Tag: Food security
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The science behind Hemp
This is the biggest achievement for the entire hemp industry, as the FSSAI's recognition of hemp as nutritional products will not only help in the introduction of new era for the product but also bring a new wave for the hemp products.
December 17, 2021 -
Centre amends Food Security Rules to prevent ration leakages
It aims to ensure the right quantity to beneficiaries in the distribution of subsidised foodgrains under the National Food Security Act
June 21, 2021 -
Food For All
The required increase in food production can be achieved if investments are made and policies conducive to agricultural production are put in place. But increasing production is not enough to achieve food security. It must be complemented by policies to enhance access by fighting poverty
October 8, 2020 -
Farmers’ distress and flawed priorities
Firstly, the much-discussed loan waivers. Now there is no doubt that farmers need relief from debt, not just from bank loans but also from loans of private moneylenders.
December 24, 2018 -
Kenya looks for Indian investments on strategic areas
India is the third largest source of inbound tourists to Kenya. Over 60,000 Indian tourists visited Kenya in 2017.
November 16, 2018 -
World Food Day: Khadya Sathi ensured food security of over 8.5 cr in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee
On the World Food Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday the state government had ensured food security for more than 8.5 crore people through its “Khadya Sathi” scheme. Mamata Banerjee tweeted from her Twitter account, “Today is #WorldFoodDay. We have ensured the food security of more than 8.5 crore people of …
October 16, 2018 -
Centre lauds Punjab steps to improve procurement system
An official spokesperson said Union Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan, in a letter to Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, has conveyed the appreciation of Union government.
September 18, 2018 -
Ground water recharge, solar micro irrigation in 15 dists
Fifteen water stressed districts of Odisha will be covered under ground water recharge and solar micro irrigation projects at an estimated cost of Rs 1,150 crore, the first of its kind in the country to ensure food security in vulnerable tribal areas. The Green Climate Fund (GCF), an international institutions will provide a grant of …
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August 11, 2018 -
Climate and food security~II
As a comprehensive approach to sustainable agricultural development, the CSVs focus on climate change hotspots in Africa, Asia and Latin America with critical climate-smart interventions in key areas to encourage the villages to adopt (1) weather-smart activities (weather forecasts, ICT-based agro-advisories, index-based insurance, stress-tolerant crops and varieties, and climate analogues), (2) water-smart practices (resilient water …
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April 11, 2018 -
Climate and food security~I
The agricultural system the world over is under tremendous pressure on the use of resources. This is largely due to the burgeoning population, urbanisation, climate change and environmental decline. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has estimated that food production will have to be raised by at least 60 per cent to …
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April 10, 2018 -
WTO talks collapse, no agreement on food security
The talks collapsed at the WTO’s 11th ministerial conference with the US reneging on its commitment to finding a permanent solution to the public food stockpile issue, resulting in disappointment to developing countries such as India. As the US refused to engage, the 164-member World Trade Organisation (WTO) failed to reach a common ground for …
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December 14, 2017 -
Urban rush – of migration and food security
Global trends are indicative of the travesties faced by populations, who migrate due to lack of food security and conflict.
October 26, 2017 -
‘Future smart foods can promote nutrition security in the Himalayas’
With climate change a reality and the latest Global Hunger Index revealing a horrific scenario for the world’s mountain people in developing countries in South Asia, including India, promoting genetic plant diversity in the mountains can be one important step to battle food insecurity. Traditional plants provide sufficient nutrition and have adapted well to the …
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October 18, 2017 -
Latin America important for India’s food security: MEA official
"Blessed with vast resources and talent, the LAC region countries are already a very important segment of world economy," Preeti Saran said.
October 24, 2016 -
Indian, Aus scientists partner to develop salt-tolerant rice
A team of Australian researchers has partnered with an Indian research foundation in an effort to develop a variety of salt-tolerant rice, as part of a broader project to address the issue of food security. An agreement was signed between the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and M S Swaminathan Research Foundation in Chennai last week …
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September 12, 2016 -
Govt plans Centre of Excellence on food security
The government is planning to set up a Centre of Excellence (CENEX) on food security in Delhi, on similar lines of Brazil, that would act as a think-tank and support government initiatives. The centre would be set up in collaboration with the UN agency World Food Programme (WFP). The WFP and Brazilian government had in …
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August 21, 2016 -
Need to review UK immigration rules: Keith Vaz
After assisting sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan obtain a UK visa, Keith Vaz, the British parliament&’s longest-serving Asian MP has called for a review of the immigration rules in such a way that they encourage Indians to visit and work in the country. Expressing his delight at Amjad Ali Khan getting a visa, Vaz …
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August 19, 2016