Author: Gaurav Yadav

India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy” is a central pillar of its foreign policy, aimed at strengthening ties and advancing peace, connectivity, and prosperity in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region. The NFP accords primacy to nations in periphery with focus on encouraging trade, connectivity and people-to-people contact. Table of Content Introduction Salient features of India’s… Continue reading Neighborhood First Policy – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Contract farming is a significant and evolving topic in Indian agriculture, representing a formal, forward-looking link between farmers and commercial buyers. It aims to reduce market risk for farmers and ensure a consistent supply chain for companies.  Table of Content  Introduction How does Contract Farming work? Objectives of Contract Farming Advantages of Contract Farming Challenges/Limitations… Continue reading Contract Farming – Significance & Challenges – Way Forward

Irrigation is a key agricultural practice that entails the regulated and intentional application of water to plants or crops. It involves adding water to the soil in order to promote plant development and raise agricultural yield. Since ancient times, the method has been utilized to boost crop production and lessen the effects of dry spells… Continue reading Irrigation – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

In agriculture, the fundamental input is the seed, which is more than just a mere grain. Unlike grains, seeds encompass living embryos nestled within supporting or food storage tissues. Seeds prioritize the biological essence, emphasizing the living organism within, whereas grains emphasize the economic yield of the supporting tissue. Table of Content Introduction Types of… Continue reading Seeds – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) is a critical fertiliser containing Phosphorus which is required by the crops during early stages of root & shoot development. Farmers usually apply at the time of sowing, along with the seeds. China has been the top supplier of DAP to India, however, it has recently put restrictions on its exports, thus… Continue reading Fertiliser Sector in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

High value crops are mainly horticulture crops such as fruits, flowers, spices, vegetables & aromatic plants etc. The value of output and net returns of most of these horticulture crops is higher. Table of Content Key characteristics of of high value crops Examples of High Value Crops Significance of high value crops Challenges to high… Continue reading High Value Crops – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The Indian Information Technology (IT) sector is a cornerstone of the country’s economy, renowned for its strong export-oriented services and a rapidly evolving domestic market. The industry has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, transitioning from a focus on traditional services to a hub for high-value, digital-first solutions. Table of Content  Introduction Evolution of Indian IT… Continue reading IT Sector in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Industrial Revolution 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution related to manufacturing and chain production. It is driven by breakthroughs in digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, the IoT, Big Data etc. It’s not just about a single technology, but the fusion of digital, physical, and biological worlds, blurring the lines between… Continue reading Industrial Revolution 4.0 – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise