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A tale of two farmer protests: Why 2020 agitation won a stupendous victory | India News

A tale of two farmer protests: Why 2020 agitation won a stupendous victory | India News

[ad_1] Premium Farmers protest at Tikri border near New Delhi, on January 26, 2021 (left); Farmers protest near the Haryana-Punjab state border in Rajpura, Punjab on February 16, 2024 7 min read Last Updated : Apr 11 2024 | 12:49 AM IST In November 2020, just when the winter chill was setting in around … Read more

NGT asks Punjab how it will achieve target to cut stubble burning incidents | India News

NGT asks Punjab how it will achieve target to cut stubble burning incidents | India News

[ad_1] The NGT also directed the state government to “disclose how the projected figures for 2024 will be achieved, the preparation for the same till now and the preparation in the coming months to achieve the target”. File photo: PTI The National Green Tribunal has directed the Punjab government to disclose in its comprehensive … Read more

Govt to begin procurement of 500,000 tonnes of rabi onion in 2-3 days | Agriculture

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[ad_1] The secretary said the government normally buys onion for the buffer stock at a prevailing mandi rates. However if the rates fall below the cost of production, the government will ensure their cost is covered at least. Amid concern over likely fall in mandi prices in view of extension of onion export ban, … Read more

Chhattisgarh launches scheme to provide input assistance to farmers | India News

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[ad_1] Addressing the function, he said the country is witnessing all-round development under the leadership of PM Modi Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday launched ‘Krishak Unnati Yojna’ to provide input assistance to farmers and released Rs 13,320 crore to 24.72 lakh cultivators. The scheme was launched at a function at … Read more

Moderation in industrial growth, agri likely to drag down GDP growth in Q3 | Economy & Policy News

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[ad_1] The Indian economy is likely to report a slowdown in the third quarter (October-December) of FY24 owing to deceleration in industrial growth, agricultural output, and consumption, an analysis of high-frequency indicators shows.   Analysts say the gross domestic product (GDP) figure in the December quarter of FY24 is expected to remain closer … Read more

Then and now: Protesting farmers want their voice to reach Delhi | India News

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[ad_1] Farmers at a protest site during the march towards New Delhi, at Shambhu border, between Punjab and Haryana A farmer leader breaks the calm at the Shambhu Highway as he speaks into the microphone asking his fellow protesters to be careful about sharing information with the media. The highway at the Punjab-Haryana border, … Read more

Share of crop income dips for agriculture households, shows data | Agriculture

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[ad_1] Thousands of farmers are protesting along the Punjab-Haryana border over their demand for legalising the minimum support price. The Centre’s three-member panel had offered them a proposal of guaranteed purchase of five crops at MSP to break the imbroglio. However, the farmers rejected it. Data shows how crop cultivation has seen the slowest rise … Read more