Contents1 Introduction2 About the Dairy Sector in India3 Significance of the Dairy Sector in India4 How did the pandemic impact the dairy sector in India?5 Challenges Faced by Sector5.1 Impact of Pandemic6 Government Initiatives for the dairy sector in India7 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction World Milk Day was celebrated on 1st June while National Milk day… Continue reading Challenges Facing Dairy Sector in India – Explained, Pointwise
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Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the dairy and livestock sector:4 Challenges faced by the dairy Sector:5 Adverse impact of Pandemic on the Dairy Sector:6 Steps taken by Government for the Dairy Sector:7 Concerns associated with the above steps:8 Way Forward: Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic has brutally impacted the dairy sector. There is a reduction… Continue reading Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
“Classical swine fever” vaccine and “Sheep Pox Vaccine” – Technology transfer done
What is the News? ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute has transferred the Technology for the Classical swine fever(CSF) & Sheep Pox Vaccines to M/s Hester Biosciences through Agrinnovate India Limited. Contents1 About the technology transfer:2 About Classical swine fever(CSF):3 Vaccine for CSF:4 About Sheep Pox Disease:5 Vaccine for Sheep Pox:6 Agrinnovate India Limited:7 Functions: About the… Continue reading “Classical swine fever” vaccine and “Sheep Pox Vaccine” – Technology transfer done
Union Minister inaugurates “e-SANTA Marketplace”
What is the News? The Union Commerce and Industry Minister virtually inaugurated e-SANTA. About e-SANTA: e-SANTA stands for Electronic Solution for Augmenting NaCSA farmer’s trade-in Aquaculture. Purpose: e-SANTA is an electronic marketplace providing a platform to connect aqua farmers and buyers. Further, The platform will also act as an alternative marketing tool between farmers &… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates “e-SANTA Marketplace”
“Shaphari Scheme” – Centre to Certify Shrimp Farms
What is the News? Marine Products Export Development Authority(MPEDA) launches a certification scheme for aquaculture called the “Shaphari Scheme”. About Shaphari Scheme: Shaphari is a Sanskrit word that means the superior quality of fishery products suitable for human consumption. Purpose: It is an Antibiotics free Certification Scheme. It certifies hatcheries and farms for the production… Continue reading “Shaphari Scheme” – Centre to Certify Shrimp Farms
Government launches “Madhukranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED
Contents1 What is the News?2 About MadhuKranti portal:3 About National Beekeeping & Honey Mission(NBHM):”4 About Honey Corners: What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister has launched the “MadhuKranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED. About MadhuKranti portal: Madhukranti portal is an initiative of the National Bee Board under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission.… Continue reading Government launches “Madhukranti portal” and “Honey Corners” of NAFED
White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment
Synopsis: Dairy cooperatives models adopted by India during Operation Flood improved women development in India Introduction: Women dairy farmers’ contribution to India’s white revolution is immense. That itself is a great reason for India to celebrate Women’s History Month in March. Contents0.1 What is the White revolution?0.2 Role of cooperatives in Operation Flood:0.3 Achievement of women… Continue reading White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment
KVIC launches “Project REHAB”
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a unique project called Project REHAB (Reducing Elephant – Human Attacks using Bees). About Project REHAB: Under this project, bee boxes would get used as a fence to prevent the attack of elephants. Aim: The aim is to create “bee-fences” to mitigate human– elephant… Continue reading KVIC launches “Project REHAB”
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
About Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development (AHIDF) is a Central Sector Scheme. It was launched by the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairying. Aim: To facilitate incentivization of investments for Dairy processing and value addition infrastructure Meat processing and value addition infrastructure and Animal Feed Plant. Objectives: To help increase… Continue reading Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
TIFAC launches SAKSHAM Portal and Seaweed Mission
What is the news? Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) celebrated its 34th Foundation Day. The theme of the Foundation day was: “Technology, Innovation and Economy for Atma Nirbhar Bharat”. About TIFAC: It is an autonomous technology think tank under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology. It was… Continue reading TIFAC launches SAKSHAM Portal and Seaweed Mission
