What is the News? NITI Aayog and the Indian Institute of Sustainability of Gujarat University have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to launch an MBA programme in agripreneurship and value chain management. About MBA Programme in Agripreneurship and Value Chain Management It is a uniquely designed course that will provide global exposure to students… Continue reading Niti Aayog Launches India’s First MBA Programme in Agripreneurship and Value Chain Management Offered by IIS
Tag: agriculture sector
Drone use, satellite imagery for agriculture insurance may be a must
What is the news? Govt, IRDAI are considering using artificial intelligence to control fraud claims, cut delays in settlement. Pilot studies have been undertaken for estimation of yield at the gram panchayat level by using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, among others. What is being planned? Use of drones… Continue reading Drone use, satellite imagery for agriculture insurance may be a must
Chief Ministers Conference on initiatives and schemes for farmers welfare
What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister has addressed the Chief Minister’s Conference on initiatives and schemes for farmers welfare. The objective of the Conference To highlight the salient features of Atma Nirbhar Krishi and to enable States to enhance farmers income. It was also an occasion to share innovative initiatives undertaken by the… Continue reading Chief Ministers Conference on initiatives and schemes for farmers welfare
Why agrarian reforms should go beyond meeting demands of the agitating farmers
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the land reforms Synopsis: The land reforms of 50’s and 60’s have been inadequate in addressing the inequity in land ownership. Thus, new agricultural reforms should be targeted on land reforms. Contents1 Introduction2 About Agriculture:3 However, India witnesses persistent poverty in rural India. This can be seen as:4 Land reforms… Continue reading Why agrarian reforms should go beyond meeting demands of the agitating farmers
Organic and conservation farming boost multifunctionality of ecosystems: Study
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? A recent study has found that the organic and conservation farming has the potential to boost multiple functions of an ecosystem. Contents1 About the study:2 Conservation agriculture3 Findings of the report4 Significance About the study: The study assessed the overall performance of important cropping systems in Europe… Continue reading Organic and conservation farming boost multifunctionality of ecosystems: Study
The lure of 10 million jobs a year (On agri sector)
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: issues with creation of employment opportunities in farm sector Synopsis: There is a question over capacity of Agriculture sector to absorb more workforce in India. As per the latest data of the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) increasing number of people are joining agriculture for employment, in a shift… Continue reading The lure of 10 million jobs a year (On agri sector)
Private insurance companies benefited the most from PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Report
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Context3 Who benefited more?4 Recommendations What is the news? Under the flagship scheme for crop insurance PMFBY, it is the private insurance companies that have benefited the most than the public insurance companies. Context The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance scheme) may have benefited… Continue reading Private insurance companies benefited the most from PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Report
Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Issues with PMFBY Synopsis: Grievance redressal mechanism set up under PMFBY suffers from various issues, thus impairing the overall efficiency of the scheme. A look at the issues involved and measures that can be taken. Contents1 Context2 About GRCs3 Issues/concerns4 Recommendation of the panel Context The parliamentary Standing Committee on… Continue reading Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
Parliamentary panel flags Fasal Bima plan woes
Source: Times of India Relevance: Analysis of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana (PMFBY). Synopsis: Issues with PMFBY and recommendations to make it more efficient. Context A parliamentary panel has expressed concerns over withdrawal or non-implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana (PMFBY) in few states and held that more such examples will defeat the very… Continue reading Parliamentary panel flags Fasal Bima plan woes
Increasing Cooperative Activities in Agriculture Sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of State for Cooperation has informed Rajya Sabha about the Central Sector Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation (CSISAC) scheme. About Central Sector Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation (CSISAC) scheme: CSISAC scheme is the result of a merger of two erstwhile schemes of 11th Five-Year Plan viz; Restructured… Continue reading Increasing Cooperative Activities in Agriculture Sector
