#Farmers
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GovernanceNext phase of PM-KUSUM may get approval soon with agrivoltaics focusPM-KUSUM's upcoming phase to include dedicated agrivoltaics component for farmers to earn income from solar power generation.
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Andhra PradeshSevere rainfall deficit threatens Kharif farming in Markapuram districtDistrict records 52.5% rainfall deficit; kharif crop coverage plummets to 21.09% from 79% last year.
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State PoliticsKarnataka minister's inflammatory remarks against BJP MLA spark rowA Karnataka minister made heated comments toward a BJP MLA during a farmers' delegation meeting over irrigation water release.
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NationalIndia's farm yields rise, but China produces twice as much grainIndia's rice, wheat and maize yields have increased, yet China continues producing over twice India's total cereal output, BRICS data reveals.
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BusinessMitti Labs partners with Google to scale climate-smart rice farming across IndiaFive-year partnership aims to transition over 70,000 farmers to water-saving practices and reduce methane emissions.
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BusinessAgriStack alone won't bridge rural credit gap; insurance and guarantees need overhaul: NABARD chiefNABARD chief says ₹1.3 lakh crore credit gap persists in rural India despite digital initiatives.
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BusinessProductivity gains could further lower farm NPAs: Nabard ChiefAgriculture sector NPAs have fallen to single digits. Nabard Chairman says crop productivity and credit expansion will drive further improvements.
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MaharashtraGold Worth ₹31.50 Lakh Stolen From Retired Officer's Hotel Room in NashikJewellery stolen from 83-year-old Mumbai resident during pilgrimage stay at Nashik hotel; police suspect caretaker.
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National PoliticsPM Modi meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, discusses partnership expansionPM Modi met the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community during his India visit. They discussed strengthening collaboration in healthcare, agriculture, rural development.
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BusinessPepsiCo opens new Assam plant, targets India as top 10 global marketPepsiCo's new foods manufacturing unit in Assam will engage 80,000 smallholder farmers through agri-entrepreneurs.
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GovernanceWomen's farm workforce share rises to 77%, but land ownership remains low at 11.72%Nearly 77% of rural working women engaged in agriculture, yet women operate only 11.72% of farmed area in India.
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GovernanceAgriculture Minister Chouhan holds fresh consultations on draft Seed BillShivraj Singh Chouhan conducts another round of stakeholder talks on the proposed legislation, with industry pushing for faster finalisation.
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