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TS at forefront in agriculture sector: Tomaredit
Telangana Today – Online
Union Minister for Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar said Telangana was at the forefront in the agriculture sector with increased crop production and yield. In the wake of G20 Summit to be held in Hyderabad from June 15 to 17, he said the Centre and the State governments would work together to showcase India’s importance in the world agriculture sector. Along with Telangana Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy, the union Minister reviewed the arrangements for the G20 Summit at HICC next month. He said Hyderabad was chosen to host the G20 Summit keeping in view of its rich culture and progress in the agriculture sector.
Centre developing master trainers in agriculture: Tomaredit
The New Indian Express – Online
Stating that the Centre has been supporting the establishment of startups and training centres to strengthen Indian agricultural research, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar has said that efforts are on to develop master trainers in the sector. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the EEI Golden Jubilee Auditorium at the Extension Education Institute (EEI) here on Monday, he said: “The Union government is focusing on Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and EEIs with an objective to develop master trainers in agriculture.”
TS Govt. giving top priority to agriculture education: Puvvadaedit
Telangana Today – Online
The State government was giving highest priority to education, infrastructure creation, research and expansion related to agriculture sector, said Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar. The Minister inaugurated a newly constructed girls’ hostel building with 55 rooms with two floors and modern facilities built at a cost of Rs.7.35 crore at Agricultural College affiliated to Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University at Aswaraopet in the district on Monday.
Stubble Burning
Farm stubble burning on rise in Punjab and Haryana, but winds ward off threat in Delhiedit
The Times of India – Online
Stubble burning cases are going up in the neighbouring states as the rabi crop harvest season is underway in the northern plains. Punjab and Haryana have recorded nearly 12,400 and 3,000 wheat stubble burning cases, respectively, so far this year. It is, however, lower than last year because rain delayed harvesting, said experts. The impact of stubble burning on Delhi’s air quality is negligible in summer because of the wind speed but experts said stringent action was needed to ensure that farmland fire instances don’t increase during winter.