Agriculture in Meghalaya

agriculture in Meghalaya Meghalaya is basically an agricultural state with about 80% of its Population depending entirely on agriculture for their livelihood. Nearly 10% of the geographical area of Meghalaya is under cultivation. Agriculture in the state is characterised by limited use of modern techniques, low yields and low productivity. As a result, despite the … Read more

Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity

Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity Pressure groups have become a very important part of an administrative system. These groups try to pressurise the administrative and political system of a country either to ensure that their interests are promoted or to see that at least their interests are not relegated … Read more

Peasant, Tribal and Workers Movements

Peasant, Women, Tribal and Workers Movements Peasant Movement:  Peasant movements or agrarian struggles have taken place from pre-colonial days. The movements in the period between 1858 and 1914 tended to remain localised, disjointed and confined to particular grievances. Well-known are the Bengal revolt of 1859-62 against the indigo plantation system and the ‘Deccan riots’ of … Read more

Self help groups in Karnataka

Self Help Groups in Karnataka The economy of Karnataka is essentially an agrarian and rural economy. It accounts for 56 per cent of workforce of the State. In addition it supports other economic activities such as Industry, transport, Trade and Commerce, etc. The rural economy supplies food articles and home-made products to non-farm sector. The … Read more

Rural development initiatives :Karnataka Schemes

Rural Development Initiatives :Karnataka Urban Ashraya/Vajpayee Urban Housing Scheme This is State Sponsored scheme implemented for urban poor and it was introduced by the Government in the year 1991-92. The annual income of the beneficiary is Rs.32,000/-. The beneficiaries are selected by the Ashraya Committee comprising both official and non official members appointed by the … Read more

Schemes for Rural and Social Development – Welfare and Developmental Programmes

Social Welfare Programmes of India Social Welfare sector is responsible for the welfare, rehabilitation and development of the Persons with Disabilities, the Social Deviants, and the Other Disadvantaged who require special attention of the State because of the disabilities and vulnerabilities they suffer from. While there is no information about the size of the Population … Read more

Rajasthan Special Policies and Programmes

  Crop Insurance Scheme CM Jan Awas Yojna Rajasthan Startup Policy Resurgent Rajasthan PARTNERSHIP Summit 2015 Bhamshah Health Insurance Scheme 2015 Rajasthan Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) Policy 2015 Smart City Programme-2015 AMRUT Mission- 2015 Rajasthan Mineral Policy-2015 Rajasthan Agro-Processing and Agri-Marketing Promotion Policy, 2015 Rajasthan Biotechnology Policy 2015 Rajasthan Amendment in Wind Power … Read more

Indian Agriculture

  Mainstay of Indian economy Since independence, undergone a change from being the sector contributing the highest share to the GDP to one contributing the lowest share. agriculture is a state subject. GDP contribution (Agriculture and allied sector) 5 pc in 1950-51 7 pc in 2008-09 and 14.6 pc in 2009-10. It was 19 pc in … Read more

Cooperative Farming

Cooperative Farming Cooperative farming is a type of agricultural production in which farmers work together to pool their resources and labor. Cooperatives can be formed by farmers of any size, and they can be organized for a variety of purposes, such as purchasing supplies, marketing crops, or providing technical assistance. Origins of cooperative farming Principles … Read more

Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)

Empowering the Backbone: The Rise of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in India Introduction India, a nation heavily reliant on agriculture, faces a multitude of challenges in its agricultural sector. From low productivity and income to market volatility and lack of access to resources, farmers often struggle to thrive. In this context, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) … Read more