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Atish Chandra Named New Agriculture Secretary

1994-batch IAS officer Atish Chandra appointed as India's new Agriculture Secretary. He will take charge from February 2026, replacing Devesh Chaturvedi. Read about the major bureaucratic reshuffle.

Manufacturing Key to Services Growth: EAC-PM

EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev emphasizes the symbiotic link between manufacturing and services for India's growth, countering arguments for a singular focus on services.

Manufacturing vital for services sector growth: EAC-PM

EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between manufacturing and services, defends manufacturing growth, and discusses formalization and inclusive growth for Viksit Bharat.

Chhattisgarh Begins Statewide Paddy Procurement

Chhattisgarh commences paddy procurement for 2023-24 at ₹3100 per quintal. 2.67 lakh farmers registered, 168 centers operational. State ensures timely payments to support farmers.

Assam man converts food waste into animal feed

Sreyance Modi from Jorhat transforms damaged packaged food into nutritious animal feed, addressing waste management and supporting farmers. Discover how his circular economy model works.

Varaha gets $30M for Indian soil-carbon project

Varaha raises $30 million from Mirova to expand its regenerative agriculture carbon project across 675,000 hectares in India, benefiting over 337,000 smallholder farmers. Discover how this investment shapes the future of carbon credits.

Amritsar Farm Fires Down 56% This Year

Amritsar achieves 56% reduction in farm fires this season through government initiatives and farmer cooperation. Learn how this environmental victory was achieved.

Polaris Deploys 10M Smart Meters Across India

Polaris Smart Metering is transforming India's power sector with 10 million smart meters deployment nationwide. Discover how they're doubling market share and revolutionizing energy management.

Bengaluru Hosts 11th Indian Horticulture Congress

Discover how the 11th Indian Horticulture Congress in Bengaluru is revolutionizing agriculture with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to boost farmer incomes and ensure food security.

Coconut Plucker Shortage Hits Goa Farmers

Goa's Canacona farmers face an unprecedented crisis as skilled coconut pluckers disappear, threatening the region's agricultural backbone and coconut supply chain.

PSU Banks Record ₹49,456 Cr Profit in Q2

India's public sector banks achieve historic quarterly profits with 9% growth, driven by reduced bad loans and improved interest income. Discover how state-owned lenders are transforming their financial landscape.

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