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Millets: The Sustainable Superfood That Can Help Achieve Sustainable Development Goalsedit
The Times of India – Online
From national level Millet Melas in multiple states and international trade fairs attracting global community, India is celebrating 2023 – The International Year of Millets in its unique way. Referred as the ‘smart food’, from the well-being perspective, the millets are highly nutritious in terms of fiber, proteins, iron and minerals. But, from a sustainable development point of view, millets are turning out to be staunch contributors in curbing the consequences of climate change, food insecurity, poverty, and malnutrition. In case of India, promoting these nutritious and climate-resilient small-seeded grasses can go a long way in the quest for achieving UN SDGs and the globally appreciated Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) campaign.
NRRI submits proposals for identification of 10 new rice varietiesedit
The Economic Times – Online
The National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) has recently submitted proposals to the Central Varietal Release Committee (CVRC) for the identification of 10 new rice varieties, an official said. The institute’s director A K Nayak said that seven rice varieties sent from NRRI were recognised by the CVRC in the last one year. The institute will celebrate its 78th foundation day on Sunday, during which it will showcase its achievements so far. This year’s foundation day lecture has been named after the first director of the institute, K Ramiah, who was instrumental in identifying the site in Cuttack to establish the rice research centre in 1946.
Heatwaves may burden health, agriculture in India: Cambridge studyedit
The Hans India – Online
Heatwaves in India are increasing in frequency, intensity and lethality, burdening public health, agriculture, and other socio-economic and cultural systems, says a study. The study, “Lethal heat waves are challenging India’s sustainable development” published in PLOS Climate by Ramit Debnath of University of Cambridge, Britain, and colleagues, suggests heatwaves made more likely by climate change may impede India’s progress toward its sustainable development goals. India has committed to achieving 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), including no poverty, good health and well being, and decent work and economic growth.
Technology in Agriculture
IoTechWorld Avigation aims to sell 3,000 agri drones this fiscal, explore export marketedit
The Economic Times – Online
Agri drone manufacturer IoTechWorld Avigation is targeting to sell 3,000 drones this fiscal, a six-fold jump from the previous year, on rising demand mainly from agrochemical firms and agriculture universities. Startup IoTechWorld, which was founded in 2017 by Deepak Bhardwaj and Anoop Upadhyay, has a manufacturing facility in Gurugram. It sells agri drones at about Rs 7.5 lakh plus GST. Agrochemical player Dhanuka Agritech in 2021 announced an investment of Rs 30 crore in IoTechWorld for a minority stake. “We sold around 500 agri drones during the last fiscal year as against 100 drones in 2021-22,” IoTechWorld Avigation co-founder Deepak Bhardwaj said on the sidelines of an event on Saturday.
Paddy in India
Andhra Pradesh govt increases paddy purchase bags limitedit
Telangana Today – Online
The Andhra Pradesh government has increased the paddy purchase bag limit at the request of farmers. The State Home Minister, Taneti Vanitha, announced that the paddy purchase bags from farmers had been hiked to 95 bags from 79 bags. The minister, Taneti Vanitha, stated in the meeting with the civil supplies that the government will bear the transport and labour charges to bring paddy to RBK centres and supply gunny bags for free.
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That doomed feeling: How rising concern over climate change affecting people and nationsedit
The Financial Express – Online
Every day, Delhi-based Kaushal Jairam’s social media timeline is inundated with news feeds on climate change. Whether it’s a forest fire in California in the US, a glacier breaking apart in Antarctica or the rising heat in the national capital, these events have made him anxious, so much so that they have also started affecting his daily routine. The 34-year-old marketing professional has started carrying a water bottle to work and his own cloth bag for shopping, takes public transport or a metro ride from Delhi to his workplace in Gurugram and walks for about 1.5 km as an alternative to driving ...
Protecting the earth not just govt responsibilityedit
The Times of India – Online
As we celebrate Earth Day, it is crucial to remember 2023 motto “everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable.” With over 1.3 billion people and a rising economy, India is one of the significant contributors to environmental changes. Investing in our planet is not just a one-time affair but a continuous process that requires collective efforts from every individual, government, institution, and business. India’s growth is interlinked with the environment, and it is crucial to invest in sustainable development to ensure that the country’s growth does not come at the cost of the environment.