Agriculture & Rural Development

In a shocking development, massive financial irregularities have been revealed in Uttarakhand by a Central Audit which has disclosed that funds amounting to Rs 13.86 crore meant for forest conservation have been used to buy iPhones, laptops and office decor items! A shocking report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India for...

Flames have engulfed the French territory of Amsterdam Island in the Southern Indian Ocean for nearly a month now. The islands are located about halfway between Australia, Antarctica and Madagascar. Up till now, about 55% of its 54 km sqr. area has been burnt down. The island does not have any permanent population, but the...

When it comes to getting enough protein, many people think that meat and dairy are the only options. But there’s a hidden gem in the world of plant-based foods: pulses! Pulses, like lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas, are being recognised as some of the best sources of protein – and even tech-billionaire Bryan Johnson...

Pune is close to the nation's financial capital and an emerging hub for business and information technology. This flourishing, culturally rich city belongs to Maharashtra, which is the highest spender for corporate social responsibility in India. Naturally, Pune has a thriving CSR culture. In FY2022-23, Pune received the second-largest share of the amount of the...

The Government of Maharashtra has made a decision to return back the agricultural land to the small farmers that it had confiscated from, for defaulting on loans. In what is being seen as a major relief to almost 963 farmers who were already under a lot of debts, the state government has decided to give...

On 23rd December, India celebrates the National Farmer’s Day or the Rashtriya Kisan Diwas to commemorate the significant contribution of farmers, the backbone of Indian economy and rural prosperity. Rashtriya Kisan Divas is observed to mark the birth anniversary of Late Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth Prime Minister. The day is popular amongst India’s agricultural...

The very name “Darjeeling” conjures images of a picture-perfect hill station, quietly nestled at the foot of the Himalayas. Darjeeling is a tourist hotspot in the State of West Bengal. It is also known as the 'Queen of the Hills'. The city provides a splendid view of Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain on the planet....

Farmer's Day, popularly referred to as Kisan Diwas, is observed nationwide on December 23 each year. This particular day is marked to show appreciation, thanks, and recognition for the contributions made by the nation's farmers. The day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister of India Chaudhary Charan Singh,...

Now farmers selling land to the Government of Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Jewar Airport will benefit handsomely. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has increased the compensation to farmers for land acquisition to build the Jewar Airport from Rs 3,100 per square meter to Rs 4,300 per square meter. Farmers will also be paid interest...

The Accredited Social Health Activist or ASHA workers will soon be assigned the task of collecting vital data to help artificial intelligence identify breast cancer risk. The data will capture factors and patterns specific to Indian women who are at high risk of breast cancer.  This comes as part of the ambitious study being conducted...

Tripura is among the fastest-developing states in North East India despite being the third-smallest in size. Home to a diverse population including various ancient tribes, it has vast reservoirs of oil and natural gas. Tripura’s forest resources include bamboo, medicinal herbs and wood, which are being utilised for setting up of forest-based industries. Although...

Under a united banner called the ‘Chalo Dilli March’, nearly 5000 farmers from various parts of Uttar Pradesh set their steps towards the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. Holding green and red flags of various unions, these farmers demand adequate compensation for land acquired by the government since 1997. To their dismay, the...