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The Pulse In A Paradox Of Plenty -Lola Nayar

-Outlook In a pulses-importing country, a bumper crop brings little cheer to those who cultivate pulses. Here’s why In India, a bumper crop is not ­always an occasion to celebrate, as Farmers have often found to their cost whether it is potato, onion or grapes. Pulses, which have always been far short of domestic needs, are facing a similar fate this year, with mandi prices in many parts of the country far...

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Opposition criticises govt over 'agrarian crisis'

-PTI NEW DELHI: Opposition today came down hard on the government for the "agrarian crisis" and demanded waiver of loans of Farmers across the country and not only of those from Uttar Pradesh as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during campaigning. During a debate on Demand for Grants for the Agriculture Ministry in the Lok Sabha, members from opposition parties said over 12,000 Farmers had committed suicide last year and asked...

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Waiving crop loan not a solution, govt should adopt scientific farming for higher returns to Farmers: Dr Madhav Chitale -Shubhangi Khapre

-The Indian Express Chitale said the government should invest in infrastructure for the agriculture sector to help double production. Mumbai: Water management expert Dr Madhav Chitale believes a loan waiver is not a solution to agrarian crisis. He says such populist measures often pitched by politicians never serve the larger objective of Farmer welfare. “If any government is attempting such a decision, it can be best described as ‘tatpurta malam patti’ (temporary...

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In a first, Karnataka uses Aadhaar to transfer subsidy to one million Farmers -KR Balasubramanyam

-The Economic Times BENGALURU: Karnataka has successfully credited Rs 671 crore of input subsidy to about one million Farmers hurt by drought using their Aadhaar identity, in the process becoming the first Indian state to do so. The feat is all the more special as Karnataka is home to the largest number of technology companies in the country, and also to Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani, who campaigned and worked for the success...

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Tamil Nadu Revives Ancient Community De-Silting Of Lakes, Tanks Tamil Nadu -J Sam Daniel Stalin

-NDTV Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government today revived a traditional water resource management system involving public in the state's worst drought in more than a century. The government has taken the initiative to revive the 'Kudimaramathu' tradition that involves engaging Farmers and local people to de-silt and look after tanks and ponds with a budget of Rs. 100 crore. K Sundaram, a small Farmer at Manimangalam in Kancheepuram district, who has joined...

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