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Minimum Support Price (MSP)
Historical context The emergence of agricultural Price Policy in India was in the backdrop of Food scarcity and price fluctuations provoked by drought, floods and international prices for exports and imports. This policy in general was directed towards ensuring reasonable food prices for consumers by providing food grains through Public Distribution System (PDS) and … Read more
Smart Cities Mission: Transforming India’s Urban Landscape
Smart Cities Mission: Transforming India’s Urban Landscape Introduction India, a nation on the cusp of rapid urbanization, faces a multitude of challenges in managing its burgeoning cities. From inadequate infrastructure and resource scarcity to environmental degradation and social inequalities, the urban landscape is grappling with the complexities of rapid growth. Recognizing the need for a … Read more
Harnessing Technology for Governance: The Rise of E-Governance
Harnessing Technology for Governance: The Rise of E-Governance The 21st century has witnessed a profound transformation in the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. This transformation is largely driven by the rapid advancement of technology, which has permeated every aspect of our lives, including the realm of governance. E-governance, the … Read more
State Election Commission
The Election Commission of India is vested with the responsibility of conducting Elections to House of People and State Legislative Assemblies whereas the State Election Commission with the conduct of elections to Rural and Urban Local Bodies in the State. ARTICLE 243K of The Constitution Of India provides for the State Election Commission.The superintendence, direction and control … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Strengthening India’s Farmers
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Strengthening India’s Farmers Introduction Agriculture, the backbone of the Indian economy, employs a significant portion of the country’s workforce and contributes substantially to its GDP. However, Indian farmers face numerous challenges, including low income, indebtedness, and vulnerability to climate change. Recognizing the need to empower and uplift the agricultural … Read more
Indian Agricultural Research Council
Indian Agricultural Research Council The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of agriculture and Farmers Welfare , Government of India. Formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered Society under the … Read more
Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC): Empowering India’s Small Farmers
Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC): Empowering India’s Small Farmers Introduction India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, is home to a vast population of small farmers who play a crucial role in the nation’s food security. However, these farmers often face numerous challenges, including limited access to markets, technology, finance, and information, … Read more
Economic Development Since Independence Objectives And Achievements Of Planning
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Objectives of Planning Economic Growth and Development Every five-year plan had a growth target that had to be achieved by the end of the planning period. In order to bring about an improvement in standard of living of the people, the per capita income has to … Read more
University Grants Commission
University Grants Commission The University Grants Commission of India (UGC India) is a statutory body set up by the Indian Union Government in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 under Ministry of Human resource development, and is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher Education. It provides recognition to universities in India, … Read more