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India's presence in global markets for apples, walnuts, almonds and saffron remains limited, with increasing import dependence and stagnant or declining exports, the Aayog said, in its report released on Wednesday. The Aayog said the mission project 'Operation Golden Greens' should be launched and implemented in a phased manner to improve the productivity of these commodities and make India globally competitive. NITI Aayog has proposed a mission project 'Operation Golden Greens' for horticultur ...Read More >
New Delhi: Aayog on Wednesday proposed an ambitious "Operation Golden Green" for Jammu and Kashmir aimed at transforming the Union Territory's horticulture sector and significantly boosting exports of apples, walnuts, almonds and saffron. In its report, Roadmap for Horticulture Development in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, the policy think tank said J&K possesses enormous untapped potential in global horticulture markets, but India's exports of these products have remained stagnant despite rising ...Read More >
The foundation stone for the facility was laid by Abdullah on August 4, 2025. The chief minister took a detailed tour of the facility and lauded the Agriculture Production Department for establishing hi-tech infrastructure in a record time. Calling it the government's responsibility to support farmers, Abdullah said, "In these circumstances, when farming is impacted by extreme weather events, it is the government's responsibility to help the farmers as much as possible. "We cannot change the ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized that the establishment of Centres of Excellence in agriculture and allied sectors is aimed at providing high-quality plant material and seeds to farmers, enabling them to significantly enhance their earnings. The Chief Minister made these remarks after inaugurating the Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship in Precision Vegetable and Floriculture Farming at Talab Tillo, developed under NABARD at a project cost of Rs 5.929 crore. La ...Read More >
India and Argentina have signed a Work Plan 2025-2027 to boost agricultural research and technology exchange. This collaboration will focus on areas like sustainable agronomy, biotechnology, and digital agriculture, with planned joint research and germplasm exchange. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral ties and leverage the complementary strengths of both economies. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Argentina ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Argentina on Wednesday reaffirmed their cooperation in sustainable agronomy, digital agriculture and biotechnology through new Work Plan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral agricultural collaboration. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Argentina, signed a 'Work Plan 2025-2027' to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, capacity ...Read More >
The Chief Minister cut the ceremonial ribbon and declared the garden open to the public, describing it as "a floral celebration that adds a new chapter to Kashmir's tourism story." Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated Kashmir's first Chrysanthemum Theme Garden at the picturesque Botanical Garden in Srinagar, marking a new milestone in the Valley's tourism and floriculture landscape. Developed at a cost of Rs 1.86 crore, the Chrysanthemum Theme Garden spans over 100 kanals and i ...Read More >
The new garden is expected to be thrown open for people in the next few days. In the fall, it's a riot of colours and blooming flowers decorating the landscape in the lap of the Zabarwan hills in Srinagar. The chrysanthemum garden, locally known as Gul-e-Dawood or David's flower, is the second theme garden in Kashmir, and it transforms the Valley's autumn. When everything else starts turning grey, chrysanthemums or mums are offering a spectacular splash of colours and fragrance. There are 50 e ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Kashmir is ready to welcome another floral attraction as the new Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, opens to visitors at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. The garden is set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 25. Spread over five hectares, the garden features more than 50 varieties of chrysanthemums with over 30 lakh flowers expected to bloom this season. Officials say the garden will remain open till late November, bringing li ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Oct 19: The City Centre here has burst into a riot of colours as nearly 3,000 Chrysanthemums-locally known as 'Gul-e-Dawood'-are on a two-day display to attract visitors. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The large-scale floral installation at the foot of the iconic Ghanta Ghar showcases more than 15 indigenous varieties and over 80 colours of the hardy autumn bloom. Seen as a first-ever attempt to attract tourists to the Valley's autumn season, the show is organised jo ...Read More >
The Himachal Pradesh Police launched a Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign at Himachal Pradesh University, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the university to collaborate on technology and research. This initiative coincides with the state's largest recruitment in the HPSEBL, addressing staffing shortages and improving services. The Himachal Pradesh Police Headquarters organized a crucial Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign at Himachal Pradesh University on Monday. This significant event included ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 24 (PTI) Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has invited global investors to explore opportunities in clean energy, responsible tourism, horticulture, IT, and wellness sectors in Himachal Pradesh. Sukhu, who addressed the House of Lords, London, on Tuesday evening at a summit hosted by the Indo-European Business Forum, highlighted the state's 100 per cent literacy rate, along with its strong foundation of trust and resilience, which make it an attractive destination for investment ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 24 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has created history by becoming the first Chief Minister in the country to address the House of Lords, London. He delivered his keynote address on Tuesday evening at a summit hosted by the Indo-European Business Forum, according to an official statement. In his address, the Chief Minister invited global investors to explore opportunities in clean energy, responsible tourism, horticultur ...Read More >
