Opinion
FTAs, rural India and farmers
Conventional economic theory may suggest that the liberalization of trade policies...
Food losses and wastage contribute to food insecurity
Despite high economic growth since the reforms of 1991, a large percentage of Indians...
G-20: Priorities for India in agriculture
The G-20 must keep in focus countries having large shares of the population dependent...
Marginalized Indian rural economy: Its challenges
This marginalization of the rural economy is a result of the policymakers’ focus...
India needs a food systems approach — a unique one best suited to its requirements
The conventional Western model of a ‘Food System’ relies on a Production-Processing-Value...
Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard
The Supreme Court of India made a very pertinent observation seeking compelling...
SKUAST paving way for major transformation in agriculture in J&K
According to Prof. Sharma, J&K is very conducive to diversification. It has such...
Nod to GM Mustard -a step towards accelerating agriculture advancement
It is a very progressive step that through these new technology advances of genetic...
Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision
This decision to remove the long-existing unscientific ban on GM crops reflects...
Know your onions: Cheers to govt, tears to farmers
For the government and the consumers, it could be a win-win situation as both are...
Let's manage our potato and onion; we can do better than others in inflation control
In order to keep inflation under control, India must opt for supply augmentation...
Bridge skill gap to enhance career growth in tier-2 and -3 cities: Become a Digital Native
The Digital Natives of India have the capability to reach the top ranks in industry...
Gandhi and Gram Swaraj: Theory and practice
It is appropriate to see where Gram Swaraj (GS) stands on the birthday of Gandhiji,...
How to increase the productivity and production of foodgrains
India’s current population of 1.39bn is likely to reach 1.51bn by 2030. The country...
Inflation could derail India consumption story
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had to do some plain speaking to India Inc earlier...
NRLM has set an example in women empowerment and the mission has progressed well
The convergence of the NRLM with various programmes of the Central Government, the...
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