Enhancing the Effectiveness of PDS in Bharat
The origin of public distribution of grains in Bharat had its roots in the ‘rationing’ system introduced by the British during the World War II. The Department of Food under…
Agriculture
Bharatiya economy’s seven decades of independence – A review and way forward
In 1947-48, per capita income was Rs. 230. In 2019-20 it rose to Rs. 1,35,000. In 1948, power generation capacity was nearly 2100 MW; length of railway lines was 53,596…
Strategic approach to agriculture & rural development in Bharat
Bharat has set an ambitious target of doubling the farmers’ income and also simultaneously have a target of US$ 60 Billion agri-export by the year 2022. The value of processed…
Innovative Approach for Sustainable Farming in Bharat
Despite seven decades after independence agriculture sector still plays a significant role in Bharat’s economy though the country has not taken proper care to address the issues and challenges in…
Empathetic Handling of Tribal Farmers’ Long March in Mumbai, Evokes Comparisons with Tribal Repression in Kerala
The protest march from Nashik to Mumbai by thousands of landless tribal farm labourers and other farmers came to an amicable settlement yesterday, after discussions between a delegation of protest…
National Gau Sewa Parishad Brings Together Cow Breeders and Cow Product Companies
The National Gau Sewa Parishad was organised in Pune between 6th & 7th Jan 2018 by the Gou Vigyan Sanshodhan Sansthan, the Janamitra Seva Sangh and the Yashoda Foundation. The…
Polavaram Irrigation Project – River Water politics and Lessons
Polavaram Irrigation Project in Andhra Pradesh will be the biggest dam dedicated to the nation after Sadar Sarovar dam on Narmada River in Gujarat. The Storage capacity of Polavaram Reservoir…
Budget 2016 : A Delicate Balancing Task Achieved
All budgets are in a sense compromises with different stakeholders. Whether it is a housewife making a budget for her home, or a Chief Finance Officer for a company, or…
Union Budget 2016-17 Highlights
The Union Budget 2016-17 was announced today, with a pronounced focus on agriculture and farming, rural areas, infrastructure sector, targeted subsidy delivery and skill development. Here is the full video of…