Agriculture
(Search results - 114)India UntoldDec 2, 2023, 10:23 AM IST
Amit Verma’s mission to promote sustainable agriculture to fight against malnutrition
Amit Verma embarked on a mission to address the issue of child malnutrition in the country. He introduced a nutritional kit called ‘Samvardhan kit’ which has helped over one lakh children in UP.
India UntoldNov 30, 2023, 10:05 AM IST
This 78-year-old man from Kerala makes lakhs from his jackfruit farming business
78-year-old Thomas Kattakayam acquired his farming skills from his father who was well skilled in the matters of growing healthy vegetables and fruits. Over the last few years, he has cultivated 400 varieties of jackfruit. With an aim to educate people about sustainable agriculture through his initiatives, he makes Rs 4,00,000 per acre.
India UntoldNov 29, 2023, 9:51 AM IST
Meet Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, an IIM alumnus set to assume the role of director at HDFC Bank
Harsh Kumar Bhanwala has an incredible 36 years of experience in the world of business. He earned a graduate degree in Dairy Technology from the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI). He also holds a PhD in Management from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
India UntoldNov 16, 2023, 9:46 AM IST
This Young Innovator’s ‘Crop Security Alarm’ is Changing the Lives of the Farmers
Abhishek Chaudhary got the idea of making an affordable crop protection solution when he pondered on how to prevent wild animals from causing damage to the fields. The device utilizes light and sound to instil fear in animals, prompting them to move away from the fields without any harm.
India UntoldNov 2, 2023, 11:25 AM IST
Rajpal Singh’s Life Changing Innovations and Farming Equipment
Rajpal Singh Narvariya had to discontinue his studies due to financial constraints but his curiosity drove him to explore the hidden cave of innovations he was meant to be known for. After making around 20 machineries, he has not abandoned his will to invent something new and continues on the path of creation.
India UntoldNov 1, 2023, 10:49 AM IST
Preserving vegetable seeds for a sustainable future of farming
Dr Prabhakar Rao worked as an architect for years in Dubai and later did his PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics. His passion to encourage sustainable farming methods among farmers brought him back to India. And now he has revived over 500 seeds of vegetables that were going extinct.
India UntoldOct 31, 2023, 11:14 AM IST
Dr Nitin Singh’s successful beekeeping business in India
Overcoming all the obstacles at the beginning of his business, Dr Nitin Singh now works with over 1700 farmers. He produces various products from his beekeeping business and provides training to women and young individuals to become independent.
India UntoldOct 27, 2023, 9:20 AM IST
Changing Lives With Innovation: Rajkumar Mishra’s self-invented paddy threshing machines
Uttar Pradesh’s Rajkumar Mishra made paddy threshing machines in efforts to make his family’s financial condition better. He was awarded with a sum of Rs 1 lakh for making these machines, by the Grass Root Startup category at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.
India UntoldOct 18, 2023, 9:57 AM IST
This mechanical engineer is providing employment opportunities to local farmers and villagers
Agra’s Mrinal Agrawal has a background in mechanical engineering. Despite receiving job offers from abroad, he decided to support local farmers through various programmes. So far, he has provided employment to many villagers through his business of selling milk products and vegetables.
India UntoldSep 26, 2023, 2:26 PM IST
Akshay’s Success: From Rs 10,000 to an empire of crores
Akshay Srivastava invested a sum of Rs 10,000 and started his business of manufacturing organic fertilizers. He learned about the harmful side-effects of chemical fertilizers and started his research to find better alternatives.
India UntoldSep 15, 2023, 11:19 AM IST
From fields to global markets: A Farmer’s dream come true
In 1987, Dharmveer Kamboj came to Delhi in search of work. He worked as an auto rickshaw driver but struggled to improve his financial conditions. After five years, he returned to his village and started making his own agricultural machines. Today, his machines are exported to 15-20 countries.
India UntoldSep 1, 2023, 1:47 PM IST
Skipping the dream of joining the army, Sarvesh is now a farmer and grows his crops organically
Sarvesh Kumar could not clear the exams for joining the armed forces even after four attempts. He changed his career path and became a farmer instead. He employs organic farming practices in his fields and earns more by selling his organic vegetables and products. Sarvesh has been awarded with the Progressive Farmer Award.
IndiaJul 25, 2023, 4:40 PM IST
Dr. Parvinder Singh Gahlaut on Precision Farming: How Technology is Revolutionizing Agriculture?
The implementation of precision farming techniques can lead to enhanced yields, improved crop quality and reduced environmental impact.
IndiaJun 19, 2023, 10:18 AM IST
The Growing Impact of Technology in India
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and technology is a major driver of its economic growth. Technology is being used in various ways including transforming agriculture, improving healthcare, and creating jobs. It is also helping to improve the quality of lives in India through improving communication, education, and other services.
BusinessNov 4, 2022, 2:59 PM IST
Rajshree Groups beaconing the light of education to all with the right approach
The Rajshree Group has with time expanded into several industries, including manufacturing, construction, infrastructure development, real estate, agriculture, healthcare, and community development.