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the fresh marker , cultivars specifically suitable for processing , value-addition through interventions that can increase shelf-life , improve transportation of fresh and processing products , innovative packaging and storage .
Indian Immunologicals administers 1 Lac free dosages of anti-rabies vaccine
Rising tomato prices : Govt organizes Grand Challenge Hackathon to ensure affordable prices
The Department of Consumer Affairs has announced a Tomato Grand Challenge ( TGC ) hackathon to invite innovative ideas at various levels of the tomato value chain to ensure the availability of tomatoes to consumers at affordable prices and help tomato farmers get value for the produce . Tomato is produced almost in all the states in India , though in varying quantities . Maximum production is in southern and western regions of India , contributing 56 per cent -58 per cent of all India production .
The Grand Challenge has invited ideas on comprehensive and focused area interventions in the tomato value chain – from cropping and market insights for the farmers , appropriate cultivars with higher shelf-life of the fruits for
Indian Immunologicals Limited ( IIL ), one of India ’ s leading biotechnology companies dedicated to manufacturing and supplying life-saving vaccines , commemorated World Zoonoses Day on July 6th , 2023 . As the world faces the challenges of emerging zoonotic outbreaks , IIL has reiterated its unwavering commitment to protecting human lives through preventive measures , research , and vaccine development .
This significant occasion highlights the urgent need for global attention and
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BioVoiceNews | August 2023