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News Archive
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India’s exports grow 3.74% in January; trade deficit widens to $14.73 billion
16 Feb 2019
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The country’s exports grew marginally by 3.74 per cent in January due to subdued performance of key sectors including engineering, leather, and gems & jewellery, even as the trade deficit at $14.73 billion widened as compared to December 2018 when it stood at USD 13 billion. However, the deficit has lowered when compared to USD 15.67 billion in January 2018.
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Source:
Financial Express
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This technique developed by an IIT Kharagpur start-up ensures fish to be healthier and tastier
15 Feb 2019
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A start-up incubated at the IIT Kharagpur has developed a feed which it claims to have been able to increase the size of fish in the least possible time besides enhancing its taste and nutritional quality.
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Source:
India Today
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Centre may sanction Rupees 17 crore for modernisation of Vizag fishing harbour
14 Feb 2019
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The proposed modernisation of Visakhapatnam fishing harbour which ran into rough weather following the face-off between the NDA-led Centre and the TDP government in the State appears to be inching forward as the project is likely get the mandatory clearance from the Union government, with the release of ?17 crore under the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES). ... View More
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The Hindu
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Expert favours data-driven approach to fisheries research
12 Feb 2019
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India should embark on data-driven fisheries research rather than on a hypothesis-based approach, according to a fisheries scientist. In the meantime, there is also a need to update data at various levels to make best use of the data-driven research results in the intended field.
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Financial Express
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Kerala’s ‘Kole’ paddy fields must be used as prawn farms: MPEDA
12 Feb 2019
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Such an initiative will work effectively in the coastal state that is endowed with water bodies and enjoys high domestic demand for prawns, MPEDA chairman KS Srinivas noted here at ASCEND Kerala 2019 meet, which aims to showcase Kerala as a top-notch investment destination.
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Financial Express
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India exports to China touch $12.7 billion in Apr-Dec
09 Feb 2019
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India's exports to China has reached $12.7 billion during April-December 2018 on account of growth in shipments of marine products, chemicals, plastics, petroleum products, grapes and rice, the commerce ministry said Friday.
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Live Mint
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India promoting more balanced trade with China
09 Feb 2019
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India’s exports to China have grown after several years and the country is poised to achieve its highest ever exports to China this fiscal.
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Source:
Daily Excelsior
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Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate 2nd phase of River Info System on Ganga today
08 Feb 2019
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To boost cargo movement on Ganga, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Friday will inaugurate the second phase of river information system (RIS) between Farakka and Patna
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India TV
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Kisan Credit Card Facility Extended to Animal Husbandry farmers & Fisheries
08 Feb 2019
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The Union Government in the Budget 2018-19 had announced to extend the facilities of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to Animal Husbandry farmers and Fisheries (AH & F) to help them meet their working capital requirements. In pursuance of the said budget announcement the matter has been examined, and in consultation with all stakeholders, it has been decided by RBI to extend the KCC facility for working capital requirement for activities related to Animal Husbandry and Fisheries.
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Krishi Jagran
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Making maps to protect fishing villages around Chennai
07 Feb 2019
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Fishing communities across the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu are fighting to protect their traditional lands as the sea rises on one side and residential and industrial development encroaches on the others.
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Source:
Mongabay-India
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