Success story of: 🌿 Padma Shri: The Apple Man of India – Hariman Sharma (Himachal Pradesh)
🍎 Innovation: Developed HRMN-99 – a self-pollinating, low-chilling apple variety that grows even in tropical & sub-tropical regions (40–45°C).
➡️ Made apple farming possible in plains, previously thought impossible.
🏡 Background:
Orphaned in childhood, studied till matric, and started farming in Paniala village (Bilaspur, HP). In 1998, he planted discarded apple seeds — one sprouted and by 2001, bore fruit in hot climate 🌱.
He preserved & propagated it through grafting, creating HRMN-99 🍏.
🏛️ Recognition:
🌟 Scouted by National Innovation Foundation (DST) in 2012
🌾 Validated by ICAR, KVKs & Agri Universities
📍 Now HRMN-99 grown in 29 States/UTs & even at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
🪪 Registered under PPV&FRA, Govt. of India
🏆 Major Awards:
Padma Shri 2025 (for Agriculture Innovation), National Innovative Farmer Award – 2016, IARI Fellow Award – 2017, National Award by President Pranab Mukherjee – 2017 Represented India at ASEAN-India Innovation Forum, Malaysia (2023)
🍏 Features of HRMN-99:
✅ Red-striped over yellow skin
✅ Juicy, soft pulp
✅ 75 kg/plant/year yield
✅ Grows in plains & hot regions
✅ Adopted by >1 lakh farmers (incl. North-East via NERCORMP & NEC)
💫 Impact:
Made apples affordable for common people, boosted farmers’ income, and created sustainable livelihoods — a true model of grassroots innovation meeting SDGs 🌱
💫 Moral of the Story:
🌸 “Success doesn’t need big resources — just big dreams and unstoppable effort!”
🚜 From the hills of Himachal to the heart of Rashtrapati Bhavan — proof that a farmer’s innovation can change the nation! ✨

🚀 Advance Level Agri Quiz-6 (8 PM)

⚡️ Attention Aspirants!
Your Advance Level Agri Quiz is coming up soon!
🔸 Tricky & analytical questions for Central-level exam
🔸 Perfect for sharpening your exam temperament
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM sharp
🎯 Attempt sincerely — this is where selections are made! 🌾

🌾 PM-AASHA(Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan) Scheme

🏛 Ministry: Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.

✅ Approved by: Union Cabinet (Sept 2018).

🎯 Objective: Ensure remunerative prices 💰 & protect farmer income 👨‍🌾 via MSP-based mechanisms.

📊 MSP Formula: 1.5× cost of production.

⚙️ Three Components

1️⃣ PSS (Price Support Scheme): Govt. procurement at MSP by NAFED 🏢 / NCCF / State agencies.

2️⃣ PDPS (Price Deficiency Payment Scheme): Direct payment 💸 of price gap between MSP & market price.

3️⃣ PPPS (Pilot of Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme): Pilot 🧺 to involve private sector 🏭 in MSP procurement.

🌾 Key Features

✅ Assured MSP procurement for notified crops 🌾.
🌿 Focus on pulses & oilseeds 🌻 → 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, Masur achieved 🫘.
🇮🇳 Boosted self-sufficiency & reduced import dependence 🌍.
🧾 Direct farmer registration at procurement centres 🧑‍🌾.
⚖️ Price stabilization to reduce volatility 📉.

🚜🌾 Andhra Pradesh Targets Record 51 Lakh Tonne Paddy Procurement for 2025-26 Kharif Season!

Andhra Pradesh is set to procure 51 lakh tonnes of paddy during the 2025-26 Kharif season, aiming to boost farmer support and streamline operations.

Key Highlights:

📱 Digital Registration: Farmers can register via WhatsApp, ensuring a paperless process.

💸 Swift Payments: Commitment to credit payments within 48 hours.

🏦 Robust Infrastructure: Deployment of over 3,000 Rythu Seva Kendras and nearly 2,000 Primary Procurement Centres.

🔧 Advanced Monitoring: Real-time tracking and bank guarantees through 35 banks.

🧠 Foundation Level Agri Quiz-7 (8 AM)

📢 Get ready, future officers!
Your Foundation Level Agri Quiz will be live shortly!
🔹 Focus on concepts & basics
🔹 Strengthen your fundamentals step by step
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM sharp
💪 Let’s build a strong base for success! 🌱