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A dry land crop, it uses 40 per cent less water than sugarcane to produce sugar. Besides, it is a 3-4 month crop, which can be harvested twice a year.

The online portal intends to serve as a one-point platform where women can easily access details of over 350 central and state schemes that will directly have an impact on issues affecting their lives.

Native-to-India Safflower has immense health benefits, as well as great remuneration potential. Nandini Nimbkar and Anil Rajvanshi take a closer look at the opportunities offered by cultivating this multi-purpose crop.

Climbing temperatures and soaring summer heat means greater expenditure to cool homes, provided there are no issues with electricity supply. However, here is an easy way to cool your house even in the peak of summer, at minimal cost.

Many Indian farmers suffer from a food vs. fuel debate, where growing one kind of crop forces them to abandon the other. However, sweet sorghum is a unique agricultural product that provides food, fuel, and fodder, all from the same piece of land, increasing efficiency and revenue potential.

Plagued by multiple problems, India’s agriculture and animal husbandry industries were unable to catch up to global standards of production and quality for a very long time. This is the story of the man who has made it his life’s mission to rectify those problems.

No longer just a humble source of edible oil, safflower can now be used for fodder, food colour, medicines, and a host of other things. Plus, the yield of the new hybrid varieties is higher and will make farmers richer.

This amazing crop can be fully utilized and has many uses. The grains, the stem and even the leftover bagasse can be used completely. Know more about how Dr. Anil Rajvanshi and his innovation centre NARI at Phaltan, Maharashtra brought this crop to India and put it to many innovative uses.

Dr. Rajvanshi saw the physical trouble rickshaw pullers go through and he invented these four electric rickshaws to simplify their work. Modifying the humble rickshaw, he made these amazing vehicles that can also be converted into a bed for the driver and are disabled-friendly too.

This amazing technology called "Lanstove" serves the purpose of a lamp and a stove at the same time. An environment-friendly device, this technology is putting kerosene to a better use. Know more about this unique invention and how it is helping the rural population of India.