India's Cow Crisis Part 2: Threat of decline looms over livestock economy after 35 years’ growth
The circular economy of cattle has ruptured, threatening livelihoods of India’s poorest. The value output of the livestock economy is Rs 9.…
UP village demanding compensation for riverine erosion stops fast
The residents of Kamhariya in Sitapur district had been on a 48-hour hunger strike, demanding measures against erosion by the Sharda river. They …
Fifth Schedule and the fate of scheduled areas
Will the Xaxa committee report impact the Supreme Court’s impending judgment on Fifth Schedule?
Rs 60 crore for 250,000 panchayats
The Centre's decision to reduce Panchayati Raj Ministry's budget and transfer its schemes to states has left the ministry bewildered about its …
These farmers use paddy straw for income
Instead of burning paddy straw, farmers in Haryana's Panipat district are using it to farm mushrooms. This has eased pollution, too
Food traceability technology gives impetus to global agricultural trade
Concerns around safety of agricultural products, push for sustainability are driving market growth for technology
Locust attack: Plague a grim reminder of climate change's reality
Change in cyclonic patterns in Arabian Sea behind locust invasions in Africa, west and south Asia, say experts
Is Andhra Pradesh turning a blind eye to illegal shrimp rearing?
In the past few years, thousands of illegal shrimp rearing ponds have come up in East Godavari district, damaging fertilie soil and groundwater
Why companies are lobbying to push for hybrid paddy seeds in India
Most of India still cultivates rice from pure-bred seeds, something which prevents companies backed by multinationals from expanding their market
Jammu and Kashmir farmers suffering due to rain, snow and lockdown
Unseasonal weather has destroyed apples in Kashmir and paddy in Jammu even as government promises to procure crops have rung hollow
Private sector not dependable to achieve SDGs: UNCTAD
Its contribution to developing countries’ debt increases to 139% of GDP in 2017 from 79% in 2008
Gujarat declares drought after months of delay
While other states had declared drought months ago, Gujarat govt kept calling it a “scarcity of water”
A look at the changing scenario of Bihar politics
Of late, women have become the it factor in elections. Caste also plays a dominant role in voter polarisation
How to inspire India's youth to take up farming?
Arguably, reviving India's agriculture is the country's most important agenda. But who will carry forward this primary livelihood activity? There …
Kerala, Karnataka cannot avail drought assistance despite being stricken by drought
The Central government’s new definitions of drought are acting as impediments
Positive message from Minister's open urination incident
Without providing toilet facilities, how can the idea of SBM be enforced?
Yogi's gift to Uttar Pradesh farmers: loan waiver, higher MSP, guaranteed procurement
The decision comes as a huge relief for about 20 million small and marginal farmers
Centre launches dedicated website to contain Fall Armyworm
The next step should be to exempt anti-FAW equipment from GST, say experts
Pulses production in 2019-20 will reduce due to erratic monsoon: IPGA
Trade body also demands of removal of import restriction and quota on green peas
Proposed RCEP trade deal anti-poor, compromises India's food sovereignty: protesters
The proposed mega trade agreement, which India and 15 other countries are negotiating, is likely to compromise food sovereignty of developing …
GST regime could reduce local self-governing bodies to mendicancy
Enforcement of GST will dry up sources of revenue for urban local bodies such as municipalities and municipal corporations
NITI Aayog begins business without action plan
Will the Aayog's vision be any different than the top-down approach of its predecessor, the Planning Commission?
Honey traders oppose GM mustard, to observe day-long protest on Sep 28
The beekeepers across India pointed out the adverse impact that GM cotton had on bees when it was introduced in 2002
Cabinet expansion: does it herald improvement in governance
Experts feel that the change in the cabinet has nothing to do with improving governance, but is a way of appeasing local sentiments
India pins hopes on Myanmar pulses
Desperate to check growing prices, the country plans to encourage domestic players to grow pulses in Myanmar despite having bad experiences in …