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AgroPolicy, Agrotech, Dairy, Live Stock, Poultry, R&D, Start ups

The conclave focussed on three technical thematic sessions namely increasing productivity and improving animal health, value addition and market linkages and innovation and technology

Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying inaugurated the Unnat Pashudhan Sashakt Kisan Conclave-the conclave of 75 entrepreneurs and exhibition of 75 indigenous livestock breeds’ in New Delhi. Dr L Murugan, MoS, FAHD and Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, MoS, FAHD were the Guests of Honour.

More than 1200 farmers were present in the event. The farmers from across the country were connected with the event through 1,000 common service centres.

Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of FAHD in association with CII has organised the Conclave with a focus on dairy and poultry farmers, innovative entrepreneurs, startups and industry.

Rupala launched the training programme for A-HELP at the conclave. The minister felicitated three Padma Shree awardees – Prof Moti Lal Madan, Dr Kushal Konwar Sarma and Dr Sosamma Iype during the event. Further, Rupala felicitated the winners of the Animal Husbandry Startup Grand Challenge 2.0 at the Conclave. A coffee table book about 75 indigenous breeds and 75 Entrepreneurs was launched at the Unnat Pashudhan Sashakt Kisan Conclave. The event showcased videos of four farmers who have achieved recognition at the national and global levels due to their innovative techniques in the farming and dairy sector.

The conference focussed on three technical thematic sessions namely increasing productivity and improving animal health, value addition and market linkages and innovation and technology.

The conclave focussed on three technical thematic

Agri Genomics, Agro chems – Chemicals, AgroPolicy, Animal Health, Dairy, Live Stock

Discusses various initiatives to increase cooperation in the dairy sector through R&D, genetic improvement, and trade and investment

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala recently visited Brazil from May 16-20, 2022 on invitation from the Marcos Montes Cordeiro, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Brazil and led a delegation of experts from animal husbandry and dairying sector and representatives of the private sector.

Rupala held discussions with his Brazilian counterpart and both Ministers agreed to further strengthen the mutually beneficial ties.
Rupala held meetings with Presidents of the Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders (ABCZ), the Mayor of Uberaba, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), and the Brazilian Cooperatives Organization (OCB) and discussed ways to increase cooperation in the dairy sector through R&D, genetic improvement, and trade and investment.

Rupala visited the facilities of UPL, an Indian multinational company that manufactures and markets agrochemicals and also offers crop protection solutions. During the visit, the minister was accompanied by Dr B Arun Prasad, Director, Central Frozen Semen Production and Training Institute and Dr Neelesh Nayee, Senior Manager, Animal Breeding, National Dairy Development Board among other members of the delegation.

Discusses various initiatives to increase cooperation in

Agro Universities, AgroPolicy, Agrotech, R&D

Discussions were held on the implementation of the New Education Policy – 2022 in the agricultural education arena

“Our concerted efforts should be to make the self-dependent agricultural sector along with Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. This will help to strengthen the country’s economy,” said Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Tomar was addressing the inaugural session of the ‘Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of State Agricultural Universities & Directors of ICAR Institutes – 2022’ organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi at the National Agricultural Science Centre Complex, New Delhi.

He also underlined the implementation of the New Education Policy – 2022 in the agricultural education arena.

Tomar stressed providing the farmers with quality education to help them withstand the recent competitive world. The need for linking and attracting the youths to the agricultural sector was also emphasised in the Union Minister’s address. He asserted the Central Government’s aim and vision to reduce the farmers’ expenditure and provide them with prompt results. The Union Minister advised the council to have quality interactions with the retired/former staff members of the council that will benefit the young task force in their research. The importance of organic products in agricultural exports was underlined by him.

Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying emphasised attracting and linking the youths with the agricultural sector. The Union Minister applauded the ICAR’s pivotal role in enhancing the agricultural and allied sciences production of the country.

Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare stressed the need for promoting precision farming to a large extent. He urged the Council for enhancing the research in the arena of horticultural sciences. ‘Utilising the new Education Policy – 2020, the agricultural students can become a role model for the others,” said Choudhary. The minister accentuated providing vocational education to the farmers’ children on a priority basis.

Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare also marked her presence as the Guest of Honor during the occasion.

Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR) asserted the Council’s commitment to providing quality agricultural and allied sciences services to the nation. The DG stated that the Council has enabled the unique management of Universities to decide the pathways for a brighter future. The effective implementation of the New Education Policy – 2020 by the ICAR was underlined by Dr Mohapatra. The need for developing such digital platforms that can enable the farmers to get in touch with the ICAR Institutes effectively was highlighted in the Director General’s address. 

Sanjay Garg, Additional Secretary (DARE) & Secretary (ICAR) delivered the welcome address.

Proposing the vote of thanks, Dr RC Agrawal, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Education), ICAR highlighted the various achievements made by the Agricultural Education Division of the Council. The dignitaries also released the various ICAR Publications and Products on the occasion.

The Vice-Chancellors of State Agricultural Universities; Deputy Directors General of ICAR; Senior Officials of ICAR and NAHEP along with the Heads of Krishi Vigyan Kendras and Agricultural Scientists participated in the conference.

Discussions were held on the implementation of

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, E-commerce

Chairman, NDDB hands over cheque of Rs.16.32 crore to KOF as working capital loan

Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying recently launched NDDB’s Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) at NDDB, New Delhi. In his presence, Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) handed over a cheque of Rs.16.32 crore to KOF as a short-term working capital loan at a concessional interest rate of 6.25 per cent per year for sourcing oilseeds and edible oil at reasonable prices during the harvest season.

Rupala also launched custom packing of Dhara sunflower edible oil at Karnataka Cooperative Oilseeds Growers’ Federation (KOF), Bengaluru.

Chairman, NDDB hands over cheque of Rs.16.32

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, Dairy, Horticulture, R&D

Ministers discussed ways to improve the agri sector and the role being played by ICAR

The 93rd Annual General Meeting of the ICAR Society was recently organised at the National Agricultural Science Centre Complex, New Delhi.

Delivering his presidential address, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar underlined the establishment of the ICAR in 1929. The pivotal role played by the Council through its research and technology development in creating the food and nutritional security in the country with the untiring cooperation of farmers and scientists over the years was also highlighted by the minister. Tomar underlined the record production of the food grains and horticultural products in the country that has made us self-sufficient to meet not only the domestic demands enabled to supply the same to the different countries as well.

Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying urged for recognising the local techniques of the small farmers. The encouragement of the cheese made from Banshi Gir Cow’s Milk for export was also stressed by the Union Minister. Rupala suggested the ICAR get benefitted from the upcoming three events – G20 Conference, International Dairy Programme and Jamnagar getting International recognition in Ayurveda.

Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare urged for working in pace with the visions of the Prime Minister. He said that there is a scope for working in the field of horticulture. Mentioning a number of plants that are being imported, the minister urged for developing their varieties in the country itself.

Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog stated that in the current Financial Year, India’s Agricultural exports have crossed $50 billion. He said that there has been an increase of about 22 per cent in a single Year.

Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR) underlined the development of 389 new varieties by the ICAR during the last Year. The DG mentioned the focus on crops and pulses varieties. Dr Mohapatra stated that the new research in food crops and horticultural arenas have benefited the country to a large extent.

Raghavji Patel, Cabinet Minister, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cow Breeding, Government of Gujarat; Virender Kanwar, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Government of Himachal Pradesh; Tage Taki, Minister Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture & Fisheries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh were among the Guests of Honor during the occasion.

The Members of ICAR Society; Members of ICAR Governing Body along with Sanjay Garg, Additional Secretary (DARE) & Secretary (ICAR); Sanjiv Kumar, Financial Advisor (DARE) and Senior Officials & Scientists of ICAR were also present during the occasion.

The ministers released the various ICAR Publications and Products during the occasion.

