning organic food sector, the PM Formalisation

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India exports 2.60 lakh tonnes of onion till July

India exports 2.60 lakh tonnes of onion till July

Centre procures 4.68 lakh tonnes for price stabilisation buffer The government has lifted the onion export prohibition from 4th May 2024 and has allowed the export with minimum export price of (MEP) of $550 per MT

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States can buy rice from FCI without participating in e-auction 

States can buy rice from FCI without participating in e-auction 

The decision has been taken to reduce the huge surplus of stocks before the commencement of the new procurement season Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad

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Food and Consumer Affairs Minister launches PMS mobile app

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister launches PMS mobile app

The newly added 16 items included are bajra, jowar, ragi, suji (wheat), maida (wheat), besan, ghee, butter, brinjal, egg, black pepper, coriander, cummin seed, red chillies, turmeric powder and banana Department of Consumer Affairs, Government

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India’s pulse production increase to 244.93 lakh tonnes

India’s pulse production increase to 244.93 lakh tonnes

This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Ramnath Thakur in a written reply to Lok Sabha All India's production of pulses has increased from 163.23 lakh tonnes

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WorldFish- ICAR ties get stronger for brighter blue future

WorldFish- ICAR ties get stronger for brighter blue future

The 2024-2028 work plan outlines research activities in collaboration with three ICAR institutes: Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, and Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture India has quietly risen in rank

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Pralhad Joshi flags off subsidised tomatoes at Rs 60 per kg

Pralhad Joshi flags off subsidised tomatoes at Rs 60 per kg

The Centre undertook the market intervention initiative to stabilise rising tomato prices in the retail market Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi launched the sale

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Budget 2024: Government aims to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds

Budget 2024: Government aims to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds

To enhance vegetable supply chains, the government plans to develop large-scale clusters for vegetable production near major consumption centres and promote Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, and startups In the first budget of the Modi 3.0

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Budget 2024: FM announced the establishment of digital agriculture infrastructure

Budget 2024: FM announced the establishment of digital agriculture infrastructure

Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister announced the establishment of digital agriculture infrastructure, annual digital crop survey and mapping of farmers to their land parcels will facilitate better credit risk assessment and enhance formal credit penetration