While farmers are demanding MSP of 50% higher than cultivation cost as per Swaminathan panel's report, ThePrint analysis finds this is already the case in MP, Punjab & Haryana.
India’s CAD — quantum by which imports exceed exports — grew to $23.9 billion in April-June quarter, the latest data available. Lentils see highest MSP hike of Rs 500 per quintal.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said govt had always maintained MSP will continue as against a 'false propaganda' spread by Opposition parties.
The excess rainfall is likely to damage crops such as soybean, onion, urad and moong in major production states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
During the coronavirus crisis, income support platforms must be utilised by both state and the Centre. Social distancing should be a norm in wheat procurement mandis.
India registered an over 80 per cent increase in rainfall in the first two weeks of March, with Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan bearing the maximum damage.
Modi’s political competitors are meat-and-fish-gobbling quasi-Muslims who present 'Muslim' manifestos, appease Muslims, and can’t hope to represent India.
While the Chintan Research Foundation is not yet officially launched, ThePrint has learnt the Adani Group will be providing Rs 100 crore for it. Its initial focus will be on climate, strategic affairs & economy.
New infra projects involve not just repair work of runways and creation of additional taxi ways to enable better tempo of operations, but also storage of spare parts and munitions.
As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.
In 1995 there was massive project was coming up in India. For speedy completion the client told to contractor’s Work Order will be cost +.
Hundreds of contractors kept their resources always+1 or +2 including Stores spares. Client was clearing their monthly bills w.r.t the expected progress.
At last-leg of the project Client kept the bills pending for scrutinization. Project was completed & commissioned. Bills scrutinization was pending in months crossed years. Here who are the culprits.
When Cost + comes into the mind , cost consciousness will disappear. Lavish spending will take the driver’s seat. There will not any norms can be derived upon.
Here also the same, with wrong expectations farmers will spend more and demand +50 % extra. It is not few thousands, but it may be 50 crore + farmers, many are influenced and bound to indulge in corrupt practices.
Very informative and deeply analysed article
In 1995 there was massive project was coming up in India. For speedy completion the client told to contractor’s Work Order will be cost +.
Hundreds of contractors kept their resources always+1 or +2 including Stores spares. Client was clearing their monthly bills w.r.t the expected progress.
At last-leg of the project Client kept the bills pending for scrutinization. Project was completed & commissioned. Bills scrutinization was pending in months crossed years. Here who are the culprits.
When Cost + comes into the mind , cost consciousness will disappear. Lavish spending will take the driver’s seat. There will not any norms can be derived upon.
Here also the same, with wrong expectations farmers will spend more and demand +50 % extra. It is not few thousands, but it may be 50 crore + farmers, many are influenced and bound to indulge in corrupt practices.