Opinion
No discussion about PSH at MC12 disappointing; Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies also to lead to troubles
The “MC12 Outcome Document” makes no mention of the PSH issue. This happened despite...
Issues of PSH of foodgrains and subsidies challenge for India at MC12; opposition even from old allies
The AoA considers providing subsidized foodstuffs to the poor as market-distorting...
Wheat export: To do or not to do
Even if the government has to show compassion, the policy must be to prioritize...
Inflation: Pain points for households, existential risk for small businesses, farmers
What baffles us is this: the industry is not able to produce because of demand contraction....
Wheat export ban: Farmers suffer financial losses, and India a loss of face
India’s ban on wheat exports is a classic example of an administrative faux pas...
Time to shift to Climate Resistant Agriculture; ICAR template needs fast follow-up
One of the most important recommendations was whether the crop cycle can be tweaked...
India’s foodgrains exports under WTO scanner
During the deliberations in the Committee on Agriculture, several countries, including...
Where are panchayats in fiscal federalism?
There is a need to make PRIs an important part of cooperative federalism (CF) because...
Mann needs time, regular flow of money to fulfil ‘Kejriwal guarantees’ in Punjab
The real issue from the long-term point of view lies in the economic structure of...
Dr BR Ambedkar, Dalits and Panchayats: Sidelights from the Constituent Assembly Debate
What was uttered by BRA happened in reality as the functions of the panchayats reveal....
Vocal for local through strengthening panchayats in UP
The new Government headed by Yogi Adityanath has been formed in Uttar Pradesh (UP)....
Is inflation a non-issue in elections? Do not rush to this conclusion
Inflation may not have had an impact at the hustings for the BJP in four states,...
India’s CEPA with UAE has several firsts and advantages
A free trade agreement with a country that is also a re-exporter can have one major...
Uncertainties loom large over emerging economies like India after Russian invasion of Ukraine
The US Fed has been contemplating an increase in the interest rates, a move that...
Social justice is an issue in UP elections
The Budget allocations for transport, police, health and family welfare, energy,...
Gurjars can make themselves politically empowered through UP Assembly elections
The Gurjars are not getting their desired share in the Assembly. This is mainly...
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We have to depend on cooperatives for food security in future: Konda Reddy Chavva
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