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Agriculture Issues in India
Madras High Court Declares Section 77-A Unconstitutional
The Madras High Court has declared Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908, unconstitutional. This section, introduced through a 2022 State amendment, granted District Registrars…
India Retains Eighth Position in Global Agricultural Exports
In 2023, India retained its position as the eighth-largest exporter of agricultural products globally, with exports totaling $51 billion, down from $55 billion in 2022.…
Agristack
Agristack, introduced in India’s 2024-25 Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a digital framework to connect over six crore farmers to a formal land…
NABARD Launches Rs 750 Crore Agri-SURE Fund for Startups
Summary: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched the “Agri-SURE” fund with Rs 750 crore to boost agricultural and rural tech…
Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award 2024
Maharashtra has won the Best Agriculture State Award for 2024, announced by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee chaired by Justice P. Sathasivam. The award…
PM Modi Sanctions 17th PM-KISAN Instalment, Aiding 9.3 Crore Farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after being re-elected for a third term, approved the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, disbursing Rs 20,000 crore to aid…
Haryana Removes Age Cap on Farmer Aid Scheme
The Haryana government has removed the age cap on the “Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojana,” allowing all ages to receive financial aid…
India’s $48 Billion Input Subsidy
India’s $48 billion input subsidy for power and agriculture has raised concerns among several WTO members, including the US and EU. The subsidies, aimed at…
