Agriculture
‘Covid-19 Third Wave Impact on Children is All Speculations’
There are many theories going around about the possible third wave of Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on children. It is argued that the third wave will predominantly attack children. Is there any scientific basis behind this prediction? What will the probable third wave look like? Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, talks about these and various other issues related to the impact of Covid-19 on children.
Four Panels Formed to Suggest Ways For Improving Higher Education in Bihar
The Bihar state higher education council (BSHEC) has constituted four different committees comprising vice chancellors and experts to undertake sweeping reforms in state’s beleaguered higher education. A decision to this effect was taken following a meeting of the SHEC, chaired by education minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary.
Sorry State of Universities in Bihar: Session Delays Spoil Students’ Future
What do you expect from the students who took admission in two-year PG course (2019-21 session) doing now? Waiting for the Final Results and preparing for the Convocation Speech! Well, students at Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, are still awaiting the date for their First Semester Examination, and there is no clarity when it will be held. This is shocking, but true!
Educational Disruptions During Covid-19: How to Close the Learning Gaps
Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions in education resulting in huge learning gaps. Closing this gap is big challenge. BiharConnect proposes to organise a series of dialogue to come out with workable solutions to overcome this unprecedented crisis. The dialogue will focus to understand the severity of the problem and get the solution from various stakeholders.
Diaspora Connect to Bihar: Helping Hands From Across the Borders in Times of Crisis
Covid-19 pandemic has caused huge disruptions in the economy, leading to loss of tens of thousands of lives and livelihoods of a large proportion of people in Bihar. Poor and the marginalised people are the worst affected. In this difficult time Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) belonging to Bihar have been sending relief material to help in fighting the pandemic. Relief has also come for those who have lost their near and dear ones or livelihood due to Covid.
Shahi Litchi from Muzaffarpur exported to London
Shahi Litchi sourced from farmers in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has been exported to United Kingdom. The first consignment was sent to London on 24 May by air route.
Farm laws will bring investments, technology and create new markets: Modi
Amid raging protests from farmers across the country on controversial farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the new legislations were in the interest of the farmers as it would help bring investments and advantage of technologies.
Modi Government focussed on farmers getting maximum benefit from their produce: Shekhawat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi government has moved from a “production centric” to “profitability centric” approach in agriculture so that farmers get maximum benefit from their produce, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said.
Rs 1 Lakh Crore Financing Facilities for Agriculture Infrastructure Development
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee.