Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched commemorative coins and stamps on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in Ekta Nagar on Thursday.
The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 began today at Bharat Mandapam here in the national capital, marking a milestone moment for India's agriculture and export sectors.
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) National President Prem Garg on Thursday said that India will look to increase its rice export share from 40 per cent to 60 per cent through the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC), which is being organised in the national capital.
India's agriculture sector is witnessing a transition toward sustainable and climate-resilient practices, said Sanjay Sethi, National Technical Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
Ekta Nagar in Gujarat will witness a grand celebration on October 31, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the National Unity Day event, which stands as a tribute to the Iron Man of India and his vision of a united nation
The Chhattisgarh government on Thursday organised a workshop to plan preparations for the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on November 15, which will mark the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda.
Former Director General of Shipping Amitabh Kumar has said that the rapid development of inland waterways in India can be a "boon" for the agriculture sector, creating new export avenues for small and marginal farmers in riverine regions.
Environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Umashankar Pandey has underscored the urgent need for water conservation, emphasising the immense quantity of water required for agricultural production and daily consumption.
Rising rice production in India, a key producer, is being driven by a combination of factors, good rainfall and an incentive structure that favours paddy cultivation, according to noted agricultural economist Ashok Gulati, and Professor at the Indian Council for Research on International Eco