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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kudumbashree ‘Onakkani' to ensure safe vegetables
T'puram: Kudumbashree is implementing an 'Onakkani' project to provide safe and pesticide-free vegetables to the public for Onam. The goal is to cultivate 10,000 hectares across state through Kudumbashree farmers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The project, envisaging cultivation of all vegetables needed for the Onam feast, also aims at ensuring better income for farmers. In the district, the cultivation will be carried out on 1,992 acres across 83 community development society (CDS) units. The state-level inauguration of the project will be organized in Maruthurkonam ward of Kottukal panchayat on Wednesday. Local self-govt minister M B Rajesh will inaugurate the project while district panchayat president D Suresh Kumar will preside. As part of the project, technical training will be provided to farmers in all districts on nursery preparation, seedling production, crop maintenance, pest control and harvesting. TNN
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kerala govt launches technology advancement programme for women farmers through Kudumbashree
Kochi: State is set to launch Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K-TAP), aimed at modernizing agricultural sector and providing sustainable income for women farmers. State-level inauguration of the project will be done by LSGD minister M B Rajesh on Monday morning as part of technology conclave organized in Kakkanad. The conclave is held to exchange technologies and sign memorandums of understanding with institutions partnered with Kudumbashree and to explain the project. In collaboration with renowned agricultural technology research institutions in India, Kudumbashree acquired over 180 technologies related to the project. Kudumbashree aims to make significant progress in this field through production of value-added products using modern technology. Farmers will have access to technologies necessary for increasing agricultural production. New technologies will be utilized to manufacture various value-added products meeting export quality standards. This project will pave way for income enhancement for over four lakh farmers under Kudumbashree. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubra ofertas de voos imperdíveis Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo The project will also provide various licences and certifications required for entrepreneurs in value-added product manufacturing, branding, packaging and food product manufacturing sectors. Certifications and food safety standards necessary for marketing Kudumbashree agricultural products in national and international markets will be ensured through the project. Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas will preside over the event. Representatives from several renowned agricultural technology research institutions in India will participate in the conclave. Kudumbashree executive director H Dineshan will deliver the welcome address. Kudumbashree programme officer S Shanavas will explain the project details.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
From crisis to boom: How Thrithala recharged its groundwater sources
PALAKKAD: In a remarkable turnaround, Thrithala constituency in Palakkad -- once flagged as semi-critical for groundwater availability -- has emerged today as a model for water conservation and sustainable development. Thanks to the pioneering 'Susthira Thrithala' project launched in 2022, the region has undergone a significant ecological transformation, proving how local governance and scientific planning can tackle one of India's most pressing environmental challenges. Spearheaded by M B Rajesh, Minister for Local Self Government, Rural Development, and Excise - and the sitting MLA of Thrithala - the innovative water conservation project has successfully addressed declining groundwater levels through a holistic approach that includes rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge systems, and integrated environmental initiatives. Over the past four years, the project has added the capacity to harvest and store over 5 crore litres of rainwater within the constituency. Notably, Thrithala also became the first Legislative Assembly constituency in the country to implement a comprehensive water budget at the constituency level, encompassing all its grama panchayats.
New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
No rift over smart road inauguration: Kerala minister M B Rajesh
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh has dismissed rumours that he had expressed dissatisfaction to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over being sidelined from the Smart Road inauguration event. Rajesh clarified that his absence from the function was due to prior commitments and not indicative of any discord. 'There are no differences of opinion within the council of ministers,' he said. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister's Office also issued a clarification regarding Pinarayi Vijayan's absence from the controversial May 16 event. The CMO stated that reports suggesting a deliberate snub were politically motivated attempts to undermine the credibility of the state government's fourth anniversary celebrations, which are currently under way. There were reports that the LSGD minister stayed away from the road inauguration due to differences with Works Minister Mohammed Riyas.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Warehouse fire: Loss estimated between 5cr and 10cr
Kottayam: Excise minister M B Rajesh on Wednesday said a comprehensive and serious probe will be conducted into the fire that broke out in the beverage outlet and warehouse in Pulikkeezhu near Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta fire caused a loss estimated between Rs 5 crore and Rs 10 crore to the Kerala State Beverages (M&M) Corporation Ltd (Bevco), its managing director Harshita Attaluri said on Wednesday. Around 45,000 cases of liquor were destroyed in the blaze, she added. The minister said steps will be taken to resume the functioning of the warehouse soon and added that the fire was unexpected and a matter of utmost seriousness. He also mentioned that a high-level meeting will be held to formulate a standard operating procedure. Safety arrangements will be strengthened in all shops and warehouses. A fire audit will be made compulsory, the minister minister was accompanied by Mathew T Thomas MLA and district deputy excise commissioner K R fire broke out on Tuesday night at the outlet and warehouse. The liquor to be supplied in Alappuzha, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts was stored in the building that was part of the sugar factory in Pulikkeezhu. Officials from the beverages corporation, excise and police examined the place. tnn
