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maharashtra
Manufacturing Patel Engineering Joint Venture Secures ₹126 Crore Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Project in Maharashtra
Patel Engineering Ltd, via a joint venture, has received a Letter of Award from Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation for the Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme valued at ₹126.37 crore. PEL's share is 51% (₹64.45 crore). The project will develop irrigation infrastructure covering 2,277 hectares across six villages in Satara district, with completion scheduled in 48 months.
Commodities Maharashtra's Expert Panel to Address Onion Price Decline
Maharashtra has established an expert panel to address the decline in onion prices, focusing on long-term solutions for the state's onion sector. The panel will assess factors affecting prices and recommend measures to improve the value chain.
Commodities Maharashtra Onion Farmers Demand Higher Procurement Prices
Maharashtra onion farmers are demanding a minimum procurement price of Rs 3,000 per quintal, citing current rates as insufficient to cover costs. Despite relaxed procurement norms, farmers face financial distress due to low prices.
Commodities Fertilizer Panic Buying Surges in Indian States Amid Global Tensions
Urea and DAP fertilizer sales have surged in Indian states like Maharashtra and Punjab due to panic buying triggered by geopolitical tensions. This has exposed vulnerabilities in India's subsidy scheme.
Business Maharashtra's Rs 2 Lakh Farm Loan Waiver: Impact on Agriculture
Maharashtra's cabinet has approved a Rs 2 lakh farm loan waiver scheme, benefiting 56 lakh farmers. This move aims to alleviate financial stress in the agricultural sector and incentivize timely loan repayments.
Manufacturing Cargill's Dairy Initiative Boosts Maharashtra's Livestock Sector
Cargill, in collaboration with Syngenta Foundation India and Digital Green India, has launched a ₹2.3 crore Integrated Dairy Development Initiative in Maharashtra. The program aims to improve livestock health and dairy productivity for over 3,000 farmers, utilizing AI-powered advisory services and mobile veterinary vans.
Commodities Soybean Prices Steady Amid Regenerative Agri Push in Maharashtra
Soybean prices on the CBOT remain stable as ADM and TechnoServe launch a regenerative agriculture initiative in Maharashtra. The program aims to enhance soil health and farmer resilience.