Majority of economists oppose government-fixed MSPs that use cost-plus pricing as they think that supporting farmers with 'income' rather than 'price' is preferable.
The Situation Assessment Survey of agricultural households says that 40-50% of ‘farmers not insuring their crops’ do so simply because they are not aware of crop insurance.
Cellular agriculture can enable widespread production of animal proteins, with cultivated beef well-positioned to become a sustainable consumer choice.
Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech outlined the success of the Modi government & reiterated its focus on four ‘castes’: women, poor, farmers and youth. But there were no big announcements.
CM adviser says 6 countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya & Uganda, have already shown interest. Opposition, however, says this is easier said than done, asks 'where are the resources?'
Encouraging industry is a stated objective of MP govt, and there have been some promising outcomes. But industry’s contribution to state economy has fallen over the past decade.
Data shows large public sector banks received highest number of complaints in absolute terms, but fared better than several private banks when looked at on complaints-per-branch basis.
For BJP, CAA was strategic move that did not quite work out because those it would benefit could’ve been accommodated under existing laws, and new entrants would remain excluded.
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