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New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has coffee farmers leaving them grappling with an unexpected and severe crisis. Coffee exports have been disrupted by logistical challenges and trade uncertainties, triggering a sharp decline in prices. The Robusta cherry variety, which earlier ranged between Rs 260 and Rs 280 per kilogram, is now fluctuating between Rs 180 and Rs 205, dealing a significant blow to farmers' incomes. Left in the lurch, the farmers are now urging the government to int ...Read More >
A new bill, VB-G RAM G, is set to replace MGNREGA in Parliament. It promises 125 days of wage employment for rural households. The scheme will be centrally sponsored, with states sharing costs. The focus shifts to creating durable assets for rural development. This move has sparked political debate. New Delhi: The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, which seeks to replace the two-decade old MGNREGA, is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha ...Read More >
Shimla, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Himachal Pradesh government will begin the procurement of naturally grown barley in Pangi from October 8 at a minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 60 per kg, it said on Sunday. This is the first time such a government-supported procurement drive is taking place in this remote region, and with this initiative farmers are highly enthusiastic. A government spokesperson said here that all preparations for the procurement of barley have been completed by the Agricult ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday directed all the administrative secretaries to set clear targets and complete the pending tasks to extend benefits of development projects to the people. In a high level meeting with all the administrative secretaries here today, the chief minister said that the state government from the very first day had been working to ensure good governance and betterment of the people of the ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday directed all the administrative secretaries to set clear targets and complete the pending tasks to extend benefits of development projects to the people. In a high level meeting with all the administrative secretaries here today, the chief minister said that the state government from the very first day had been working to ensure good governance and betterment of the people of the ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that Himachal Pradesh has had to fight for its rightful share on several issues. He pointed out that despite the expiry of the lease period of the Shanan hydroelectric project situated in the state, it has not been returned by Punjab, while arrears due from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) have also been delayed due to obstructions posed by Punjab and Haryana, despite a Supreme Cour ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttar Pradesh government is envisioning and preparing a concrete action plan to realise the vision of "Viksit Uttar Pradesh - Samarth Uttar Pradesh @2047". The Yogi Adityanath-led government aims to make Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy by 2030 and a $6 trillion economy by 2047. A special focus has been placed on future-oriented industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, green energy, and agritech for achieving this objective. A ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], August 2 (ANI): Counter-Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan and arrested five operatives, recovering six sophisticated pistols from their possession, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, those arrested have been identified as Jagroop Singh of Dhun (Tarn Taran), Nav ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami laid the foundation stone of Gramya Vikas Bhawan to be built at a cost of Rs 58.32 crore here. He also planted saplings on the campus. The Chief Minister said that this building will prove to be important in the field of rural development. Dhami said that the state government is promoting local livelihood through the One District, Two Products Scheme and is getting its traditional products recognised ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Opening India dairy sector to US imports could result in an annual loss of Rs 1.03 lakh crore to Indian dairy farmers, according to a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI). The report cautioned that the move would significantly impact the livelihoods of small dairy farmers, as the US dairy sector is heavily subsidized. SBI stated, If the dairy sector is opened up, price of milk in India is likely to drop by at least 15 per cent which could cause poten ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India] July 4 (ANI): Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat has successfully translated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of women's empowerment into actionable initiatives. By prioritising the cooperative model, the state has not only enhanced women's leadership in the rural economy but also strengthened the cooperative sector. This approach, guided by Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, emphasises the vital role of economic ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nominations for the posts of chairperson and deputy chairperson of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's pivotal standing committee were filed on Friday. Satya Sharma of BJP submitted her papers for the post of chairperson, while Sunder Singh filed for deputy chairperson. For the Aam Aadmi Party, Praveen Kumar and Mohini Jeenwal filed their nominations, respectively, for the posts of chairperson and deputy chairperson.The filing of nominations took place at the municipal secretary's of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): IFFCO Managing Director (MD), U S Awasthi on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence office in New Delhi. During the meeting, Awasthi briefed and updated the Minister on the overall performance of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) for the Financial Year 2024-25, a strong testament to the vision of Sahakar Se Samriddhi under his dynamic guidance. Awasthi also apprised him of the progress at the seed research and development facility ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 6 Jun: More than 200 people without valid inner line permits (ILP) were externed from the Itanagar Capital Region on Friday, a senior police officer said. The violators were detected during an enforcement drive conducted by the Naharlagun police across Papu Hills, Naharlagun, Nirjuli, and Banderdewa, as part of the ongoing initiative to uphold the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation. Naharlagun Superintendent of Police (SP) Mihin Gambo said that all 219 individuals were found without ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): IFFCO Managing Director (MD), U S Awasthi on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence office in New Delhi. During the meeting, Awasthi briefed and updated the Minister on the overall performance of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) for the Financial Year 2024-25, a strong testament to the vision of Sahakar Se Samriddhi under his dynamic guidance. Awasthi also apprised him of the progress at the seed research and development facility ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 3: The recently introduced Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 has placed a significant emphasis on revitalizing the agricultural sector, which has always been the backbone of India's economy. Agriculture is not just a means of livelihood for millions; it plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustaining rural communities. With approximately 58% of the Indian population relying on agriculture for their livelihoods, its importance cannot be overstat ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], February 3: The recently introduced Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 has placed a significant emphasis on revitalizing the agricultural sector, which has always been the backbone of India's economy. Agriculture is not just a means of livelihood for millions; it plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustaining rural communities. With approximately 58% of the Indian population relying on agriculture for their livelihoods, its importance cannot be ov ...Read More >
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