The writer is chair professor for agriculture at ICRIER. Views are personal
July 31, 2017 00:26 IST
The states need to pull up their socks, make farmers stakeholders, to ensure success of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Mon, Jul 31, 2017July 17, 2017 00:00 IST
Diversification is essential to making Punjab a star performer in agriculture once again
Mon, Jul 17, 2017July 03, 2017 00:05 IST
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel should build on the partnership between the two countries in water management
Mon, Jul 03, 2017June 19, 2017 00:23 IST
With a glut in agricultural production, prices have fallen below MSPs. The government needs to get the agri-market right to address the farm crisis
Mon, Jun 19, 2017June 05, 2017 00:05 IST
A smooth GST regime can break inter-state barriers on movement and facilitate direct linkages between processors and farmers
Mon, Jun 05, 2017May 22, 2017 01:17 IST
On agriculture, three years into the Modi government, while many steps have been taken to realise promises made in 2014, others have fallen by the wayside
Mon, May 22, 2017May 08, 2017 00:47 IST
MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s investments in irrigation, electricity, roads and procurement systems worked for the state’s farmers. The new UP CM would do well to emulate him.
Mon, May 08, 2017April 24, 2017 00:07 IST
The Modi government has made the right moves with its flagship schemes for agriculture, but these have not made much difference to the lives of farmers so far
Mon, Apr 24, 2017April 10, 2017 00:07 IST
UP’s farm loan waiver could prompt other states to follow suit, evade real reasons for agricultural distress
Mon, Apr 10, 2017March 27, 2017 00:00 IST
Agricultural growth in Uttar Pradesh can be achieved by putting dairy in the lead role. State’s new chief minister has his task cut out for him
Mon, Mar 27, 2017March 15, 2017 00:05 IST
Government must give a level playing field by removing restrictions on markets and exports
Wed, Mar 15, 2017February 27, 2017 00:00 IST
Indian farmers are facing multiple crises. Punjab’s case highlights their problems.
Mon, Feb 27, 2017February 13, 2017 00:00 IST
They are the largest constituency in UP. Yet, all parties have overlooked their issues
Mon, Feb 13, 2017February 09, 2017 02:15 IST
In Budget 2017-18, a sum of Rs 7,377 crore has been allocated to the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, a 42 per cent jump over the revised estimates for FY17.
Thu, Feb 09, 2017February 09, 2017 01:58 IST
n the first three years of the Modi government, the average agricultural GDP growth in real terms has been just 1.7 per cent.
Thu, Feb 09, 2017February 02, 2017 00:10 IST
But silence on reforming food and fertiliser subsidies is disappointing.
Thu, Feb 02, 2017January 16, 2017 00:26 IST
Agriculture GDP bucks the trend of decline in other sectors. But can the government help the farmers sustain this growth?
Mon, Jan 16, 2017January 02, 2017 05:12 IST
Hoarders have devised myriad ways to exchange banned currency. Demonetisation can be made more meaningful through some simple steps
Mon, Jan 02, 2017December 19, 2016 00:00 IST
The government’s insurance scheme for agriculture is a major success over earlier schemes. But it remains beset by implementation glitches
Mon, Dec 19, 2016December 01, 2016 00:01 IST
Some ways to relieve the pain of demonetisation in rural India.
Thu, Dec 01, 2016November 21, 2016 00:10 IST
Demonetisation gives dignity to honest Indians. But for it to succeed, the ministry of agriculture must take the lead.
Mon, Nov 21, 2016November 07, 2016 00:00 IST
The slogan of ‘Make in Odisha’ is being raised, Bhubaneswar is going to be a smart city. But first the state must explore ways of raising its farm productivity.
Mon, Nov 07, 2016October 24, 2016 02:23 IST
But per capita meat consumption remains relatively low. This has implications for nutritional and food security.
Mon, Oct 24, 2016October 10, 2016 00:20 IST
Inclusive agricultural growth is key to removing poverty by 2030.
Mon, Oct 10, 2016September 26, 2016 00:45 IST
The government has failed to provide the right incentives to farmers
Mon, Sep 26, 2016