Indian Farmers’ $120 Billion Implicit Taxation
Indian farmers faced $120 billion in implicit taxation in 2023, the highest globally, due to government policies like export restrictions on rice, sugar, and onions…
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Extension of PM-AASHA Schemes (2024)
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PM-KUSUM Scheme – Recent Updates
The PM-KUSUM scheme, launched in 2019 to integrate solar energy into Indian agriculture, is falling short, with only 30% of its targets met as the…
PM Modi Sanctions 17th PM-KISAN Instalment, Aiding 9.3 Crore Farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after being re-elected for a third term, approved the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, disbursing Rs 20,000 crore to aid…
Haryana Removes Age Cap on Farmer Aid Scheme
The Haryana government has removed the age cap on the “Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojana,” allowing all ages to receive financial aid…
Legalizing Minimum Support Price
Legalizing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India is a complex and multi-faceted issue. The MSP is a government-set floor price for purchasing agricultural products…
Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights
The Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights, a significant event in the world of agriculture, was recently inaugurated by the President of India in New Delhi.…
