By Sarah Khan
On May 13, the Commerce Ministry prohibited the export of wheat by private traders and limited it to government-to-government channels. The order has left farmers high and dry, and there are fears of hoarding and blackmarketing. Gaon Connection spoke with farmers, traders and agri sector experts to understand the impact of the recent notification.
On May 13, the Commerce Ministry prohibited the export of wheat by private traders and limited it to government-to-government channels. The order has left farmers high and dry, and there are fears of hoarding and blackmarketing. Gaon Connection spoke with farmers, traders and agri sector experts to understand the impact of the recent notification.
By Sarah Khan
There has been a continuous rise in the prices of commodities in the last two months. The food price inflation rate in rural India has almost doubled in a year, and is higher than in urban India. Rural citizens have reduced the consumption of pulses, vegetables and milk. This is likely to have long-term health impacts, warn experts. A Gaon Connection report.
There has been a continuous rise in the prices of commodities in the last two months. The food price inflation rate in rural India has almost doubled in a year, and is higher than in urban India. Rural citizens have reduced the consumption of pulses, vegetables and milk. This is likely to have long-term health impacts, warn experts. A Gaon Connection report.
By Sarah Khan
The Indian wheat market is volatile due to the low production and procurement by the government, and the high global demand for Indian wheat owing to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. While the Indian government has revised wheat allocation under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, wheat exporters are set to reap huge profits. Right to Food experts are warning of a possible wheat shortage in the country. Gaon Connection investigates.
The Indian wheat market is volatile due to the low production and procurement by the government, and the high global demand for Indian wheat owing to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. While the Indian government has revised wheat allocation under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, wheat exporters are set to reap huge profits. Right to Food experts are warning of a possible wheat shortage in the country. Gaon Connection investigates.
By Ashwini K Shukla
Between June 1 and August 16, Jharkhand recorded a rainfall departure of minus 36 per cent. Of its total 24 districts, only one district (West Singhbhum) has reported 'normal' monsoon rainfall so far. Experts fear a 50% drop in paddy sowing this kharif season. Small farmers and agricultural labourers are migrating to other states in search of work. A Gaon Connection report from Palamu as part of the 'Paddy Pain' series.
Between June 1 and August 16, Jharkhand recorded a rainfall departure of minus 36 per cent. Of its total 24 districts, only one district (West Singhbhum) has reported 'normal' monsoon rainfall so far. Experts fear a 50% drop in paddy sowing this kharif season. Small farmers and agricultural labourers are migrating to other states in search of work. A Gaon Connection report from Palamu as part of the 'Paddy Pain' series.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Two years into the pandemic and the hunger and food insecurity crisis continues. A survey reported decline in nutritional quality and quantity of food despite some of the government schemes on food grains having performed well. Details here.
Two years into the pandemic and the hunger and food insecurity crisis continues. A survey reported decline in nutritional quality and quantity of food despite some of the government schemes on food grains having performed well. Details here.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
गरीब लोगों के लिए राहत की खबर है। सरकार ने प्रधानमंत्री गरीब कल्याण अन्न योजना को मार्च 2022 तक के लिए बढ़ा दिया है। करीब 15 महीने से जारी ये योजना नवंबर 2021 में बंद हो रही थी, जिसे 4 महीने के लिए आगे बढ़ा दिया गया है।
गरीब लोगों के लिए राहत की खबर है। सरकार ने प्रधानमंत्री गरीब कल्याण अन्न योजना को मार्च 2022 तक के लिए बढ़ा दिया है। करीब 15 महीने से जारी ये योजना नवंबर 2021 में बंद हो रही थी, जिसे 4 महीने के लिए आगे बढ़ा दिया गया है।
By Ajay Mishra
कोरोना की पहली लहर के दौरान कार्डधारकों को खुला और तौलकर चना दिया गया था, लेकिन इस बार सभी वस्तुएं पैकिंग में हैं। इससे कोटेदार कम भी नहीं दे सकेंगे और समय की भी बचत होगी। न ही मिलावट का डर होगा। पैकिंग में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ की फोटो भी छपी है।
कोरोना की पहली लहर के दौरान कार्डधारकों को खुला और तौलकर चना दिया गया था, लेकिन इस बार सभी वस्तुएं पैकिंग में हैं। इससे कोटेदार कम भी नहीं दे सकेंगे और समय की भी बचत होगी। न ही मिलावट का डर होगा। पैकिंग में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ की फोटो भी छपी है।
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
The changing climate is causing a dent in the country's foodgrains production, and farmers are facing a loss of several billions of dollars due to export curbs and other trade restrictions.
The changing climate is causing a dent in the country's foodgrains production, and farmers are facing a loss of several billions of dollars due to export curbs and other trade restrictions.
By Gaon Connection
The changing climate is causing a dent in the country's foodgrains production, and farmers are facing a loss of several billions of dollars due to export curbs and other trade restrictions.
The changing climate is causing a dent in the country's foodgrains production, and farmers are facing a loss of several billions of dollars due to export curbs and other trade restrictions.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
प्रधानमंत्री गरीब कल्याण अन्न योजना के लाभार्थियों से बात करते हुए पीएम मोदी ने कहा कि योजना के तहत दिवाली तक मुफ्त राशन मिलता रहेगा। उन्होंने कहा कि यूपी देश में 5 करोड़ टीकाकरण करने वाला देश का पहला राज्य बन गया है।
प्रधानमंत्री गरीब कल्याण अन्न योजना के लाभार्थियों से बात करते हुए पीएम मोदी ने कहा कि योजना के तहत दिवाली तक मुफ्त राशन मिलता रहेगा। उन्होंने कहा कि यूपी देश में 5 करोड़ टीकाकरण करने वाला देश का पहला राज्य बन गया है।