India Enters Next Industrial Revolution Driven by Biotechnology: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

November 10, 2025 6:59 PM November 10, 2025 6:59 PM

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India Enters Next Industrial Revolution Driven by Biotechnology: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that India has already entered the next industrial revolution driven by biotechnology, and it has become a key driver of the nation's growth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.     The Minister made these remarks while addressing the celebration of the 2nd Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) Foundation Day in New Delhi.     He said the field has moved beyond laboratory research to provide real-world solutions in healt...

GST Bachat Utsav Brings Relief to Farmers with Reduced Tax on Agricultural Inputs

November 7, 2025 7:37 PM November 7, 2025 7:37 PM

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GST Bachat Utsav Brings Relief to Farmers with Reduced Tax on Agricultural Inputs

The GST Bachat Utsav was kicked off on 22nd of September this year with the reduction in GST rates, benefitting citizens across the country. Today, our correspondent brings a report on how the new GST rates in the agriculture sector is helping citizens. A report.    The next generation GST reforms have provided relief to the agriculture sector by lowering taxes on essential machinery and food products, making farming more efficient for lakhs of farmers.  Fertiliser-related materials such as ammo...

India and South Africa hold 5th joint working group meeting on Agriculture

August 26, 2025 10:07 PM August 26, 2025 10:07 PM

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India and South Africa hold 5th joint working group meeting on Agriculture

India and South Africa held the 5th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Agriculture today. Both sides underscored the significance of the meeting as a key milestone in deepening bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors. The key areas of discussion included knowledge exchange, joint research initiatives, capacity building, and market access issues. During the discussions, both sides also explored opportunities to deepen collaboration between the Indian Council of Agr...

 Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds meeting with senior officers of Department of Agricultural Research and Education

June 13, 2024 9:45 PM June 13, 2024 9:45 PM

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 Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds meeting with senior officers of Department of Agricultural Research and Education

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan today held a meeting in New Delhi with senior officials of the Department of Agriculture Research and Education to discuss the agricultural research plan. In the meeting, the minister gave directions to focus on research that increases the productivity and income of farmers and decreases the production cost. He emphasised that efforts should be taken to promote the bio-fortified varieties of crop seeds in different segments...