July 13, 2024 12:13 am
It requires re-imagining agriculture and a vision of the “farm as a factory” producing crops that are raw material for further value addition. Converting onion and tomato to paste and puree can do what sugar mills and dairies have done -- not just adding value to produce, but also creating jobs in the countryside itself
June 23, 2024 12:00 pm
The demand for cereals for direct household consumption is falling in India, but demand is rising for use in processed foods, animal feed, and fuel. Official figures suggest production of cereals is outstripping overall consumption, but certain other indicators remain unexplained
February 26, 2024 8:50 am
In today’s edition: HCES 2022-23 data; Ajay Bisaria at Idea Exchange; Akhilesh joins Rahul’s yatra; and more
August 10, 2023 10:18 pm
On various indicators, they are showing remarkable improvement
May 31, 2019 1:47 am
Compiled by NSSO, Centre had not released the report, terming it a draft report.
April 26, 2015 12:37 am
Deflation is not an unmixed blessing. Sometimes it can be more calamitous than inflation.
December 27, 2014 8:25 am
The reference period, 2012-13, was a year with record foodgrain production and a normal monsoon.
September 23, 2013 1:50 am
Children and youth belonging to the community,however,survive despite complaints of deprivation.
August 05, 2013 2:16 am
A National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) study shows the unemployment rate in rural India at the time was lower than in urban areas






