Farmers claim they're being forced to buy nano urea even though they prefer granular urea, despite it costing more. IFFCO launched nano urea 3 yrs ago in bid to radically transform farming.
Once considered one of UP's most influential IAS officers, who also enjoyed trust of ex-CMs Mayawati & Akhilesh, Sehgal has a knack for comebacks after being sidelined in new regimes.
Secretary-level officer says this has brought in a great deal of stability and continuity in governance, as well as better coordination with states and between ministries.
In 2020, the BJP went on an offensive, branding protesters as ‘Khalistanis’. However, this time around, in an election year, both BJP & govt have been more mellow in their approach.
The PM said the 17th Lok Sabha has been about 'perform, reform and transform', adding that his govt has made 'game-changing decisions' from women's quota bill to Article 370 abrogation.
Mallikarjun Kharge releases paper on Modi government’s policy, politics and decisions which are broadly divided into 3 injustices — economic, social & political.
Since 2014, Modi govt has sanctioned 5 major redevelopment projects, including the ambitious 7GPRA, in the capital. Experts believe lack of vacant land makes redevelopment necessary.
Spokespersons training at 'media workshops' across country. Panchayat-level spokespersons to travel to villages & speak on govt works & 'significant issues' like Ram temple, Article 370.
Last 20 years' data shows capex share in spending has risen since 1st term of Modi govt in 2014-15 & that of subsidies has dropped. Under UPA between 2004-2014, subsidies rose while capex fell.
Opposition parties are fixated on the argument that the government has deliberately removed MK Gandhi’s name from the Act. The real provisions in the Bill are barely being discussed.
RBI Handbook of Statistics shows state’s GSDP has more than doubled in past decade, finishing second behind Maharashtra. It has performed well across health & education parameters as well.
It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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