Badalte Bharat Ki Nayi Krishi Pehchaan
The recently concluded EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)—widely described as the “Mother of All Deals”—marks a historic milestone in global trade relations. After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have reached a comprehensive agreement that promises to reshape economic cooperation between two of the world’s largest economies. Covering a market of…
Introduction A Sustainable Breakthrough for Indian Agriculture and Waste ManagementIndia generates millions of tonnes of organic waste every year—from crop residues and food waste to agro-industrial by-products. Managing this waste sustainably while meeting the rising demand for fertilisers, animal feed, and clean energy has become a major challenge. In this context, a recent study by…
Hands That Feed Us Every year, Farmers’ Day arrives without noise or celebration. There are no fireworks, no long holidays, and no applause that echoes across cities. Yet it belongs to the people who wake up before the sun, walk barefoot on damp soil, and place their faith in seeds that may or may not…
In a major push for farmer welfare and sustainable agriculture, **Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 19, 2025,released the 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, transferring over₹18,000 crore directly into the bank accounts of nearly 9 crore farmers across India.The fund release took place from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, where the…
By turning sand, heat, and scarcity into opportunity, a new global collaboration is proving that tomorrow’s food can grow where we least expect it. When we think of deserts, we imagine endless sand, scorching heat, and a near-absence of life. Agriculture, traditionally, has never belonged in this picture. Yet today, deserts are fast becoming living…
In the hills, farming has always been about resilience. Steep slopes, fragile soils, scattered landholdings and an unpredictable climate have shaped agricultural practices for generations. Long before the conversation around climate-smart agriculture began, hill farmers had already found their answer — millets. For years, crops like mandua (finger millet), jhangora (barnyard millet) and kauni (foxtail…