Extending free food for another 5 years is an acknowledgement that the poor continue to need ample support for years ahead. The move also rings the final death knell of farm laws. If government grain procurement is going to be so high, then that rules out entry of private sector.
As the government continues to support farmers, it is crucial to consider the challenges faced by marginal farmers who often struggle to access essential government schemes and resources.
Celebrate the heady power shift in Indian cricket. 2023 World Cup is a fan’s delight
Though still in the league stage, a heady power shift in Indian cricket must be celebrated: from batting to bowling. Bumrah, Shami and Siraj’s killer instinct and deadly accuracy on slow home pitches, Kuldeep and Jadeja’s guile — this World Cup is a fan’s delight and the cricketing world’s envy.