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Time of India
7 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Odisha to plant 7.5 crore trees this year: CM Mohan Majhi
BHUBANESWAR: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced an ambitious plan to plant 7.5 crore trees across Odisha this year. This announcement was made during the state-level World Environment Day celebration held at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology. Speaking at the event, Majhi highlighted the state's significant progress in environmental conservation. He noted that Odisha recorded an increase of 560 square km in forest cover in two years from 2021 to 2023, placing it fourth among all Indian states. "Plastic pollution has become a triple threat, impacting climate change, biodiversity, and waste management," said Majhi. He emphasised the govt's commitment to eliminating single-use plastics and promoting sustainable alternatives. The state govt has launched several key initiatives, including the State Clean Air Programme aimed at reducing urban air pollution. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign has already successfully planted over 6.5 million trees, while citizens and organisations have set a record by planting more than 20 million saplings. In a significant development, Similipal was officially designated as India's 107th national park. The state allocated Rs 500 million under the 'Our Similipal' scheme for wildlife and plant conservation. During the ceremony, the CM honoured 185 Prakriti Mitra and 211 Prakriti Bandhu award winners for their environmental conservation efforts. He also unveiled several key publications, including the State Pollution Control Board FAQs Book and the Coastal Health Status Report. The event was attended by forest minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia, chief secretary Manoj Ahuja, and other senior officials. The programme began with a tree plantation drive and featured an exhibition by students from various districts. "A healthy environment is essential for a healthy society," Majhi concluded, calling for increased public awareness and participation in environmental protection efforts.
News18
7 days ago
- Politics
- News18
PM Modi Asks Farmers To Clear Doubts With Scientists During 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that there has been a lot of progress in the agriculture sector in the last decade, Modi said this success should reach the farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' provides a unique opportunity for farmers across the country to clear their doubts and ask questions to agricultural scientists who visit their areas during the campaign. Modi said this in a video message which was played at a programme held at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology and attended by Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, scientists, farmers and others. Speaking on the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' which was launched on May 29, the Prime Minister said that the farmers across 700 districts of the country, will get the opportunity to clear their doubts when preparing to start kharif crop cultivation after the onset of the Monsoon. He said over 2,000 teams of agricultural scientists and experts will visit villages (from May 29 to June 12) in a mission mode as part of his vision of "Lab to Land" and the concept of a developed India. Modi said scientists and experts will visit villages and meet farmers with all data and information. "This campaign will certainly help farmers before beginning of the cultivation activities," Modi said appealing to the scientists to take the campaign in a mission mode and help farmers in acquiring modern knowledge in agriculture. "I would like to tell the scientists and other employees that this is a big mission before them. The challenge that you are taking is not just a government assignment. Please do it in a spirit of serving the nation. You have to satisfy the intellectual curiosity of farmers and also record their valuable suggestions," Modi said, adding that the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan will open a new door of progress for Indian farmers. Stating that there has been a lot of progress in the agriculture sector in the last decade, Modi said this success should reach the farmers working in the field. "We have worked on how to raise the income of farmers, strengthen the agricultural economy, increase food grain production, climate change challenges, cultivation in less water and modernise cultivation. These experiences should now reach farmers," he said. The PM also suggested that the farmers be made aware of solar panelling in their fields, bee farming under sweet revolution, the impact of chemical and pesticide use and convert agricultural wastes to wealth. "The farmers should be informed on where and how to grow 'Sree Anna' for better production, inclusion in Govardhan Yojana and others," the Prime Minister said. Describing the campaign as an "aspiration initiative" on the part of the government of India to make farmers aware of changes being made in the agriculture sector and aim to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' through 'Viksit Krishi', the Prime Minister pointed out that the agriculture market is fast changing along with the priorities of consumers as well. Though agriculture is a state subject as per the federal structure, Modi said the farmers should be aware of the changes being made in the sector and transform it for progress. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published:
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM tells farmers to ask scientists questions to clear doubts on agri issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' provides a unique opportunity for farmers across the country to clear their doubts and ask questions to agricultural scientists who visit their areas during the campaign. PM Modi said this in a video message which was played at a programme held at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology and attended by Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, scientists, farmers and others. Speaking on the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' which was launched on May 29, the Prime Minister said that the farmers across 700 districts of the country, will get the opportunity to clear their doubts when preparing to start kharif crop cultivation after the onset of the Monsoon. He said over 2,000 teams of agricultural scientists and experts will visit villages (from May 29 to June 12) in a mission mode as part of his vision of "Lab to Land" and the concept of a developed India. PM Modi said scientists and experts will visit villages and meet farmers with all data and information. "This campaign will certainly help farmers before beginning of the cultivation activities," Modi said appealing to the scientists to take