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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…
Dry Winters 2025-26 Dry winters in India are a significant seasonal challenge that affects millions of people, especially in northern and western regions. Unlike the humid monsoon months, winter in India is characterized by cold air, low humidity, and arid conditions that can take a toll on health, agriculture, and daily life. Understanding the causes,…
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…