No other industry is as reliant on the weather and its fluctuations, as much as agriculture happens to be. And agriculture is the primary source of the Indian economy. With irregular climate, farmers and their efforts end up in vain and that leads to humongous financial setbacks to an already financially stressed farmer. In order […]
Continue ReadingThomas Jefferson once said, “If the farmer is rich, then so is the nation.” This stands to be true for us as a nation on so many grounds, especially considering the fact that we happen to be an agrarian economy where our primary source of revenue happens to be agricultural goods. However, with market fluctuations […]
Continue ReadingOver the last couple of decades, governments have tried to go out of the way and help the deteriorating situation of farmers across the country. Agriculture is a pivotal aspect of the Indian economy which is primarily agrarian in nature. When the farmers suffer, the national economy on the whole suffers, and this is not […]
Continue ReadingFor the longest time, farmers have found it incredibly difficult to make ends meet. This happens due to unfavourable climatic conditions, fluctuating market prices of commodities and the weight of crushing debt that just does not seem to leave their side whatsoever. In order to alleviate the situation for farmers and to help them be […]
Continue ReadingFarmers have always been on the spectrum of financial difficulty. For an agrarian country like ours, they deserve much more, and now, the government is trying to make matters easier for farmers. With the PM’s goal of doubling farmer income, several state governments have initiated welfare plans and schemes for farmers. One such scheme is […]
Continue ReadingIndia has been an agricultural country for decades now and for the longest time, we’ve revered our farmers for their tireless services, year after year. But the same farmers usually have it tough for themselves in the face of inconsistencies when it comes to due remuneration for their hard work. Bearing the welfare of poor […]
Continue ReadingThe Odisha government is inviting applicants to apply for the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog scheme. Under this scheme, the Odisha government will offer loans to farmers at subsidized interest rates. Loans of up to ₹50 lakh will be offered to farmers to meet their agricultural needs in the face of uncertainty and unforeseen circumstances. The individual […]
Continue ReadingIn a state of the pandemic that we all find ourselves to be in, we surely are facing one of the worst times in recent history. However, farmers have been having it worse long before the pandemic even set foot ashore. With rampant exploitation and them getting a poor price for the produce they put […]
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