DOUBLING FARMERS INCOME
Why in news? The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report for 2013-14, farmers’ average monthly income stood at Rs. 6,426. At present as per the last survey available for 2016-17, it stands at Rs. 8,167. India’s plan to Increase Farmers’ Income National Commission for Farmers was constituted in 2004, chaired by Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, […]
CROP DIVERSIFICATION
Why in news? Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is implementing a Crop Diversification Programme (CDP) for replacing paddy crop with less water consuming alternative crops to save water and protect soil in the state of Punjab. What is Crop Diversification Programme? Crop Diversification Programme (CDP), a sub scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas […]
ACTION TAKEN BY DAC&FW DURING LOCKDOWN
Why in news? In order to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lockdown period, the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures. Measures Taken The Department has circulated the SOP related to crop harvesting & threshing during Kharif 2020 to the States to […]
WORLD COULD FACE A FOOD CRISIS: UN, WTO
Why in news? The heads of three global agencies warned on 1st April of the risk of a worldwide “food shortage” if authorities fail to manage the ongoing COVID-19 crisis properly. Concerns Regarding Food Shortage Many governments around the world have put their populations on lockdown causing severe slow-downs in international trade and food supply […]
PRE-MONSOON CROP CULTIVATION TAKES A HIT
Focus: GS-III Disaster Management, Agriculture, Prelims Why in news? Despite the State government being on overdrive to ensure that agricultural activities continue to be normal during this unprecedented crisis caused by COVID-19, officials are hopeful about pre-monsoon crop cultivation. Besides the main crops such as ragi and maize, farmers cultivate green gram, black gram and […]
KASTURI MANJAL (WILD TURMERIC)
Why in news? The spice is becoming extinct and is also facing threats from a counterfeit variety Details: Kasturi Manjal with milk cream or rose water has been “grandma’s potion” for glowing skin. Turmeric, an essential ingredient in all Indian kitchens, has gained fame and acceptance for its cosmetic and healing properties and has been […]
GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH MAHUA-BASED ALCOHOLIC DRINK
Focus: GS-III Agriculture, Economic Development Why in news? The government is set to launch a mahua-based alcoholic beverage in the market for the first time. Called Mahua Nutribeverage. The beverage has a high nutritional value and relatively low alcohol content, at 5 per cent. It has been developed by IIT-Delhi after two years of research […]
“APNA UREA – SONA UGLE” BRAND OF HURL
Details: HURL is Joint Venture Company promoted by the three Maharatna Companies i.e. Coal India Limited (CIL), NTPC Limited (NTPC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) as the lead promoters with FCIL and HFCL as other two partners. With the objective of making the country self-reliant in Urea, the Governmentapproved in 2016 the revival of […]
RELATION BETWEEN LOSS OF ACCESS TO GROUNDWATER AND DECLINE IN AGRICULTURAL INCOME
Focus: Mains- GS 3- Agriculture Why in news? One of the first evidences of the medium to long-term impact of large scale, permanent environmental deterioration on rural populations in developing countries – the paper, ‘Way Down in the Hole: Adaptation to Long-Term Water Loss in Rural India’, was published in the American Economic Review The […]
LADAKH FOOD PROCESSING SUMMIT
Focus: Prelims- Invest India Mains- Agriculture Industry Why in news? Ladakh Food Processing Summit “Building Partnerships for Inclusive Growth in Food Processing Sector” was organised by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Ladakh in partnership with the MOFPI, GOI and Invest India, the national investment promotion & facilitation agency, in Leh Invest India Invest India, […]