Empowering Women Farmers

Empowering Women Farmers

Empowering Women Farmers A new Rajya Sabha Bill seeks to establish a national commission to secure the rights and entitlements of women farmers, something dreamt by late M S Swaminathan, father of our Green Revolution. Who is a farmer? The person in whose name the...
Empowering Indian Agriculture

Empowering Indian Agriculture

Empowering Indian Agriculture Kisan Credit Card is Strengthening Farmers’ access to capital Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, providing a livelihood to over 60% of the population. Despite its significance, Indian farmers have historically struggled...
Self-Reliance in Pulses

Self-Reliance in Pulses

Self-Reliance in Pulses Helping pulse farmers in the country is a major national priority, as the country is the world’s largest producer and consumer of pulses, but still faces a significant supply gap. Efforts are focused on achieving self-sufficiency...
Helping Farmers’ Productivity

Helping Farmers’ Productivity

Helping Farmers’ Productivity The Central government’s Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) ensures timely availability of quality seeds and fertilizers by periodically assessing requirement and availability with States/UTs and concerned agencies...