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Farmers' suicide linked to rural distress, says Varun Gandhi

BJP MP pens book on India's rural society and economy, criticises river-linking project.

28 Nov 2018 6:27 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at Congress for questioning demonetisation, saying the move still rankles them as the money stashed under beds and in sacks was taken away in a single stroke. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Congress led farmers into debt trap: Modi in MP

Modi accused the Congress of succumbing to pressure of middlemen to set aside the recommendations of Swaminathan...

26 Nov 2018 7:24 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi said chief minister in BJP ruled Rajasthan is a woman but her thoughts are not for women. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

PM Modi making 'fun' of demonetisation-hit farmers: Rahul Gandhi

Congress announced a farm loan waiver for them in the state, if it comes to power.

21 Nov 2018 3:44 PM IST

The protesting farmers had ended their march at Kisan Ghat in Delhi early on Wednesday after the police, which had stopped them on the citys border, allowed their entry. (Photo: PTI/File)

Opposition: Declare compensation to farmers

From government's side, revenue minister Chandrakant Patil was trying to convince the opposition parties.

21 Nov 2018 6:34 AM IST

Police personnel try to stop farmers demanding a fair price for agriculture produce, pension and prestige at Pahala, Bhubaneswar. (Photo: PTI)

Farmers defy Section 144, press for pension in Odisha march

Patnaik govt to form committee to look into demands.

6 Nov 2018 12:49 AM IST

Lakhs of farmers had to wait for loan waiver as software glitches delayed the implementation.

OTS Scheme turns out to be a failure

One time settlement (OTS) scheme has turned out to be a failure due to the poor response from the farmers and the banks.

24 Jan 2018 6:23 AM IST

Dr Rajiv Kumar will be Niti Aayogs new Vice Chairman. Photo: Twitter

Raising farmer's income key to better agricultural production

Bureaucrats shared their views on various economic themes such as macro-economy, agriculture and rural development.

11 Jan 2018 11:18 AM IST

The PMKSY addresses the concerns of growing water scarcity in the country by promoting water conservation through per drop more crop and watershed management.

Crop insurance scheme likely to get Rs 13,000 crore in FY19 budget

For current fiscal government had initially given a budget of Rs 9,000.75 crore for PMFBY.

10 Jan 2018 12:39 PM IST

Lakhs of farmers had to wait for loan waiver as software glitches delayed the implementation.

Nashik Minister urges farmers to take up organic methods

Mr Mahajan also received the Karyasham Aamdar' (capable award) given by a local institution on Sunday.

26 Feb 2018 2:23 AM IST

Devendra Fadnavis

Over 46 lakh farmers received loan waiver benefit: CM Fadnavis

To a query about the banks asking for interest for six to eight months, the CM said that strict action would be taken...

26 Feb 2018 2:21 AM IST

SmartGaon app, available both in Hindi and English, comprises four features and is currently running a successful pilot project in Taudhakpur village in UP.

Farmers get 'APP'Y

A city-based software engineer is looking to close the gap between farmers and markets with an easy-to-use app.

22 Feb 2018 1:04 PM IST

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Myanmar farmers going against the grain with apps

Many farmers are turning to tech to address the knowledge gap in a country where two thirds of the workforce are...

18 Feb 2018 11:33 AM IST