Farm protests continue, now permitted by the authorities to demonstrate at Jantar Mantar with a maximum 200 protesters till August 8 due to Covid-19 restrictions. The farmers want the farm laws that were enacted in September 2020 repealed, while GoI looks for a face-saving withdrawal. Read more..
Sedition case: Talks fail at Sirsa, farmers start camping on streets
The situation in Sirsa continues to remain volatile Saturday with thousands of protesters camping on the streets after the first round of talks between agitating farmers and the district administration failed. Read more..
PM-KISAN’s 9th instalment expected soon. Check who’s ineligible
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN), an initiative launched by the central government, provides ₹6,000 per annum as minimum income support to all farmers. The amount is paid in three instalments and is deposited directly into the bank accounts of the farmers. Read more..
How 1,38,000 Women Farmers In Drought-Prone Marathwada Doubled Their Incomes
It was a face-off that Santoshi Survase from Maharashtra’s Latur district had to win at any cost. Her opponent was her husband, and the stakes were high. Read more..
Rains halted, sowing of almost all major Kharif crops takes a big hit
As the monsoon gets delayed over most parts of India after a timely start, the sowing of major Kharif crops has seen a dip. Irrespective of when the rains arrive now, the sowing window for crops like moong, urad, and, to an extent, cotton might be too short for farmers to commence operations. Read more..