Badalte Bharat Ki Nayi Krishi Pehchaan
Saffron, often called “red gold,” is the most expensive spice in the world, with prices ranging from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹7 lakh per kilogram. It comes from the delicate stigmas of the saffron flower (Crocus sativus) and holds significant value in the culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic industries. Despite the high demand, India produces only about…
Agriculture remains the backbone of India’s rural economy, sustaining millions of farmers and ensuring food security for the nation. However, while production has steadily increased over the years, marketing of agricultural produce has long remained a structural challenge. For decades, farmers have struggled with limited market access, price volatility, and dependence on intermediaries. Today, India’s…
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…
Every year on 4 February, the world pauses to observe World Cancer Day—not merely as a date on the calendar, but as a reminder of millions of lives touched by cancer. It is a day to raise awareness, encourage prevention, mobilise action, and most importantly, humanise a disease that is often reduced to statistics. Behind…
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…
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…
Rural India: The Unsung Growth Engine of Bharat Rural India — often depicted through images of mustard fields, morning fog, and winding village lanes — is no longer just a backdrop to Bharat’s economic story. It has quietly emerged as a powerful engine of growth, driving change in ways that challenge long-held assumptions about development…
“Care is not proved by love alone, but by attention when it matters most.” Winter has a way of sneaking in quietly—first through chilly mornings, then cold floors, and suddenly your pet is giving you that look. You know the one. The “I did not sign up for this weather” stare. While we humans can…
Pantnagar, Uttarakhand: Twenty students of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) will be leaving for France to undergo internship training in modern agricultural techniques. This unique opportunity is part of a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty of France and GBPUAT, Pantnagar. Under a recently signed agreement, the…