By गाँव कनेक्शन
गेहूं, चावल के साथ ही मक्का समेत कई मोटे अनाजों के निर्यात में भारत में खासी बढ़ोतरी दर्ज की है। विदेश अनाज जाने का मतलब है कि देश में किसानों को उनकी फसल के अच्छे दाम मिल सकते हैं। गैर बासमती चावल के निर्यात में 136 फीसदी तो गेहूं के निर्यात में 774% की बढ़ोतरी हुई है।
गेहूं, चावल के साथ ही मक्का समेत कई मोटे अनाजों के निर्यात में भारत में खासी बढ़ोतरी दर्ज की है। विदेश अनाज जाने का मतलब है कि देश में किसानों को उनकी फसल के अच्छे दाम मिल सकते हैं। गैर बासमती चावल के निर्यात में 136 फीसदी तो गेहूं के निर्यात में 774% की बढ़ोतरी हुई है।
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
After two weeks of vigorous market speculation about the possibility of India putting some curbs in place to limit the export of rice, the Union government has put taxes on non-basmati, non-parboiled rice and prohibited the export of broken rice. The decision has invited criticism from exporters as they caution that such flip-flop in the export policy is detrimental to the country's commercial interests in the world market.
After two weeks of vigorous market speculation about the possibility of India putting some curbs in place to limit the export of rice, the Union government has put taxes on non-basmati, non-parboiled rice and prohibited the export of broken rice. The decision has invited criticism from exporters as they caution that such flip-flop in the export policy is detrimental to the country's commercial interests in the world market.
By Nidhi Jamwal
When floods in Bengaluru make a bigger splash than the looming drought in the country’s hinterlands.
When floods in Bengaluru make a bigger splash than the looming drought in the country’s hinterlands.
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
India is the biggest exporter of rice in the world commanding a share of almost 40 per cent. However, deficient rainfall in the paddy growing states in the Indo-Gangetic Plains has raised an alarm with fears of the Union government restricting rice exports. Four months ago, the Indian government had prohibited wheat exports.
India is the biggest exporter of rice in the world commanding a share of almost 40 per cent. However, deficient rainfall in the paddy growing states in the Indo-Gangetic Plains has raised an alarm with fears of the Union government restricting rice exports. Four months ago, the Indian government had prohibited wheat exports.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
The India Meteorological Department has said that heatwave and severe heatwave conditions are likely to last for at least next three days in many parts of the country. The maximum temperature in Bihar is unlikely to drop in the next 48 hours. People should stay indoors and avoid spending long periods of time in the sun.
The India Meteorological Department has said that heatwave and severe heatwave conditions are likely to last for at least next three days in many parts of the country. The maximum temperature in Bihar is unlikely to drop in the next 48 hours. People should stay indoors and avoid spending long periods of time in the sun.
By Ashwani Nigam
By Aishwarya Tripathi
A reporter recalls her travel to the remote Sundarbans to meet the women who earn a living by catching prawn seedlings on the riverine islands.
A reporter recalls her travel to the remote Sundarbans to meet the women who earn a living by catching prawn seedlings on the riverine islands.
By Nidhi Jamwal
There are some memories that will never go away. Here is one of mine — of climbing up 13 kilometres to the Vaishno Devi shrine. And eating hot, sticky and crisp jalebis on Dussehra.
There are some memories that will never go away. Here is one of mine — of climbing up 13 kilometres to the Vaishno Devi shrine. And eating hot, sticky and crisp jalebis on Dussehra.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Sarhul, which means worshipping of the Sal tree, is the main festival of the tribal population of Jharkhand. The festival, which redefines worship of nature, is being celebrated with fanfare galore after a gap of two years due to COVID19. Details here.
Sarhul, which means worshipping of the Sal tree, is the main festival of the tribal population of Jharkhand. The festival, which redefines worship of nature, is being celebrated with fanfare galore after a gap of two years due to COVID19. Details here.
By Arvind Shukla
According to a report by the government of India, the production of wheat, grains, mustard may decrease in the coming two years due to climate changes. The effects can majorly be seen in the crops of Rabi. It can decrease the production of wheat by 23% until 2050
According to a report by the government of India, the production of wheat, grains, mustard may decrease in the coming two years due to climate changes. The effects can majorly be seen in the crops of Rabi. It can decrease the production of wheat by 23% until 2050