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Harikishan Sharma

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India has surpassed China in rice production. But this love for paddy is not without pitfalls

The Union government is promoting crop diversification as farmers increasingly prefer paddy, aiming to enhance farm income, nutrit...Go to article

15/01/2026

Budget 2026 looms, but key farm promises are still stuck on paper

The article discusses the upcoming Budget 2026 and highlights that key promises made to the farming community remain unfulfilled, ...Go to article

15/01/2026

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60 per cent this year

The article discusses the significant reduction in the Jal Jeevan Mission budget, which is expected to be cut by 60 this year, imp...Go to article

13/01/2026

MGNREGA gave Indians dignity. New job guarantee scheme keeps its core but makes some mistakes

The article discusses the enhancements made to the rural job guarantee framework, particularly the increase in guaranteed employme...Go to article

22/12/2025

VB-G RAM G BILL INTRODUCED IN LOK SABHA Opp protests dropping Gandhi s name welfare of poor our priority, says Govt

The article discusses the opposition's concerns regarding the fiscal burden on states due to a new bill introduced in the Lok Sabh...Go to article

16/12/2025

Working group proposes allowing use of customary weights, measures units

The Working Group has proposed changes in the 'Draft areas of reforms for discussion' aimed at gathering feedback from relevant st...Go to article

01/12/2025

Centre prepares draft Seed Bill to curb sale of inferior seeds in market

The proposed legislation aims to replace the Seeds Act of 1966 and the Seeds Control Order of 1983, as stated by the Ministry of A...Go to article

13/11/2025

WAPCOS orders 48 officials abroad to return

WAPCOS has ordered 48 officials abroad to return, following a review by Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil....Go to article

08/10/2025

Govt pulls nod for 11 biostimulants over religious, dietary concerns

The article discusses the approval of 11 biostimulants derived from animal protein for use in the cultivation of various crops, in...Go to article

02/10/2025

On lines of Model UN, Centre to launch Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative in schools from October

The Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative will be introduced in over 600 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and 200 Eklavya Model Residential...Go to article

30/09/2025