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Odisha's green papaya finds global markets; tribal women setting examples of self-reliance
Dhenkanal, March 28: Green Papaya (Amrut Bhanda), the indigenously grown produce in the city has experienced a big surge in international demand, with exports reaching to destinations as far as London and Ireland. Behind this drastic change in fortunes for Odisha's Dhenkanal is the women residents of the tribal hamlet Majhisahi.
Over 1 lakh women livestock farmers join virtual program on zoonotic diseases awareness
New Delhi, March 8: On the eve of International Women's Day, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying organised a virtual program to spread "Awareness on Zoonotic Diseases" through the Common Service Centres (CSC) network, with over 1 lakh women participating.
Centre spreads awareness on zoonotic diseases to over 1 lakh women livestock farmers
New Delhi, March 8: More than 1 lakh livestock women farmers have been given information about various zoonotic diseases, on the eve of International Women's Day, said the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on Saturday.
Author Kota Neelima's book on farmer suicides showcased at World Book Fair
New Delhi, February 7: A book about farmer suicides and women farmers in rural distress was the highlight at the ongoing World Book Fair in the national capital.