ICAR-CIRCOT becomes Approved Assayer of Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Ltd (MCXCCL) for Quality Analysis of Cotton Bales
ICAR-CIRCOT has entered into agreement with MCXCCL and becomes Approved Assayer for quality analysis and testing of cotton bales. MCXCCL is a state-of-the-art, commodity derivatives exchange that facilitates online trading of commodities which include Cotton bales and Kapas, thereby providing a platform for price discovery and risk management. As per the agreement, ICAR-CIRCOT will undertake […]
ICAR-CIBA Organized a National Consultative Workshop on Aquaculture Insurance Product Development
The ICAR Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture Chennai, organized a national consultative workshop on “Aquaculture Insurance Product Development” on 13th April, 2024 at Chennai on a hybrid mode, blending in-person attendance with virtual participation to accommodate diverse stakeholders from across the aquaculture and insurance sectors. About 50 delegates participated in the workshop representing a spectrum […]
Safeguarding Kharif Cotton: Inter-State Consultative and Monitoring Meet Held
The Inter-State Consultative and Monitoring Committee Meeting for Kharif cotton 12.04 2024 convened at Kheti Bhawan, Bathinda, spearheaded by Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, along with the participation of Dr. Jaswant Singh, Director Agriculture, Punjab. The meeting’s agenda delved into crucial matters, including the assessment of the current pink bollworm […]
20 Kids’ from Maple Bear Canadian Pre-School Celebrate Golden Harvest at PAU
Celebrating 12.04.2024 the ‘Golden Harvest,’ a total of 20 children from Maple Bear Canadian Pre-school, Udham Singh Nagar, Ludhiana, visited the wheat fields at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) today. The tiny tots, wearing the traditional costumes and jewelry, danced to the beats of the dhol to commemorate Baisakhi which marked the arrival of spring […]
PAU Promotes Millet’s Cultivation among Farmers
As many as 8 farmers and farm women attended the training programme on 12.04.2024 “Millets Cultivation” at Skill Development Centre, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), today. Dr Rupinder Kaur, Associate Director (Skill Development), observed that millets cultivation and processing were need of the hour to inculcate healthy dietary habits, conserve natural resources and get monetary benefits. […]
PAU Creates Awareness on Kitchen Gardening
The Department of Food and Nutrition, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organised an awareness camp on “Importance of Kitchen Gardening” in village Paddi Khalsa of Jalandhar district under All India Coordinated Research Project on ‘Women in Agriculture.’ Giving details, Dr Kiran Grover, Head, Department of Food and Nutrition, highlighted the importance of home grown organic vegetables […]