Neem-coated fertiliser helped reduce use of chemicals, raise crop yields: Gowda

Neem-coated fertiliser helped reduce use of chemicals, raise crop yields: Gowda

Fertiliser Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Sunday said 100 per cent neem-coated urea, introduced in 2015-16, has helped reduce the use of chemicals and increase crop yields. It has also helped reduce the diversion of urea for non-agricultural purposes, he said in a tweet. “100 per cent neem-coated urea introduced in 2015-16 has helped … Read more

Union Minister Sadanand Gowda tests positive for coronavirus infection, urges people to stay safe

Union Minister Sadanand Gowda tests positive for coronavirus infection, urges people to stay safe

Sadanand Gowda, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers in the Narendra Modi Cabinet, tested positive for the coronavirus infection. The former Chief Minister of Karnataka took to Twitter to make the announcement. In a brief post on the micro-blogging site, Gowda said that he got tested for Covid-19 infection after he noticed mild symptoms. The … Read more