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New Delhi:India and France are strengthening their long-standing scientific partnership to advance research and innovation in agriculture and allied sciences through the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA). Established in 1987, CEFIPRA is a unique bilateral institution supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Ministry…
Hyderabad:The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, will organize an international workshop titled “MANAGE Dialogue 2026: Future of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services” from 24 to 26 February 2026 at its campus in Hyderabad, India. The three-day global dialogue aims to bring together policymakers, researchers, extension professionals, development practitioners, agri-startups, and students to…
Hyderabad: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is set to launch a ₹1,000 crore second fund for start-ups through its investment subsidiary, Nabventures, marking a significant push to strengthen India’s rural and agri-start-up ecosystem. Announcing the initiative, NABARD Chairman K V Shaji said the new Fund II will build on the success…
New Delhi: In a landmark judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has significantly reshaped the understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by affirming that environmental and ecological responsibilities are intrinsic to it. The ruling elevates CSR from discretionary philanthropy to a domain of constitutional and strategic accountability, sending a clear signal to corporate India….
Leverhulme Trust Announces Timeline for Early Career Fellowships 2026 The Leverhulme Trust, one of the UK’s most prestigious research funding bodies, has announced the timeline for its Early Career Fellowships (ECF) 2026, a flagship scheme designed to support outstanding early-career researchers in building an independent academic profile. Widely regarded as a benchmark award within the…
New Delhi, 23 December 2025 — Today, India celebrates National Farmers’ Day—also known as Kisan Diwas—a national observance dedicated to honoring the immense contributions of farmers to the country’s economy, food security, and rural life. The day falls on 23 December every year, marking the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth prime minister…
India’s efforts in scientific research face a significant challenge as the number of doctoral candidates in science remains low compared to global peers, despite its large population, experts say. At the 7th Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav in Goa, Sunil Kumar Singh, Director of the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), highlighted that only about 10,000 people…
New Delhi: Applications are now open for the Aspire Leaders Program 2026, a fully funded global leadership initiative designed for ambitious college students with a passion for leadership, innovation, and social impact. The program, co-founded by faculty from Harvard University, aims to empower young leaders from diverse backgrounds by providing world-class learning and global exposure—at…
New Delhi:The Government of India is accelerating the use of technology in farming through the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM), a flagship initiative aimed at modernizing agriculture, improving decision-making and enhancing farmer incomes through digital solutions. The mission marks a major shift toward technology-driven, data-enabled and farmer-centric agriculture, aligning with India’s broader vision of Digital India…
Amaravati:The Champion Farmer Initiative of Andhra Pradesh is gaining attention as a farmer-centric programme that recognises and promotes best agricultural practices at the grass-root level. The initiative focuses on identifying progressive farmers and empowering them to act as local leaders, helping improve productivity, sustainability and farm incomes across rural communities. By encouraging farmer-to-farmer learning, the…