Current Affair Category: Agriculture

Why in News? The government has come up with a new platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP) .The platform is known as CDP-SURAKSHA. The move seeks to push the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which contributes nearly one-third to the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). About CDP-SURAKSHA: • […]

Introduction Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric recently earned the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, cementing its reputation as one of the finest varieties globally. This recognition highlights its unique properties and origin in the Lakadong area of Jaintia Hills. Unveiling Lakadong Turmeric Renowned for its exceptional curcumin content, ranging from 6.8 to 7.5 percent, Lakadong turmeric stands […]