India doubles grant to support education in Sri Lanka's plantation community
India has increased its education support grant to Rs 172.25 million for Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka. The funds will upgrade infrastructure in nine plantation schools across various provinces. This initiative forms part of India's ongoing educational development projects in Sri Lanka, focusing on infrastructure, equipment, and capacity-building.
Budget 2024: FDI makeover on the horizon? Govt eyes major overhaul in defence, insurance and plantation
The Indian government is considering reviewing FDI caps for key sectors like defence, insurance, and plantations to streamline processes and boost investment. This move aims to address stagnating FDI flows, despite India's 'China Plus One' strategy.
INROAD project converts nearly 70,000 hectares into natural rubber plantations in northeast in three years
In tune with the spirit of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat’, INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development), a project for supporting development of 2 Lakh hectares of rubber plantations in North East is being undertaken under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Andaman farmer 'Nariyal Amma' receives Padma Shri for innovative organic coconut plantation
Kamachi Chellammal, 'Nariyal Amma,' a 67-year-old farmer from Andaman, receives the Padma Shri for her innovative organic coconut plantation. Her methods include mulching for moisture retention, integrated pest management, and diversified cropping. Advocating for organic farming, she plans to promote agro-tourism. The award not only recognizes her achievements but also signifies the potential of sustainable agriculture in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Karnataka: Plantation companies owe Rs 2000 cr in lease rentals to Govt, says Forest Minister Khandre
Several plantation companies, including Tata Coffee, owe approximately Rs 2000 crore in lease rentals and interest to the Karnataka government for forest land leased since pre-Independence. These firms, cultivating coffee, tea, rubber, and pepper across regions like Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada, face legal action for non-payment. Leases, awarded during British rule for minimal rentals, continued post-Independence. Despite rental increases in 1997, some firms challenged this in court, accruing decades of unpaid dues.
PM Modi launches initiative focusing on generating Green Credits through plantation on degraded wasteland
This initiative involves creating an inventory of degraded wastelands, which can be utilised for planting by individuals and organisations. Participants undertaking environmentally positive actions will receive tradable green credits.
Govt to promote cactus plantations in low-irrigation areas to help treat degraded land: Giriraj Singh
The Indian government is considering the promotion of cactus plantations in low-irrigation areas to rejuvenate degraded land and explore biofuel production. A pilot project is currently underway in Rajasthan, where spineless cacti are being planted to produce biogas.
Assam CM seeks govt help for procuring 1 cr saplings for plantation under PM's LiFE Mission
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav to seek help for procuring one crore quality saplings for plantation under PM's LiFE Mission. The Union Minister assured his assistance to rope in experts from Dehradun to help the Government of Assam in the plantation.
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