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A message from the Founder & CEO of Urvara Krsi, Dr. Suchita Bhandari, on the UKPL Spice Business.

Urvara Krsi has started a drive to promote minor millets with the objective of creating a niche demand for them. Urvara Krsi works with farmers in Madhya Pradesh where some of the minor millets are grown.

Soils provide ecosystem services critical for life: soil acts as a water filter and a growing medium; provides habitat for billions of organisms, contributing to biodiversity; and supplies most of the antibiotics used to fight diseases.

40+ drone start-ups in India are currently engaging with farmers to enhance technological standards, scales of operation, and productivity at affordable prices.

India is home to over 100,000 Sacred Groves and Forests as a result of the country’s high cultural, geographic, and ethnic diversity.

An analysis of the 2022 heatwave found that such an extreme event that usually takes place once in 100 years has become 30 times more probable due to the effects of climate change.

India is the largest producer of mangoes, making up 51% of the world’s total production in 2022. India produces about 350,000 tons of mango pulp each year, accounting for half of the global mango pulp production, and exports to 89+ countries.

Climate change is a global phenomenon but with local consequences. As a populous, tropical, developing country, India faces a bigger challenge in coping with the consequences of climate change than most other countries.

Carbon emissions from food delivery are projected to rise by 32% by 2022, which is around 6 million tons. Increased emissions from vehicles, non-sustainable packaging, and the excess food waste are a few of the environmental problems this industry poses.

The government will promote: Agroforestry for carbon sequestration & climate mitigation, Chemical-free natural farming, Kisan Drones for technology & efficient use of chemicals, Revised syllabus in agricultural universities to focus on natural & organic farming, Public-private partnerships for delivery of digital and high-tech services to farmers.