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Farm loan waivers do not improve condition of farmers; they increase chances of wilful default: BKS-Nabard report
The condition of the farmers does not improve as a result of farm loan waivers (FLWs)....
Are Indian villages salt mines?
Thakur Phool Singh, an MLA, said, “Indian villages are salt mines and whosoever...
Family of Lovepreet killed in Lakhimpur violence still disturbed; eight seats at stake here in polls on Feb 23
There are eight Assembly constituencies in the Lakhimpur district, all of which...
Average rural wages increase by more than 4 per cent : DEA report
According to the economic report released by the Department of Economic Affairs...
Padma Shri for farmers Seth Pal Singh and Amai Mahalinga Naik
The Padma awards, which count among the highest civilian awards in the country,...
There needs to be an agricultural policy with periodic reviews: Badri Narayan Choudhary
Badri Narayan Choudhary, National General Secretary, Bhartiya Kisan Sangh, an affiliate...
Sugar industry can be a catalyst in transforming the rural sector: Roshan Lal Tamak
Roshan Lal Tamak from DCM Shriram Ltd was one of the participants at the concluding...
“It is the farmers who need to be brought to the table before making any policy for them”: Ajay Vir Jakhar
The concluding session of the Rural Voice Agriculture Conclave and NEDAC Awards...
Royal Finserv launches digital payments app for ‘Cashless India’
Driven by the ‘Cashless India’ theme, Royal Finserv has announced the launch of...
Asha Kiran to rebuild rural livelihoods for five lakh households impacted by Covid-19
A tie-up has been announced between the Government of Uttar Pradesh and The/Nudge...
jüSTa Hotels and Resorts announces the opening of Birding Resort at Dharamshala
Guests seeking tranquility, soft adventure and nature's bounty in plenty have a...
Svamitva Scheme: Benefits and challenges
The real empowerment would be for landless persons, whose properties are their buildings/houses...
Economic and political impact of farmers’ movement
This movement has brought the Jats and the Muslims together on one platform, which...
Budget 2021-22 and Rural Development: Implementation is the Key
Most of the programmes/schemes are being implemented by the Panchayats at grassroots...
Remembering Dr.Kurien: Making the farmer count
A five billion dollar company owned by 36 lakh farmers: unbelievable? This is GCMMF...
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