Recently,a self-help group of tribal women in Wayanad,Kerala has decided to launch a project to carry out organic farming over 100 acres possibly making this the largest tribal foray into organic farming. The members of this group were guided to organic farming by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK) under the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). Organic farming… Continue reading Tribal SHG women create an organic agro revolution
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Govt eyes direct transfer of fertilizer subsidy
The government has been preparing to move on a proposal for direct cash transfer(DBT) of fertilizer subsidy amount to farmers bank accounts. This proposal is aimed at disincentivizing farmers from excessive use of chemical fertilizers. The funds transferred will be used only for buying soil nutrients while two options are being explored to decide the… Continue reading Govt eyes direct transfer of fertilizer subsidy
India elbowed out of Afghanistan peace talks
Pakistan has for the first time joined the US, Russia and China’s trilateral consultations on the Afghanistan peace process. The four countries have jointly urged the Taliban to immediately agree to a ceasefire and begin direct negotiations with the Afghanistan government to end the 18-year violence in the war-torn country. However,India has neither been included… Continue reading India elbowed out of Afghanistan peace talks
Govt readies plan for second wave of asset monetisation
Government will soon recommend a second list of Public Sector Units (PSU) assets that could be monetised to raise resources for fresh investment by these undertakings. The Union Budget 2019 has set a high target of Rs 1.05 lakh crore from disinvestment for the current fiscal year compared with Rs 90,000 crore in the Interim… Continue reading Govt readies plan for second wave of asset monetisation
Kartarpur Gurudwara: Pakistan agrees to allow year-long visa-free access
Indian and Pakistani officials had met at Wagah border to hold discussions on the Kartarpur corridor. Pakistan has agreed to allow visa-free travel for Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizens of India(OCI) through the Kartarpur corridor. Pakistan has also agreed to let 5,000 pilgrims visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara every day for all seven days… Continue reading Kartarpur Gurudwara: Pakistan agrees to allow year-long visa-free access
India is home to 1,256 species of orchid, says first comprehensive survey
The Botanical Survey of India has published Orchids of India: A Pictorial Guide- the first comprehensive census of orchids of India. According to the publication, the total number of orchid species endemic to India is 388. 757 (60%) of all orchids found in India are epiphytic, 447 are terrestrial and 43 are mycoheterotrophic. The Himalayas,… Continue reading India is home to 1,256 species of orchid, says first comprehensive survey
Law Commission to be formed soon
The Ministry of Law and Justice has initiated the process of setting up of the 22nd Law Commission. The three-year term of the 21st Law Commission under Justice B.S. Chauhan had ended on August 31, 2018. Law Commission of India is non-statutory body. It is established through an order of the Government of India. The… Continue reading Law Commission to be formed soon
Sexual offence cases not being probed in stipulated time: Report
According to the Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO) analysis, investigation into nearly half the sexual offences cases are not being completed within the stipulated 60-day period in seven states. Crime data from Haryana, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand were analysed. A major reason for delay in verdicts is that… Continue reading Sexual offence cases not being probed in stipulated time: Report
Poverty index: how Jharkhand reduced its poor the fastest
Recently, the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report for 2019 has been released. According to the report, across India, the number of people living in multidimensional poverty has decreased from 690.55 million in 2005-06 to 369.55 million in 2015-16. Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh together accounted for 196 million MPI poor people Jharkhand… Continue reading Poverty index: how Jharkhand reduced its poor the fastest
Draft Model Tenancy Act: what govt proposes for house owners, tenants
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MHUA) has released draft of ‘The Model Tenancy Act, 2019’ in public domain. Since land and urban development are state subjects, the central Model Act is not binding on the states unless they draft their legislation based on it. The Model Tenancy Act aims to regulate rental housing… Continue reading Draft Model Tenancy Act: what govt proposes for house owners, tenants
