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Prisoners in Chhattisgarh being trained mushroom cultivation in jail
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Baloda Bazar (Chhattisgarh) [India], September 22 (ANI): Under a fresh initiative by the Chhattisgarh government, jailed prisoners in Baloda Bazar are being trained to cultivate mushrooms in jail, which is making them opt for a better life once they get out.
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Governors of Goa and Gujarat launch natural farming project
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], September (ANI): The Governor of Goa, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai in the presence of Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devrath launched the project of natural farming organized by the Directorate of Agriculture at Raj Bhavan Donapaula today.
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Clean Ganga Mission organises 10th edition of 'Igniting Young Minds Rejuve
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration with APAC News Network organised the 10th edition of 'Igniting Young Minds Rejuvenating Rivers' webinar on Thursday with the aim of connecting youth and students wit
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Meghalaya CM launches 'Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme' for welfare of farme
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya) [India], September 1 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said the state's "Progress" scheme aims to ensure that the farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through different livestock farming activities.
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Taimur Ali Khan goes farming with mom Kareena
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): Actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are currently vacationing at the Pataudi Palace with their sons Taimur and Jeh.
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Trust Nature uniting forest and farming; Athachi wins 'Makers of India-Swa
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI/PRNewswire): Athachi Group, a Palakkad-based group focused on natural farming, has won the 'Makers of India-Swadesh Samman' award at the Swadesh Conclave, in celebration of 75 years of Independence. This is in recognition of the Athachi Group's Trust Nature
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Kerala government promoting marigold farming in Kochi ahead of Onam season
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 27 (ANI): The Kerala Government, through its farming department Cheranalloor Krishi Bhavan, has started promoting the farming of Marigold flowers among locals, ahead of the Onam festival. The aim behind this is to use the flowers for making floral carpets and o
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Agricultural diversity has positive impact on food security: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): According to a recently published paper from researchers including those from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, agricultural diversity can be an important driver of food security, but the magnitude of the contribution depends on the broader
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J-K: Apple farmers in Rajouri reap fruits of labour
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Jammu & Kashmir [India], August 22 (ANI): Farmers from the Rajouri district in Jammu & Kashmir have set a great example in apple farming. They are growing many different types of apples on small agricultural lands.
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Clean Ganga Mission urges farmers to adopt zero-budget natural farming und
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) organised a training-cum-workshop camp in Shirdi, Maharashtra and urged the farmers to adopt zero budget natural farming under 'Arth Ganga Campaign', said a press release by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Friday.
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Demand of organic vegetables prompted Rajouri farmers for organic farming
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 18 (ANI): The residents of Baljarrallan in Dhangri block Rajouri have adopted organic farming to increase productivity and grow pest-free vegetables, which helps them to lead a better life.
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Meghalaya disbursed Rs 1,000 crore to farmers in 4 years: CM
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
South West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) [India], August 11 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that over Rs 1,000 crore has been disbursed to farming communities in the state through different welfare schemes, including FOCUS programme, in the last four years.
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