Bikramjit Singh Randhawa: From Corporate Success to a ₹100 Crore Organic Farming Empire in Punjab Bikramjit Singh Randhawa, a 42-year-old farmer from Gehlewal village in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, has transformed India’s organic farming landscape by establishing a ₹100-crore enterprise. He embodies the values of innovation, resilience, and sustainability, which are crucial for success in modern […]
Gujarat’s Biogas Revolution: Transforming Waste into Clean Energy and Sustainable Growth
Gujarat’s Biogas Revolution Gujarat has emerged as a beacon of sustainable energy by effectively transforming waste into biogas, showcasing a successful model of waste-to-energy conversion. This initiative not only addresses waste management challenges but also contributes to renewable energy production, environmental conservation, and socio-economic development. The Genesis of Gujarat’s Biogas Initiative The foundation of Gujarat’s […]
India Achieves Record Wheat, Rice, and Maize Production in 2024-25: Govt Report
India record crop production 2024-25 India has achieved unprecedented milestones in agricultural production for the 2024–25 period, as highlighted by the Second Advance Estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. The nation has recorded significant increases in the production of key crops, including rice, wheat, maize, groundnut, and soybean, underscoring the effectiveness […]
Cabinet Approves ₹3,880 Crore Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)
Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) On March 5, 2025, the Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with a total outlay of ₹3,880 crore for the fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. This strategic initiative aims to: Components of the Revised LHDCP The renewed […]
NDDB Partners with 26 Milk Unions Across 15 States to Establish Biogas Plants & Promote Sustainable Dairy Practices
Advancing Sustainable Dairying: NDDB’s Strategic Partnerships for Biogas Initiatives On March 3, 2025, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying organized a pivotal workshop titled “Sustainability in the Dairy Sector and Circularity” at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event underscored the Indian government’s commitment to […]
Echeveria Blue Bird: A Stunning and Easy-to-Grow Succulent
Echeveria Blue Bird Echeveria Blue Bird is a breathtaking succulent known for its rosette shape, powdery blue hue, and low-maintenance care. A hybrid of Echeveria colorata and Echeveria desmetiana, this plant has gained popularity among succulent enthusiasts and gardeners due to its striking appearance and adaptability. Origin and Taxonomy Belonging to the Crassulaceae family, the […]
India’s top Agricultural Exports: A Global Trade Powerhouse
Top Agricultural Products Exported from India India’s agricultural sector is crucial not only to feed the domestic population but also to link up with the global food markets. The variety of the country’s climate and the richness of its soil make it possible to grow many crops, which are later exported to other countries. India […]
GBPUAT Strengthens Global Ties: Interaction Meeting with Russian and Irish Universities
International Collaboration In a significant step toward international collaboration in education and research, an interaction meeting was held at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar. The meeting brought together representatives from St Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine, Russia, and University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. The Vice-Chancellor of GBPUAT, Manmohan Singh […]
Sikkim Orchid Festival 2025: A Celebration of Cultivation, Awareness, and Industry Collaboration
Orchid Festival 2025 Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Sikkim is well-known for its natural wealth, especially the incredibly beautiful orchids. In recognition of the fascination caused by these plants, the ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRCO) in Pakyong will be the venue for the Indian Orchid Festival 2025, taking place from March 1 to March […]
Best Medicinal Plants to Grow in Your Home Garden
How to Grow Your Own Medicinal Garden in India Have you ever dreamed of stepping into your garden and picking fresh, natural remedies straight from the plants you’ve grown? In India, where Ayurveda and herbal medicine have been part of life for centuries, having a medicinal garden at home is like bringing a piece of […]