Chandigarh, July 8 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced promotion of natural farming in the state, saying ‘Prakriti Shri Anna Prerak Kisan Committees’ will be constituted in every district of the state. “The primary responsibility of the committees will be to reach out to farmers, visit their farms and coordinate with the government to connect them with natural farming. They will in fact serve as ambassadors of natural farming,” he said. The Chief Minister was a…
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Bhavnagar, July 2 (IANS) Natural farming should be expanded through public participation to reduce farming costs, improve public health and build a “poison-free India”, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat said while addressing a natural farming seminar at Sartanpar village in Bhavnagar district. Chairing the seminar, the Governor described natural farming as more than an agricultural practice, calling it a national mission linked to human health, environmental conservation, soil fertility and the w…
Gandhinagar, June 21 (IANS) Describing yoga as “an excellent art of living life” rather than merely a form of exercise, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Sunday said the ancient Indian discipline continues to offer solutions to modern-day challenges ranging from mental stress to lifestyle-related illnesses.The Governor was addressing participants during the celebration of the 12th International Yoga Day at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar, where officials, employees and local residents gathered f…
Jaipur, June 12 (IANS) Delivering a strong message in favour of natural farming, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Thursday said that excessive dependence on chemical fertilisers has devastated soil health and endangered future generations. Addressing a workshop on natural and organic farming at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Devvrat said, “If we do not wake up in time, future generations will never forgive us. Today, we are not farming but are committing a sin.”Referring to the Green…
Ahmedabad, May 13 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat travelled by train from Ahmedabad to New Delhi on Wednesday as part of a wider set of austerity and fuel-conservation measures adopted in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for “economic self-defence”. The Governor departed from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad for his onward journey to Kurukshetra, accompanied by Lady Governor Darshana Devi.Senior railway officials received the couple at the station …
Gandhinagar, May 12 (IANS) In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for what he termed “economic self-defence”, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and encouraging the use of public transport within official and educational systems. The initiative follows the Prime Minister’s address in Hyderabad on Sunday, where he urged citizens to contribute to economic resilience amid global uncertainties.In his …
Surat, May 2 (IANS) In a gesture highlighting the use of public transport and digital payment systems, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat travelled by a State Road Transport Corporation (ST) bus from Adajan bus stand in Surat to Jinod village in Olpad taluka on Saturday, amid prevailing high temperatures in the region. The Governor boarded a regular ST bus and undertook the journey like an ordinary passenger, setting aside protocol arrangements.During the trip, he purchased his ticket and pa…
Rajkot/Gandhinagar, April 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to attend two convocation ceremonies in Gujarat on April 13 and 14, officials said on Friday. At All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot on April 13, the institute will hold its first convocation, during which the inaugural batch of MBBS students admitted in 2020 will be awarded degrees.A total of 49 students will receive MBBS degrees, while one student will be conferred with a Post Doctoral Certificate i…
Palanpur, Jan 18 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat visited various modern plants and production units of Banas Dairy in Palanpur, highlighting the dairy’s significant contribution in empowering farmers and livestock rearers through the cooperative model, government officials said on Sunday. Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary and State Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani were also present during the visit.During the inspection, the Governor reviewed the advanced cheese plant, paneer p…
Ahmedabad, Dec 29 (IANS) The mega musical multimedia show ‘Namotsav’, inspired by the life, ideas and nation-building journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was witnessed by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat in Ahmedabad on Monday. The grand cultural presentation was organised with the objective of taking the Prime Minister’s life philosophy, work ethic and unwavering commitment to the nation before the people. Held at Sanskardham in Ghuma at Ahmedabad, the event showcased various phases of the…