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Bhagirath Choudhary calls for concrete policy to support sustainable farmer development

New Delhi: The Indian Agricultural Economics Research Centre (IAERC) hosted the National Conference on Agricultural Education and Research Management in New Delhi on 25 September 2024. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Bhagirath Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture, Government of India, who emphasised the urgent need for a well-defined policy aimed at the sustainable development of farmers.

Dinesh Kulkarni, All India Organisation Secretary of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, highlighted that the lack of regular review of the policies of public-funded institutions such as universities and research centres has hindered their progress. In the closing session, Krishna Gopal, Joint General Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stressed the importance of decoupling agricultural product prices from inflation to make them more profitable for farmers.

The conference primarily focused on the challenges faced by agricultural education and research, as well as their potential solutions. Key issues discussed included the declining interest of students in pursuing agriculture as a career, the shortage of financial resources for universities and institutions, inadequate training for educators and researchers, challenges related to human resource management, and the lack of essential infrastructure for research and marketing.

Also present on the occasion were IAERC Chairman Pramod Chaudhary, Vice Chairman Advocate Vilas Sonawane, and Secretary A. A. Murkute. Vice Chairman S. K. Dubey welcomed all the guests and moderated the two main sessions of the conference – one on agricultural education and the other on agricultural research. The event provided a platform for key figures from across the country involved in agricultural education and research to engage in discussions and develop strategies to strengthen these sectors.

The conference saw participation from 15 Vice-Chancellors and 20 Directors from various universities. Senior officials, including B. S. Dwivedi, Member of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), R. C. Agrawal, Deputy Director General (Education), U. S. Gautam, Deputy Director General (Extension), and S. K. Chaudhary, Deputy Director General (Natural Resource Management), were also in attendance.

GreenLine partners with Sterlite Copper to enhance sustainable logistics

Chandigarh, September 30, 2024: GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, a key player in Essar’s Green Mobility initiative, has announced its partnership with Sterlite Copper, a unit of Vedanta Ltd, to advance the deployment of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vehicles and further decarbonise Sterlite Copper’s transportation operations.

The partnership was initiated with the flag-off of LNG trucks at Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper Plant in Silvassa. These LNG vehicles will be transporting finished goods to the northern region, utilising a reverse logistics model. GreenLine’s LNG trucks, capable of carrying a 40-tonne payload and traveling up to 1,200 kilometers on a single tank, will enhance logistics efficiency while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

Commenting on the partnership, Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd said, “Our partnership with Sterlite Copper marks an important milestone in our commitment to sustainable logistics. By integrating our LNG technology into their operations, we not only enhance our service offerings but also set a standard for decarbonisation in the transportation sector. Together, we are taking significant steps towards a cleaner, greener future.”

This collaboration highlights GreenLine’s dedication to leading the charge in decarbonising India’s transportation and logistics sector, driving innovation and sustainability across its operations.

GreenLine serves a diverse range of industries including Cement, Steel, Metals & Mining, FMCG, Express Cargo, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, and Consumer Goods.

GreenLine’s LNG-powered trucks reduce CO2 emissions by up to 30% and significantly lower other emissions compared to traditional diesel trucks. To date, the company’s fleet has traveled over 22 million kilometers, resulting in a reduction of ~6,000 tonnes of emissions.