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Ashok Gulati
The writer is chair professor for agriculture at ICRIER. Views are personal
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In the east, the lotus has bloomed. Now for governance without freebiesSubscriber Only
May 11,2026 06:20:52 AM
The challenge before the new West Bengal government is straightforward: Can it move the state from its current 16th rank in per capita income to the levels of Haryana (third) and Gujarat (fifth)?
Mon, May 11, 2026
For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers areSubscriber Only
April 27,2026 06:15:27 AM
The PM MITRA scheme may be the right instrument, but it has to open such parks in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha that supply labour to southern clusters. Will the government do this?
Sun, Apr 26, 2026
Ashok Gulati writes: To ensure food security amid war clouds, government must reform fertiliser policySubscriber Only
April 13,2026 06:13:16 AM
The government needs to reform its fertiliser policies, either through the DBT route or by rationing quantities. Only then can it reduce its misuse and diversion, and ensure food security
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
The West Bengal puzzle: Social gains have not translated into higher incomesSubscriber Only
March 30,2026 06:05:38 AM
The state is not short of resources. It lacks the political will to invest, modernise, and compete
Mon, Mar 30, 2026
Disruption caused by West Asia war carries a reminder: Policy reforms in fertiliser sector are overdueSubscriber Only
March 16,2026 06:13:15 AM
If this crisis can be converted into an opportunity to reform the sector, it will bring rich rewards
Mon, Mar 16, 2026
AI anxiety can turn into an advantage for Atmanirbhar IndiaSubscriber Only
March 02,2026 06:34:28 AM
Every new technology demolishes the old one and creates massive disruption, but gives higher efficiency and growth
Mon, Mar 02, 2026
Ashok Gulati writes: On agriculture, India-US deal opens doors with caution, and with quota systemsSubscriber Only
February 16,2026 07:22:17 AM
India has largely opened crops that are either not grown in the country or grown on very small areas, like tree nuts and berries. Although more will be known only when the fine print is out, my understanding is that lowered duties will be accompanied by import quotas, safeguarding our farmers adequately.
Mon, Feb 16, 2026
Finance Minister has bypassed large parts of farm sectorSubscriber Only
February 02,2026 07:01:21 AM
The vision of Viksit Bharat cannot be realised without a stronger and more productive rural economy. Developmental expenditures are the only way to improve rural livelihoods
Mon, Feb 02, 2026
For government’s reform drive to succeed, rationalise agri subsidiesSubscriber Only
January 19,2026 08:15:18 AM
If both food and fertiliser subsidies can be merged with the augmented PM Kisan scheme, the Modi government is really in “Reform Express” mode
Mon, Jan 19, 2026
A lesson from Beed in raising farmers’ incomesSubscriber Only
January 05,2026 06:05:56 AM
In Beed, Mayank Gandhi floated the idea of Krishikul under the Global Vikas Trust to augment farmers’ incomes. They convinced farmers to shift from traditional crops to fruit crops. The results have been astounding.
Mon, Jan 05, 2026
Reforming the fertiliser subsidy demands political courage, offers high rewardsSubscriber Only
December 22,2025 06:59:24 AM
The fertiliser subsidy is the second-largest item in the Union budget, next only to the food subsidy — its allocation is more than the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare allocation of Rs 1.37 lakh crore in FY26.
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
Economy beyond headline numbers – better jobs, green growth neededSubscriber Only
December 08,2025 07:26:38 AM
North India is choking, and the situation is nothing short of a gas chamber with AQI going above 400. This may lead to a brisk sale of air purifiers, pushing up the GDP growth numbers. But is this the type of GDP we want, when people can’t even breathe fresh and safe air? .
Mon, Dec 08, 2025
Bihar has got tall promises, it needs a credible development strategySubscriber Only
November 24,2025 07:17:29 AM
In 2024, Bihar hosted the Business Connect Summit and attracted Rs 1.81 lakh crore in investment proposals, with players like the Adani Group and Sun Petrochemicals stepping up. That is what a credible development strategy looks like — using incentives to attract private investment rather than expanding an already strained public payroll.
Mon, Nov 24, 2025
Bihar needs new development strategies, not revdisSubscriber Only
November 10,2025 06:53:53 AM
What could be the potential strategy levers to change Bihar’s economic fortunes? There are three clear pathways through which the state can still turn its potential into real prosperity
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Ashok Gulati and Ritika Juneja write: Make the farm atmanirbharSubscriber Only
October 27,2025 06:12:39 AM
Self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds will not only improve India's nutritional security but also heal soils, conserve groundwater and save air from pollution
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
As US shuts doors, India-UK partnership can be a launch pad for growthSubscriber Only
October 13,2025 06:30:29 AM
With Starmer’s visit and CETA in place, the UK market offers significant opportunities for India. But reduced tariffs alone will not translate into exports unless matched with structural reforms that promote India’s competitiveness
Mon, Oct 13, 2025
For food and fuel, India needs strategic partnershipsSubscriber Only
September 29,2025 07:00:22 AM
It’s critical to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted supply of chemical fertilisers. Joining hands with Morocco, which accounts for almost 70 per cent of the world’s phosphate reserves, could be a game-changer for both countries.
Mon, Sep 29, 2025
Rationalise tariffs, independent of US pressure, and raise productivitySubscriber Only
September 15,2025 07:30:01 AM
Irrespective of Trump's charges, India should take a rational approach towards imports, invest in innovation and build efficient value chains.
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
‘Exports good, imports bad’ is the flawed logic driving Trump’s tariff politicsSubscriber Only
September 01,2025 07:13:51 AM
Trade brings prosperity among trading nations. The only thing one has to ensure is that trading is based on rules, not export subsidies
Mon, Sep 01, 2025
Planning the next leap forwardSubscriber Only
August 18,2025 07:05:15 AM
Carrying forward India's economy would require rationalising subsidies and increasing investments in agri-R&D and efficient value chains. Environmental sustainability has to be central to this journey.
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
To get most out of trade talks with US, India needs to diversify exports, reform agricultureSubscriber Only
August 04,2025 07:39:30 AM
This is an overdue agenda, irrespective of Trump’s tariff pressures today. Hope India can do it.
Mon, Aug 04, 2025
To improve both crop and human nutrition, India needs a paradigm shiftSubscriber Only
July 21,2025 08:04:16 AM
Only when soils receive the nutrients do they produce food that nourishes rather than merely fills stomachs. This is no longer just an agricultural issue; it’s a public health imperative
Mon, Jul 21, 2025
Indian agriculture’s prospects depend on innovating and adopting genetic techSubscriber Only
July 07,2025 07:28:00 AM
Prime Minister Modi’s slogan — ‘Jai Anusandhan’ (hail innovation) — is inspiring and is backed by an ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore fund. But real progress needs commercial deployment of advanced biotech: Ht Bt cotton, Bt brinjal, GM mustard, and even GM soy and corn.
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
With poverty levels now at historic lows, a need to revisit food and fertiliser subsidiesSubscriber Only
June 23,2025 06:41:08 AM
These subsidies claim the largest resources in the agri-food space and yet give sub-optimal results.
Mon, Jun 23, 2025
How to tailor the garment sector for exportsSubscriber Only
June 09,2025 07:22:10 AM
Put simply, we are too many, too small, and too dispersed. Over 80 per cent of India’s apparel units are MSMEs
Mon, Jun 09, 2025
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