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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
TopicShetkari Sanghatana

Topic: Shetkari Sanghatana

Ban on GM mustard harms Indian farmers. Supreme Court must choose science over ideology

While admitting the application seeking release of GM mustard, the Supreme Court asked farmers' union Shetkari Sanghatana, 'Where were you all these years?'

Seeking right to choose ‘dignified life’, farmers’ body opposes petition against GM mustard in SC

Shetkari Sanghatana files plea in case filed by activist Aruna Rodrigues, who sought ban on GM mustard. It cites Bt Cotton's success to push use of genetically modified crops.

Now, SC farm laws’ panel member says will bring 1 lakh farmers to Delhi to support reforms

Shetkari Sanghatana chief Anil Ghanwat says a show of support for farm laws is important as the repeal has ‘set precedent for future governments’ to deny reforms in the sector.

PM Modi chose party interests in UP and Punjab over farmers, says SC panel member on repeal

Shetkari Sanghatana president Anil J. Ghanwat called the move ‘unfortunate’, adding that the government has closed the doors on agricultural reforms.

Maharashtra farmers are asserting their freedom by celebrating HTBt cotton crop harvest 

‘Skill India', 'Make in India' and 'Ease of doing business' have nothing to offer farmers. Every aspect of agriculture in India is tied up in regulations.

On Camera

We failed the UP board topper. She should be celebrated, not bullied for her facial hair

The pervasive culture of body shaming, of judging others based on their appearance rather than their character or abilities, is a reflection of the deeper societal fault lines.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

‘No brides for Agniveers’: In Rajasthan’s ‘Shaheedon ki nagri’, few takers for defence coaching centres

Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.