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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exalts zero budget farming, while farmers in Maharashtra stare at another year of crop losses
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exalts zero budget farming, while farmers in Maharashtra stare at another year of crop losses

By Nidhi Jamwal

Because of a delayed monsoon, a decline in kharif sowing of pulses by 93%, soybean by 93% and oilseeds by 91% in Maharashtra. An overall kharif sowing area decline across the country, too.

Because of a delayed monsoon, a decline in kharif sowing of pulses by 93%, soybean by 93% and oilseeds by 91% in Maharashtra. An overall kharif sowing area decline across the country, too.

Sugarcane farmers, sugar mill owners lock horns over pending dues
Sugarcane farmers, sugar mill owners lock horns over pending dues

By Mithilesh Dhar

Sugarcane farmers pending dues: According to the Indian Sugar Mills Association, sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh owe sugarcane farmers Rs 6,480 crore. A few days back, state chief minister Yogi Adityanath had promised that the farmers would get their due by August 31. The promise was not met with and the farmers are now protesting

Sugarcane farmers pending dues: According to the Indian Sugar Mills Association, sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh owe sugarcane farmers Rs 6,480 crore. A few days back, state chief minister Yogi Adityanath had promised that the farmers would get their due by August 31. The promise was not met with and the farmers are now protesting

India prohibits wheat exports: Is it too little, too late?
India prohibits wheat exports: Is it too little, too late?

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.

Overworked and underpaid: There's no hope for ASHA workers
Overworked and underpaid: There's no hope for ASHA workers

By Shubham Koul

For more than six lakh villages in India where medical facilities aren't easily accessible, a silent army of 860,000 health care professionals are the only ray of hope. However, this ‘pink army’ is not happy. Dismally low salaries, erratic work schedule and long working hours are just some of the issues that these women face

For more than six lakh villages in India where medical facilities aren't easily accessible, a silent army of 860,000 health care professionals are the only ray of hope. However, this ‘pink army’ is not happy. Dismally low salaries, erratic work schedule and long working hours are just some of the issues that these women face

Rural entrepreneurship can help stop distress migration. Here is proof from rural Uttar Pradesh
Rural entrepreneurship can help stop distress migration. Here is proof from rural Uttar Pradesh

By Pavan Kumar Maurya

A modern dairy in a village is slowing down the process of migration in the area and raising the livelihoods of the rural inhabitants.

A modern dairy in a village is slowing down the process of migration in the area and raising the livelihoods of the rural inhabitants.

Rural entrepreneurship can help stop distress migration. Here is proof from rural Uttar Pradesh
Rural entrepreneurship can help stop distress migration. Here is proof from rural Uttar Pradesh

By Gaon Connection

A modern dairy in a village is slowing down the process of migration in the area and raising the livelihoods of the rural inhabitants.

A modern dairy in a village is slowing down the process of migration in the area and raising the livelihoods of the rural inhabitants.

KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K
KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K

By Mudassir Kuloo

To support farmers in Kashmir, NABARD prepared a model of Kisan Credit Card through which it provided credit to banks in order to support farmers and rural artisans in their investment needs. The efforts are now yielding results as farmers are now able to raise their incomes by cultivating fruits.

To support farmers in Kashmir, NABARD prepared a model of Kisan Credit Card through which it provided credit to banks in order to support farmers and rural artisans in their investment needs. The efforts are now yielding results as farmers are now able to raise their incomes by cultivating fruits.

KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K
KCC scheme brings prosperity to horticulture farmers in Ganderbal, J&K

By Gaon Connection

To support farmers in Kashmir, NABARD prepared a model of Kisan Credit Card through which it provided credit to banks in order to support farmers and rural artisans in their investment needs. The efforts are now yielding results as farmers are now able to raise their incomes by cultivating fruits.

To support farmers in Kashmir, NABARD prepared a model of Kisan Credit Card through which it provided credit to banks in order to support farmers and rural artisans in their investment needs. The efforts are now yielding results as farmers are now able to raise their incomes by cultivating fruits.

ASHA workers in Bihar on an indefinite strike for close to a month. Here are their demands
ASHA workers in Bihar on an indefinite strike for close to a month. Here are their demands

By Rahul Jha

Due to the strike by 100,000 ASHAs, vaccination activities in the state are affected, and several primary healthcare centres in villages have stopped providing health services.

Due to the strike by 100,000 ASHAs, vaccination activities in the state are affected, and several primary healthcare centres in villages have stopped providing health services.

Poultry industry in trouble due to the rise in the price of chicken feed
Poultry industry in trouble due to the rise in the price of chicken feed

By Diti Bajpai

The business of eggs and chicken was once considered a profitable venture, but not anymore. As per the traders, this business has suffered loss for the past one year resulting in the winding up of numerous poultry farms by small farmers

The business of eggs and chicken was once considered a profitable venture, but not anymore. As per the traders, this business has suffered loss for the past one year resulting in the winding up of numerous poultry farms by small farmers

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