Union Minister Emphasizes Forest Conservation and Certification at UNFF Meeting
The importance of forest fire prevention, post-fire restoration, and forest certification as essential tools for sustainable forest management was underlined at the meeting. It was also noted that India has initiated its national forest certification scheme.
Government Increases Wheat Availability in Open Market Sale Scheme to Stabilize Prices
Effective from November 1, 2023, the maximum quantity of wheat that a bidder can acquire under OMSS (D) has been doubled from 100 Metric Tonnes (MT) to 200 MT. Additionally, the total quantity offered per e-auction across India has been increased from 2 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) to 3 LMT.
First Advance Estimates of Major Kharif Crop Production for 2023-24
For the 2023-24 season, the production of Kharif Nutri/coarse cereals is estimated at 351.37 LMT, slightly higher than the average coarse cereals production of 350.91 LMT. The production of Tur is estimated at 34.21 LMT, which is approximately on par with last year’s production. However, the total Kharif pulses production for 2023-24 is anticipated to be lower than the previous year due to climatic conditions, with an estimated total production of 71.18 LMT.
Union Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi Season 2023-24
The primary objective of this decision is to ensure the availability of P&K fertilizers to farmers at subsidized, affordable, and reasonable prices, fostering agricultural productivity and growth. The decision also comes in response to recent trends in international fertilizer and input prices, including Urea, DAP, MOP, and Sulphur.
The Registration (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2023
The present Amendment has sought the registration of any instrument or agreement relating to the deposit of title deeds (Equitable Mortgage), where such deposit has been made by way of security for the repayment of a loan or an existing or future debts. Further, the Amendment Bill also requires the registration of any certificate of sale granted to the purchaser of any property sold by public auction by a Civil or Revenue Officer or Civil Court or any authority, under law.
