Cabinet Raises Fertilizer Subsidy to ₹37,952 Crore for Rabi Crops
In a major relief for farmers ahead of the rabi sowing season, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a fertilizer subsidy package of ₹37,952 crore for the ongoing winter crop cycle, marking a substantial increase of nearly ₹14,000 crore compared to last year’s rabi season. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, briefing the media after […]
Seeds of Change: India Becomes First Nation to Approve Genome-Edited Rice
India has officially entered the global spotlight by becoming the first country to develop rice varieties using genome editing technology. The government hails this move as a leap toward sustainable agriculture. However, while the science may be groundbreaking, experts and farmers are divided over what this means for the future of Indian farming. Union Agriculture Minister […]