-The Pioneer New Delhi: Concerned about the water crisis and drought conditions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Chief Ministers of all States advising them to conserve rainwater during the forthcoming monsoon. The PM had earlier written a personal letter to 'Gram Pradhans'(village chiefs) urging them to conserve rainwater. The issue of drought conditions and water scarcity was discussed at the highest level at the NITI Aayog's governing council meeting last week....
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Tur dal price jumps 20% in past 2 months, hits Rs 100/kg in retail -Dilip Kumar Jha
-Business Standard Unlikely to rise further as the government allowed imports, release stock held by Nafed Mumbai: With its price shot up sharply in the last few weeks, tur dal has started slipping out of consumers’ plate steadily. Data compiled by the Union Ministry of Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution showed the maximum tur dal prices across the country is at Rs 110 a kg on higher side and average or model...
More »How severe is the water crisis in Maharashtra? What measures has the government taken? -Sandeep A Ashar
-The Indian Express Record number of tankers are sole source of water in large parts of state. Behind the crisis, late monsoon following a deficit year, depleting groundwater in 279 talukas, under 10% live storage in 13 key reservoirs. Maharashtra is facing a water emergency of unprecedented proportions. Following years of drought, the rivers’ currents have ebbed, water in dams and reservoirs has depleted and over-exploitation of groundwater has raised concerns...
More »Good monsoon, govt support could revive rural demand -Ratna Bhushan & Sagar Malviya
-The Economic Times Forecast of a normal monsoon and extension of PM Kisan scheme likely to boost rural income, say cos. NEW DELHI| MUMBAI: Rural demand for groceries and daily essentials, which showed signs of slowing in the past three quarters, could revive after New Delhi extended the assured income support (PMKisan) scheme for farmers. Expectations that rains would be normal this monsoon season should also lift buying power in the...
More »Will food inflation be a pain for next government? All depends on cloud cover -Aparna Iyer
-Livemint.com Food inflation stood at 1.38% in April after nearly 30 months of disinflation If it rains are below expectations, the steady rise in food prices would flare up, which would be a headache for the new government Mumbai: Indians had the good fortune of experiencing benign food prices for the last two years. This streak is now about to end as food inflation is back. It was 1.38% in April after nearly 30...
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