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Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Inclusive GrowthGrowth & Development Why in the News ? August 2025 marks 20 years of MGNREGA, India’s landmark rural employment guarantee programme. Despite administrative challenges, wage stagnation, and reduced budgetary support, the scheme remains vital to rural livelihoods, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure …
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? NABARD announced an Agri-SURE fund for start-ups and rural enterprises. Initial corpus: ₹750 crore, managed by Nabventures, NABARD’s subsidiary. source:fertilizerindia About “Agri-SURE” : The “Agri-SURE” fund by NABARD promotes sustainable agriculture growth. Managed by NABVENTURES, NABARD’s subsidiary. Supports innovative agricultural solutions for immediate and long-term growth. About National Bank for Agriculture …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the establishment of around 8,800 Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs) against the target of 10,000. Source: UGI Benefits of FPOs: Support to Farmers: Provides access to improved technology, credit, better inputs, and more markets. Quality Incentive: Encourages the production of better quality commodities. About Farmers Producer …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Uttar Pradesh faces grain drain due to a shift in wheat procurement. Farmers hold harvest anticipating better prices. Concerns arise over market dynamics and decreased government procurement. Traditional practices challenged by corporate influence. source:wordpress About Historical Significance of Shahjahanpur: District known for producing freedom fighters like Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rural FMCG growth surpasses urban for the first time in five quarters, reflecting a trend of gradual rural market expansion. About the Rural Outpacing Urban Growth: Rural FMCG growth exceeded urban growth for the first time in five quarters. Rural growth recorded at 76% while urban growth stood at 5.7% in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Centre plans the National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation to coordinate policies, akin to the GST Council. About Proposed National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation (NCART): The Centre plans to establish NCART as part of its 100-day action plan for coordinated actions in the agriculture sector. NCART aims to …
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