Climate change is a man-made problem, but campaigners and irresponsible politicians have distorted this out of all proportion and now falsely call it an existential problem that could lead to the extinction of humanity. This exaggeration grossly twists the science in the United Nations Climate Panel reports and is repudiated by the worldâs leading climate…
Government procurement at the minimum support price (MSP) was another boon for Raghuvanshi because market prices were about 20% lower than the MSP. Though he could sell just about two-thirds of his total production to government agencies, without this support Raghuvanshiâs losses would be significant. The good tidings for Raghuvanshi, however, are not enough a…
New Delhi: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said the government is working on a model to allow farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers, reducing middlemen’s role. Interacting with about 400 farmers after the Republic Day parade at Pusa campus, Chouhan emphasized that the “farm to consumer” model will help farmers get…
New Delhi: Union minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution Pralhad Joshi has called upon states to increase wheat procurement for the 2025-26 rabi marketing season, emphasising the important role they play in contributing to the central pool of the foodgrain. This contribution is essential for maintaining food security and ensuring the smooth operation…
New Delhi: Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence in Indiaâs ability to triple its organic produce exports to âš20,000 crore within three years as the country adopts natural farming on a larger scale. Speaking at the launch of the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), Goyal…
Kharif season is set to conclude within a few weeks across the Rayalaseema districts. The initial high rainfall in early June raised hopes for a successful season, however, from the fourth week of June till the end of August, cultivation was challenging due to deficit rainfall in several mandals. In the Annamayya district, release of…
Lately, running the eatery has not been easy. Basic items like vegetables and pulses have turned expensive. But Taiyamma does not want to hike prices, fearing she may lose customers. She still makes a decent amount every day, about <span class=”webrupee”>âš</span>1,400 or so, after paying for rent, the cost of groceries and two helping hands….
It has hardly anything to say on the hot-button issues of centre-state financial relations that threaten to flare up during the current session of Parliament. The Survey is silent on questions such as: Should money be offered in lieu of demands for special status by regions, should the GST architecture be redrawn, what, if any,…
On one hand, there is an âembarrassment of riches,â with rapid growth in both direct and indirect taxes, high and stable economic growth, and moderate inflationâall of which suggest that the economy is in a sweet spot with enormous potential for expansion. Alongside these riches, there are many signs of simmering discontent, as indicated by…
