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Amid subdued monsoon, cabinet offers higher MSP relief for farmers
The government also announced increases in the MSP of pulses, including tur, moong and urad by ₹125, ₹75 and ₹100, respectivelyThe increase in MSP is part of the Modi govt’s efforts to meet its promise to double farmers’ incomes
3 min read3 Jul 2019Climate change may aggravate rural poverty
Climate change could worsen India' performance on social indices and hinder the achievement of the sustainable development goals.
1 min read16 Jan 2019Two wheeler sales likely to grow at 8-10% in FY19: Icra
Favourable demographic profile, a growing middle class, participation of women in workforce and rapid urbanisation likely boosts to two-wheeler sales, says Icra
1 min read26 Dec 2018Farm loan waiver doesn’t do much for Maharashtra farmers
When the Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government announced a farm loan waiver in 2017, there was renewed hope among Maharashtra farmers. Today, they are anguished
5 min read25 Dec 2018Elections 2019: India Shining 2.0 surfaces in Rural India
With barely a few months to go for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the question across political party lines is: what can really be done now, and quickly?
9 min read19 Dec 2018How the govt’s goal of doubling farmers’ incomes is shaping up
Despite several steps taken by the government, it is not possible to double farm incomes by 2022, due to the dismal agriculture growth rates in recent past, say agriculture economists
5 min read3 Oct 2018Reduction in number of farmers will help raise farm incomes: Ramesh Chand
Price support schemes have many problems. I feel ultimately we should move towards direct income support , says Ramesh Chand of NITI Aayog
2 min read3 Oct 2018Govt panel recommends radical overhaul of farming ecosystem
Panel on doubling farm incomes proposes shifting from supply-led to demand-led production system
2 min read20 Sep 2018Agri export policy to prepare farmers for global market: Modi
The government is confident of doubling farmers' income by 2022, says Modi
1 min read15 Aug 2018India needs to focus on water efficiency
Preserving water resources for the sustainable growth of India complements the noble vision of doubling farmer incomes by 2022
4 min read12 Jul 2018Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared