Badalte Bharat Ki Nayi Krishi Pehchaan
On February 13 each year, the world comes together to celebrate World Radio Day — a tribute to one of the most powerful, accessible, and enduring mediums of communication ever created. Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2011 and later endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly, this day recognizes radio not merely as a technology, but…
At a time when Indian farming faces both promise and challenge — from global market pressures to climate-linked risks — the government is pushing forward with a farmer-centric reform agenda that seeks to make agriculture not just productive but also profitable, sustainable and future-ready. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently outlined a suite of…
Uttar Pradesh — long recognised as the agricultural heartland of India — is rapidly rewriting its economic story. Traditionally known for its fertile plains and high farm output, the state is now emerging as a major centre for food processing and value-addition, linking farm production with industry, investment and employment. This transition marks a strategic…
India’s agricultural strength rests not only on the hard work of its farmers but also on the quality of science that supports them. From improved crop varieties and climate-resilient farming practices to pest management and soil health, agricultural research plays a decisive role in ensuring food security for a growing nation. At the centre of…
Seeds are the very first building blocks of agricultural success. They determine crop vigour, yield potential, disease resistance and ultimately farmers’ income. But for decades, India’s regulatory system for seeds has lagged behind modern agriculture — relying on a law framed in 1966, before technological tools like digital traceability and quality assurance systems even existed….
Rewriting the Roots: How a Tiny Protein Flip Could Transform Indian Agriculture India’s agricultural heartland — from the vast wheat fields of Punjab to the sprawling rice paddies of Eastern Uttar Pradesh — may be on the cusp of one of the most consequential shifts in farming since the original Green Revolution of the 1960s…
In a major breakthrough for precision agriculture in India, researchers at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) have developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system that allows farmers to detect crop diseases in real time, directly in the field — even under challenging environmental conditions. This innovation, known as CVGG-16, marks a significant step…
The Aravalli Verdict Explained: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Really Means The Aravalli range, India’s oldest mountain system, has long served as a natural shield—recharging groundwater, curbing air pollution, and preventing the spread of desertification across North India. A recent Supreme Court ruling has once again brought the fragile future of this ancient range into…
In an era where global challenges demand global solutions, an ambitious scientific collaboration between India and Russia is rewriting the script for agricultural biotechnology. In September 2024, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, signed a landmark agreement with Saint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine, marking a new chapter…
Krishi Nivesh In a significant push toward modernising India’s agriculture ecosystem, the Government of India has expanded the Krishi Nivesh Portal to become a unified digital platform that integrates agricultural investment schemes from both the Central and State governments. This initiative aims to simplify access to opportunities, improve transparency, and unlock much-needed capital for farmers,…