The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
NAGAPATTINAM: An awareness programme on best management practices in shrimp culture was organised by the Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai, at Avarikadu village in Thalainayar recently. The programme conducted under the aegis of NABARD focused on issues ranging from methods in the preparation and management of ponds, …
New Delhi Grain procurement by the government could see a quantum jump in coming years if the proposed Food Security Bill, which assures distribution of subsidised grain to large section of population, is enacted. Food minister KV Thomas on Wednesday said the annual foodgrain procurement could reach more than 60 …
It envisages setting up of demo plots on farmers' lands to start organic farming KARAIKAL: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has initiated a village development programme (VDP) for community-based capacity building at Agalangal village here in Karaikal. The programme introduced here recently, has taken on board …
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has agreed to refinance 33 district central cooperative banks (DCCBs) in Maharashtra to offer agricultural crop loan during 2011-12, without seeking guarantee from the state government. Instead, the state-run lender would provide refinance against unencumbered securities of these banks to offer …
Meeting of the District Level Review Committee held in Udhagamandalam Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Chennai, V.L.Sathish receives first copy In her message, Nilgiris Collector Archana Patnaik hopes bankers will strive to achieve targets The lion's share of Rs. 514.10 crore has been allocated for agriculture and allied …
District panchayat approves annual Plan THRISSUR: Thrissur district panchayat will implement development schemes to the tune of Rs.78 crore this financial year. District panchayat president K.V. Dasan told a press conference here on Wednesday that the annual plan document had been approved by the district panchayat governing council.
The Punjab Government today sanctioned Rs 122 crore to enable the Irrigation Department to complete flood protection measures before the onset of the monsoon in the state. Irrigation Minister Janmeja Singh Sekhon said the amount would be spent on strengthening the 1,198-km-long embankments, training 3,800 workers and de-silting the 7,233-km-long …
Disoi reserve forest (Assam-Nagaland border), May 22: The foothills of this hilly rain-fed reserve forest may soon turn into a picturesque tourist destination as well as a farmers
End to decade-long wait of 14 villages in Kannur KANNUR: A water supply scheme waiting to be commissioned in a couple of weeks ending a long delay of over a decade is all set to cheer people living in 14 drought-hit villages in the district. A longstanding dream of the …
Kohima, May 16: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 78.57 crore to the state to support 37 new rural infrastructure projects. Nabard general manager, Nagaland, U.S. Saha, said the money has been granted under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund to set up …
This document analyses and highlights the views and suggestions included in reports arising out of the Planning Commissions consultations with diverse stakeholders and also seeks to bring forth similarities and differences on key issues by comparing and contrasting the suggestions of ten core forums that submitted their views to the …
Better late than never. After a long delay, Assam is poised to make rapid strides in freshwater prawn cultivation. Pilot projects in the state have dispelled doubts over the feasibility of fresh water prawn farming in this region. According to sources in the Fisheries Department, fresh water prawn will be …
Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Taj Mohi-ud- Din today reviewed the pace of work on the Hydraulic projects under execution in the Ramanagar area of Udhampur district. He was informed that Rs. 1 crore is being expended on Jandhari and Channi- Mansar Water Supply schemes (WSSs) to make …
Indian being the important consumer of rice, the per capita availability of food (rice) had reached an all-time low of 64 kg per annum in 2008-09, which is 20 kg less than the minimum annual requirement of a normal person (NSSO survey). Therefore, to meet the nutritional needs of the …
Jamshedpur, April 5: For the little-known tribal village of Janumdih, the status of an exotic weekend getaway is close at hand. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has shown interest in promoting rural tourism at Janumdih, with a two-member team recently visiting the village in Potka block. …
KOLKATA, 5 APRIL: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has decided to increase the priority lending by Rs 20,000 crore for the state in 2011-12, said Mr PVS Suryakumar, general manager of Nabard. Speaking at a Press conference held in the city today, Mr Suryakumar said in …
Move aimed to address mismatch in demand and supply at urban centres To address the issue of vegetable shortage at urban centres across the country, the Centre plans to have clusters for vegetable cultivation and storage. One such cluster would be set in either the capital city or any city …
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) has sanctioned a loan of R128.53 crore to the Haryana government for strengthening and widening of 13 Rural Roads in in six districts and construction of 754 Anganwadi centres in 17 districts. This was informed by …
BHUBANESWAR: Speakers at a workshop here were unanimous on the need to identify and incubate innovative options for providing sustainable livelihoods to the rural poor. Inaugurating the workshop on Scouting and upscaling livelihoods innovations in Orissa, Chief Secretary Bijay Kumar Patnaik emphasised on innovative practices to solve social problems. One …
Thousands of hectares of land that had been lying idle for years in Tamil Nadu have been made cultivable through major interventions under watershed development project of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Being implemented in Tamil Nadu since 2001, around 160 watershed development projects are under way …
