-The Hindu They wabted the govt to table the proposed amendments to the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, in Parliament so that they can be "democratically" discussed. A group of concerned citizens has written to President Pranab Mukherjee to "rethink and reject" the Ordinance which seeks to amend the Land Acquisition Act of 2013. In a letter to the President, the group has urged him to advise the government to table the proposed amendments...
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City must be equitable, not smart -Medha Patkar
-The Indian Express Just a few years ago, the World Bank in its World Development Report claimed that migration from rural India to urban centres is "natural" and the same should not be interrupted or prevented through schemes like the MGNREGA. This was a shocking statement to all those who know why there is huge and ever-growing migration to cities, not only of the labour class but also of Farmers and small...
More »Karnataka sees dip in farmer suicides in five years
-The Times of India BENGALURU: Farmer suicides have been on the rise in neighbouring Maharashtra and Telangana. But Karnataka appears to be bucking the trend, with the number of cases showing a sharp decline over the past five years. According to latest data from the state agriculture department, the number of Farmers' suicide in Karnataka has declined from 145 in 2009-10 to 50 in 2014. This despite drought and other natural calamities...
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-The Hindu VIJAYAWADA: There is no need for Farmers to commit due to debt burden, if they practise ‘zero-budget natural farming', said Subhash Palekar, organic farming crusader. Addressing Farmers from 17 districts in AP and Telangana at a workshop on his model of farming, Mr Palekar said Farmers could cultivate 30 acres profitably using farm yard manure generated by one cow or buffalo. The Farmers did not need to invest money on...
More »Farmers driving SUVs get land meant for poor -Mrigank Tiwari
-The Times of India BAREILLY: Farmers already owning more than 80 bighas of land in Meerganj tehsil and driving SUVs were given allotment of land meant for the poor, under government schemes. The divisional commissioner was reportedly surprised on receiving the information and has asked for a probe into the matter. The matter came to light when residents of Asadnagar Sisauna village, under Meerganj tehsil, reported large irregularities in the distribution of patta...
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