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PM-KISAN: A Lifeline for India’s Farmers Introduction India, a nation heavily reliant on agriculture, faces a multitude of challenges in sustaining its vast farming community. From fluctuating market prices to unpredictable weather patterns, the lives of Indian farmers are often fraught with uncertainty. Recognizing the need for a robust support system, the Indian government launched … Read more
Extension Activities: The government is taking up extension activities in a big way and utilizing the campaign modes to educate farmers in all possible forms. Polam Pilusthondi: The main objective of the scheme is to strengthen the extension reach at farmers’ doorstep for increasing productivity, profi tability, sustainability and explore the possibilities of … Read more
Overview of Agriculture Sector in India: A Vital Backbone Facing Challenges Agriculture, the backbone of the Indian economy, plays a pivotal role in the lives of millions of Indians. It provides sustenance, employment, and contributes significantly to the national GDP. This article delves into the multifaceted landscape of Indian agriculture, exploring its historical significance, current … Read more
“The Scheduled Areas” are those tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of the country than the North-East India. These areas are located in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Orissa and Rajasthan. Besides these areas, some other regions of the country also are governed … Read more
Rajasthan Cropping Pattern Cropping pattern means the proportion of area under various crops at a point of time. The crop statistics published by the governments are used to denote the cropping patterns. Cropping pattern is, however, a dynamic concept as it changes over space and time.The cropping patterns of a region are closely influenced by … Read more
Rural markets in Karnataka Market in Karnataka for the consumer products is made up of two distinct parts, one is urban and other is rural market. The vastness of the rural market poses both a challenge and an opportunity to the marketers. The desire to improve the living standards is felt as keenly in the … Read more
North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP): Transforming Lives in Northeast India Introduction The Northeast region of India, a land of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich biodiversity, faces significant challenges in terms of poverty, unemployment, and limited access to basic amenities. The region’s unique geographical location, coupled with its historical and socio-economic factors, has contributed … Read more
Various policies framed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the socioeconomic development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the State Scheduled Castes Sub Plan The Govt for the first time formulated a Special Component Plan (SCP) in 1979-80 now renamed as Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) for the Scheduled Castes as part of … Read more