Lucknow: Union minister of science and technology Jitendra Singh, addressing the CSIR Startup Conclave in Lucknow, said the city holds immense potential to emerge as a major startup hub on the lines of Hyderabad and other southern cities. Singh praised CM Yogi Adityanath for his consistent support to the scientific community, noting that "scientists in UP always receive the CM's guidance and blessings." He recalled that it was from Lucknow that mint tablets reached global markets and credited th ...Read More >
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and ...Read More >
Kishtwar, Aug 03: For the first time, devotees visiting Shri Machail Mata Temple in Padder have access to fresh flowers at the Bhawan.This initiative was carried out by District Administration Kishtwar under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma and ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kumar Kotwal in coordination with the Department of Floriculture, Parks & Gardens, led by Arjun Singh Parihar, Assistant Floriculture Officer, Doda-Kishtwar.Support from flower growers and the local bus ...Read More >
On Friday, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K T Parnaik (Retired) made a formal visit to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Accompanying him was the First Lady of Arunachal Pradesh, Anagha Parnaik, who together presented the President with a meticulously compiled reference book titled 'Orchids of Arunachal Pradesh,' a release confirmed. This distinctive publication is not just a visual delight but also reflects the extraordinary diversity of orchid species ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has decided to implement a ban on artificial flowers, State Horticulture Minister Bharat Gogawale announced in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. The decision came after a meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday. Minister Gogawale stated, "We are committed to supporting our farmers, and this step is essential to safeguard their interests," according to The Indian Express report. The move follows growing concerns among horticulture farmers ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth approximately ₹131.45 crore in Spain, including a luxury yacht and immovable properties, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets belong to Pavel Prozorov, a Spanish national and the alleged mastermind behind the unauthorised forex trading platform OctaFX. The attached assets comprise a commercial Italian-model luxury yacht cruising in the Western Mediterranean, ...Read More >
Ganderbal, July 3: In a significant step towards promoting high-value aromatic crops, the first-ever consignment of dry lavender flower spikes from Kashmir was flagged off to Dehradun today by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, during his visit to the Model Floriculture Centre (MFC) Nunar in Ganderbal. Speaking on the occasion, the Director highlighted the growing economic potential of lavender, terming it one of the most profitable aromatic crops in the world. He said that the de ...Read More >
Nandi Hills, July 2 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today announced a series of significant administrative, educational, and infrastructure decisions following a high-level state cabinet meeting, including key renaming initiatives and major budgetary allocations for social welfare and water projects. Addressing reporters after the cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said, "We have declared Bangalore Rural District as Bangalore North. We have changed the name of Bagepalli to Bhagyana ...Read More >
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson and general secretary of the trade union 'Chandni Chowk Nagrik Manch', Praveen Shankar Kapoor, on Tuesday wrote to Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh complaining about the "poor condition" of the historic town and "lack of action by the MLAs and councillors" and seeking directions for its restoration. "The root issue in and around Chandni Chowk is that all MLAs and councillors are from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), under whose political patronage encroachments ...Read More >
Panaji : Women-centric empowerment programmes under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission, (DAY- NRLM) of the Centre have resulted in 3,250 self-help groups (SHGs) being formed in the state, of which 1,120 SHGs are credit linked and have taken Rs 340 crore loans from banks for business, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday. Sawant, who inaugurated a two-day state level bankers' conclave organised by the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission (GSRLM), said, "If al ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gross Value of Output (GVO) from the agriculture and allied sector at constant prices has shown steady growth from Rs 1,908 thousand crore in 2011-12 to Rs 2,949 thousand crore in 2023-24, marking an overall increase of approximately 54.6 per cent, according to a report released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday. The crop sector with GVO at Rs 1,595 thousand crore remains the largest contributor to total GVO (at constant prices) of agriculture and allie ...Read More >
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