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Commodities Crop Residue Management Programme Helps Punjab, Haryana Farmers Reduce Stubble Burning
A crop residue management (CRM) initiative supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan and introduced by the CII Foundation is helping farmers in Punjab and Haryana villages adopt sustainable practices, reducing stubble burning. The programme provides access to shared farm machinery like super seeders, leading to cost savings and improved soil health. In some villages, non-burning compliance has exceeded 90%.
Business Oracle and Swades Foundation Rural Livelihoods Programme Empowers Over 900 Women Farmers in Maharashtra
In its first year, the Oracle-Swades Foundation rural livelihoods programme has trained over 900 women farmers and entrepreneurs in Nashik and Raigad districts, focusing on high-value crops like Safed Musali and dairy farming. The initiative also supported 62 women entrepreneurs with seed capital, aiming to create sustainable income opportunities.
Commodities India's Biogas Push: New Prices and Subsidies
India is set to launch a program to increase compressed biogas production by raising purchase prices and offering subsidies. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and dependency on fossil fuels amid geopolitical tensions.