the campaign in a mission mode and help farmers in acquiring modern knowledge in agriculture. "I would like to tell the scientists and other employees that this is a big mission before them. The challenge that you are taking is not just a government assignment. Please do it in a spirit of serving the nation. You have to satisfy the intellectual curiosity of farmers and also record their valuable suggestions," Modi said, adding that the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan will open a new door of progress for Indian farmers. Stating that there has been a lot of progress in the agriculture sector in the last decade, Modi said this success should reach the farmers working in the field. "We have worked on how to raise the income of farmers, strengthen the agricultural economy, increase food grain production, climate change challenges, cultivation in less water and modernise cultivation. These experiences should now reach farmers," he said. The PM also suggested that the farmers be made aware of solar panelling in their fields, bee farming under sweet revolution, the impact of chemical and pesticide use and convert agricultural wastes to wealth. "The farmers should be informed on where and how to grow 'Sree Anna' for better production, inclusion in Govardhan Yojana and others," the Prime Minister said. Describing the campaign as an "aspiration initiative" on the part of the government of India to make farmers aware of changes being made in the agriculture sector and aim to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' through 'Viksit Krishi', the Prime Minister pointed out that the agriculture market is fast changing along with the priorities of consumers as well. Though agriculture is a state subject as per the federal structure, Modi said the farmers should be aware of the changes being made in the sector and transform it for progress. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
NDTV
21-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
OUAT Admit Card 2025 Released, Check Steps To Download
OUAT Admit Card 2025: The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has officially released the OUAT Admit Card 2025 for its upcoming entrance examination. Candidates who have registered can now download their hall tickets by visiting the university's official website: The OUAT entrance exam is scheduled for June 2 and 3, 2025, and it is mandatory to carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam center. Without these documents, entry will not be permitted under any circumstances. The admit card contains crucial information such as Candidate's Name Roll Number Exam Date and Time Examination Venue Guidelines to be followed during the exam Steps To Download OUAT Admit Card 2025 Step 1. Visit the official website, Step 2. Navigate to the "Admissions" section Step 3. Click on "OUAT 2025 Admit Card" Step 4. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth Step 5. Submit the information to access your admit card Step 6. Download and print a copy for the exam day Additionally, OUAT has provided a mock test link on the website to help aspirants prepare for the actual exam by familiarizing themselves with the test format. Documents Required On Exam Day Candidates must carry one original photo ID along with their admit card. Accepted IDs include: Aadhaar Card Voter ID PAN Card Passport Driving License Candidates are urged to keep checking the official OUAT portal for updates related to the entrance test and admission process.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Majhi disburses Rs 1K cr for farmers on Akshaya Tritiya
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday disbursed Rs 1,025 crore for 51 lakh farmers under CM Kisan Assistance Scheme during Krushak Dibas held on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Financial assistance of Rs 2,000 each was credited to the bank accounts of farmers through the DBT facility as Majhi, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo, pushed the button at a function at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) farm. The Chief Minister also participated in 'Akhi Muthi Anukula' and Bhumi Pujan rituals. The beneficiaries included small, marginal, landless and tribal farmers. For the first time, 25,000 farmers from urban areas have been included under the CM-KISAN scheme, marking a significant expansion in the government's outreach to cultivators, Majhi said. The Chief Minister said needy farmers are being provided Rs 2,000 each ahead of the kharif crop to purchase seeds, fertilisers and other essential items. On September 8, 2024, the State government had rolled out CM-KISAN Yojana, which then benefited around 46 lakh farmers. Under the scheme, the farmers are given Rs 4,000 financial assistance per annum on two occasions – Akshaya Tritiya and Nua Khai — to assist them for kharif and rabi crops. 'I am a farmer by birth and used to work in fields along with my father during my college days,' Majhi recalled. The Chief Minister said since the BJP came to power in the State in 2024, the administration has been continuously making efforts to increase the income of farmers. 'The previous government kept silent by bringing only a resolution in the Assembly for MSP. We had promised, kept our word and gave Rs 3,100 MSP. In the next five years, we have set a target of providing irrigation facilities in 15 lakh hectares with an investment of about Rs 1 lakh crore,' Majhi said. The Chief Minister said the State is taking steps to set up cold storage facilities in every subdivision. 'To increase the income of the farmers, we are providing necessary assistance with discounts for fish farming, animal husbandry, poultry and duck farming along with agriculture,' Majhi said. The Opposition Congress also observed 'Akshaya Tritiya' celebrations with OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das, Leader of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) Rama Chandra Kadam, former ministers Niranjan Patnaik, Suresh Routray and others performing 'Akhi Muthi Anukula' at Kalyanpur village near famous Dhauli peace pagoda here. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leaders also performed the the ritual of sowing the first seeds of the season at a village under Purana Pradhan gram panchayat under Balianta block. In a message, former chief minister and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, in a post on X, said: 'My heartfelt greetings to the people of the State on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and Akhi Muthi Anukula. May the blessings of the Lord bring good harvest and happiness and prosperity to the lives of the farmer brothers and sisters. #AkshayTritiya.' Akshaya Tritiya is considered the most auspicious day for the people of Odisha to begin any work. Farmers traditionally start cultivation on this day when both the Sun and the Moon are believed to be in their most favourable positions.