Ministers discussed ways to improve the agri

Live Stock

The book compiled by Sahjeevan andan “APEKSHA (Expectations) PATRA” was shared by a group of Maldharis from Saurashtra & Kutch

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala has recently addressed the Saurashtra Maldhari Sammelan, organised by Sahjeevan (Centre for Pastoralism), at Upleta in Rajkot district of Gujarat. With the theme “Fostering Pastoralism in Saurashtra- Conservation and its Sustenance”, the Sammelan deliberated upon the conservation of threatened breeds of livestock, particularly the Halari breed of Donkey (breeding tract: Jamnagar and Devbhoomi Dwarka districts of Gujarat).

The Sammelan also deliberated upon constituting an advisory committee with participation of stakeholders for collaborative efforts; need for evolving programmes and schemes with dedicated infrastructure for breeding and health care; enhancing resilient livelihood strategises with a focus on the milk economy; optimising tenurial security of the Halari donkey breeders with access to seasonal grazing and CFR rights.

Parshottam Rupala released a book ‘Pastoral Breeds of India’, compiled by Sahjeevan andan “APEKSHA (Expectations) PATRA” was shared by a group of Maldharis from Saurashtra & Kutch at the event.

A sizable number of Community representatives from community institutions, officials from Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India; officials from State Animal Husbandry department, Government of Gujarat; Scientists from National Research Centre for Equines (NRCE); leading resource persons & representatives from Civil Society organisations participated in the workshop.

Interacting with the Maldharis, particularly Halari Breeders, Kahami & Bhagri Breeders and Panchali Dumma Sheep Breeders, Union Minister Rupala said that The National Livestock Mission (NLM) been designed to cover all the activities required to ensure quantitative and qualitative improvement in livestock production systems and capacity building of all stakeholders.

The book compiled by Sahjeevan andan “APEKSHA (Expectations)

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, Sustainability

The programme will start in Mandvi on Feb 5 and end in Porbandar on Feb 6

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala will inaugurate the ‘Sagar Parikrama’, organised by The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and National Fisheries Development Board along with Department of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat, Indian Coast Guard, Fishery Survey of India, Gujarat Maritime Board and fishermen representatives on February 5, 2022.

The Parikrama, starting from Mandvi at Shyamiji Krishna Varma Memorial, Gujarat, as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’, is an endeavour to know the problems of Coastal fisher folk. It will be organised in other districts of Gujarat and other State/UTs in subsequent phases.

Raghavjibhai Patel, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cow-breeding, Government of Gujarat; Jitubhai Chaudhari, State Minister of Kalpsar and Fisheries; Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary (Fisheries), Government of India; Nalin Upadhyay, Secretary (Fisheries), Govt of Gujarat and senior officials of Department of Fisheries, Govt of India, National Fisheries Development Board, Govt of Gujarat, Fishery Survey of India, Gujarat Maritime Board, and Indian Coast Guard are likely to grace the occasion.

The Parikrama shall be accompanied by the state fisheries officials, fishermen representatives, fish-farmers entrepreneurs, stakeholders, professionals, officials and scientists from across the nation.

During the event, certificates /sanctions related to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampadha scheme (PMMSY), KCC & State Scheme shall be awarded to the progressive fishermen, especially coastal fishermen, fishers and fish farmers, young fishery entrepreneurs etc. Literature on PMMSY scheme, state schemes, FIDF, KCC etc. shall be popularised among fishers through print media, electronic media, videos and digital campaigns with jingles. A song on Sagar Parikrama shall also be launched in the contest of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’.

The journey of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ shall focus on the sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for food security of nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities and protection of marine ecosystems.

The Sagar Parikrama is proposed to be conducted in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route down right from Gujarat, Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands to have interaction programme with fishermen, fisher communities and stakeholders in these locations and districts to know the problems of coastal fisher folk.

The first leg of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ shall start on February 5, 2022, from Mandvi and end at Porbandar on February 6, 2022. The entire distance will be covered from the coastline of Mandvi on the coast of the Arabian Sea in the Kutch district of Gujarat, situated at the estuary where the river Rukmavati meets the Gulf of Kutch.

The programme will start in Mandvi on