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Saturday, August 16, 2025
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Topic: Farmers

RBI does its bit to compliment Modi govt’s budget sops for farmers

RBI raises cap on collateral-free agricultural loans to Rs 1.6 lakh from Rs 1 lakh — move to benefit all farmers who were left out from budget proposals.

India’s woeful land records will have trouble identifying farmers eligible for Rs 500/month

Direct benefit transfer comes with certain pre-conditions, primary among them is the need for a robust method to identify beneficiaries.

Modi’s new farm scheme faces hurdles of old land records & non-BJP states

The PM-KISAN scheme demands coordination between Centre and the states as agriculture is a state subject.

Govt’s final move to appease farmers — Rs 6,000 every year for those with 2-hectare plots

The income support scheme announced by Piyush Goyal in the interim budget has similarities with Telangana’s Rythu Bandhu and Odisha’s Kalia schemes.

Cabinet likely to approve agri-package for farmers tomorrow

The agriculture ministry has recommended several options to provide both short and long term solutions to address agrarian distress. A final call will be taken in the cabinet meeting.

Patanjali files 4 patents for ‘swadeshi’ fertilisers to help India’s distressed farmers

Patanjali promises Indian cow manure fertilisers, claims they will help farmers beat financial stress and improve incomes.

After losing 3 states, BJP seeks to re-establish pro-farmer and pro-poor credentials

On the first day of its national convention, the BJP passed resolutions on agriculture and welfare of the poor, claiming it had done better than the UPA.

Modi govt to announce income support scheme for farmers before Union Budget

The Modi government could seek Parliament approval for additional expenditure to ensure an immediate implementation of the scheme.

Heavy debts alone are not driving farmers to suicide

Instead of loan waivers, policy makers need to peel through the layers to figure out what farmers really need.

Why higher MSPs don’t really help the Indian farmer in the long run

Production of pulses went up in response to the higher MSP, but mandi prices crashed.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?