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    Agri-business

    In the Rajya Sabha: Multi-State Cooperative Societies to Boost Exports, Organic Farming and Seed Quality

    By fostering innovation, collaboration, and market expansion, the national-level multi-state cooperative societies and NUCFDC aim to drive economic growth, empower farmers and cooperatives, and establish India as a global leader in cooperative products and services.
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    Agri-technology

    In the Lok Sabha: Crop Damage Assessment System with Cutting-Edge Technology

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    Air

    In the Rajya Sabha: Initiatives to Combat Rising Temperatures in Indian Cities

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    Agri-business

    Landmark Agreements to Boost Minor Forest Produce and Dairy Sectors in Chhattisgarh

    Amit Shah emphasized the transformative potential of these agreements. He highlighted their alignment with the government’s broader goals of promoting organic farming, empowering tribal communities, and enhancing dairy production across the country.
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    Agri-technology

    Strengthening Bonds: India and Sri Lanka Chart a New Path for Partnership

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    Climate change

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    A state-of-the-art Earth System Model (ESM), developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, is generating regional climate projections.
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    CSR and sustainability

    MoEFCC Paves the Way for Circular Economy with Landmark Agreements

    By promoting these collaborative efforts, the Union government aims to minimize waste disposal, recover valuable materials, and establish recycling units in partnership with recyclers, refurbishers, and start-ups.
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