Empowering Rural Women in Agriculture: The Incredible Tale of Renu Sangwan In Haryana, India, the agricultural sector has undergone a fascinating transformation, driven by women who have shattered stereotypes and made significant contributions to the economy. One such inspiring figure is Renu Sangwan, a cattle farmer from Jhajjar district, who has revolutionized dairy farming and […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Zealand Delegation Visits GBPUAT to Strengthen Dairy Cooperation
International collaboration in dairy research and technological advancements. A high-level delegation from New Zealand recently visited GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, to foster international collaboration in dairy research and technological advancements. The visit was part of New Zealand’s Dairy Cooperation Programme, aimed at strengthening research ties and promoting sustainable […]
Climate Change: A Catastrophe in the Making
Unveiling the Climate Change Catastrophe and Its Future Threats Climate change is undeniably one of the foremost issues that the people of Earth should tackle since its harmful effects become more and more evident in every corner of the planet. Just recently, some scientific papers and news articles have thrown some light on the incredibly […]
National Horticulture Fair 2025: Pioneering Innovations in Indian Horticulture
National Horticulture Fair 2025 The National Horticulture Fair (NHF) 2025 is set to be a landmark event in India’s agricultural landscape, scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 1 at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR-IIHR) in Bengaluru. Under the theme “Horticulture for Viksit Bharat: Nutrition, Empowerment, and […]
The Unintended Consequences of US Aid: How Parthenium Weed Invaded India
Food for peace: USAID Intiative In the 1950s, India faced a critical food crisis, not just due to financial constraints but also because of widespread food shortages threatening national stability. To combat this, the Indian government, under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, sought assistance from the United States through the Public Law 480 (PL 480) program, […]
GBPUAT Signs International MoU with Charles Sturt University During 17th ASC 2025
G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) In the year 1960, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) was established in its birthplace located in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India. India’s first agricultural university, it is also the forerunner of agricultural education, research, and outreach there. GBPUAT is a well-known producer of farming […]