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Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH): A Catalyst for Horticultural Growth in India Introduction India, with its diverse agro-climatic conditions, is a global leader in horticultural production. The sector plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, income generation, and food security. Recognizing the immense potential of horticulture, the Government … Read more
Highlights of current year’s union budget and its analysis Highlights of the budget,2019 Income up to Rs 5 lakh exempted from Income tax Standard deduction raised to Rs 50,000 from Rs 40,000 Direct Tax proposals to provide Rs 23,000 cr relief to 3 crore taxpayers Persons with gross income up to Rs 6.50 lakh not … Read more
National Agricultural Research System India has built up a fairly advanced agricultural research system. The Indian NARS is one of the largest systems in the world. The effective functioning of this system, in close association with Education and extension systems, has greatly contributed to the rapid Growth of agriculture after independence. After independence, the research … Read more
Advance INFRASTRUCTURE-in-rural-areas/”>Infrastructure in Rural Areas Good quality infrastructure is critical to sustainable Growth, especially for rural areas. As over 60 per cent of the Population lives in rural areas, with low levels of per capital income, there is need to impart greater attention in improving rural infrastructure. Currently the rural infrastructure is inadequate to support … Read more
Issues of Direct and Indirect Subsidy for farm sector and other social sectors. Subsidy is one of the powerful fiscal instruments, besides taxes and others, by which the objective of Growth and social Justice may be achieved. Subsidies alter relative prices and budget constraints and thereby affect decisions concerning production, consumption and allocation … Read more
Fertilizers – Elements Required In Plant Growth Fertilizers are substances that are added to SoilSoil to improve plant growth. They can be organic or inorganic, and they provide plants with the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong. There are 17 essential elements that plants need for growth. These elements are divided into two … Read more
Since the grant of diwani for Bengal, Bihar and Orissa in 1765, the major concern of the East India Company’s administration in India was to collect as much revenue as possible. agriculture was the main basis of economy and the main Source Of Income and hence, although the nawabi administration was retained with Muhammad … Read more
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI): A Sustainable Revolution in Rice Production Introduction Rice, a staple food for over half the world’s population, faces increasing pressure from climate change, resource scarcity, and growing demand. Traditional rice cultivation methods, often characterized by high water and fertilizer use, are unsustainable in the long run. The System of … Read more
Management of land and water Resources LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA Land and water have been the basic Elements of life support system on our planet since the dawn of civilization. All great civilizations, flourished where these resources were available in plenty and they declined or perished with the depletion of these resources. In recent … Read more
Green Manuring: A Sustainable Way to Improve SoilSoil Health Green manure is a type of cover crop that is grown and then turned under the Soil to improve soil health. Green manure crops are typically legumes, such as alfalfa or clover, which fix nitrogen from the air and add it to the soil. They can … Read more