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Making Farmers’ Voices Heard: Strengthening Grievance Redressal in Indian Agriculture In a recent review meeting held in New Delhi, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the need for a time-bound, farmer-centric grievance redressal mechanism. The meeting focused on issues related to fertilisers, seeds, pesticides, and government schemes like the Pradhan …
Read MoreMaharashtra Scraps Re 1 Crop Insurance Scheme Why in the News ? Maharashtra has discontinued its Re 1 crop insurance scheme, introduced in 2023, due to rampant fraudulent claims. The state has reverted to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), where premiums are calculated as a percentage of the sum assured. Background of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Open market sales of wheat and chana from buffer stocks have mitigated soaring inflation rates, maintaining price stability despite supply challenges. Increasing climate-induced supply shocks have highlighted the necessity for expanding buffer stocks to include other essential food items. Case for Buffering Staple Foods Buffering Wheat Stocks Government offloaded 34.82 lakh …
Read MoreLand reforms represent a fundamental shift in the governance and utilization of land, aimed at benefiting the broader community and fostering a more equitable and productive agricultural sector. These reforms are multifaceted, targeting the redistribution of land, legalizing tenancy, empowering marginalized groups, and enhancing agricultural productivity. Definition and Purpose Land reforms encompass a broad spectrum …
Read MoreIntroduction Primary Livelihood Source Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for approximately 58% of India’s population. This high percentage reflects the country’s dependency on agriculture for employment and economic stability. The sector’s extensive reach across rural India plays a crucial role in the socio-economic fabric of the country. Agricultural Land and Employment India boasts …
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