Farmers Income
West Bengal to join Digital Agriculture Mission soon
West Bengal is set to join the Centre’s Digital Agriculture Mission after the BJP government took charge, enabling farmer integration into AgriStack. The move aims to improve subsidy delivery, crop monitoring, insurance, credit access and data-driven policymaking for millions of farmers.
2 min read12 May 2026Low Income, Fewer Jobs, Rising Debt & Frustration: India's Rural Job Crisis EXPLAINED
The country's unique shift from agriculture to services directly kept the job crisis alive, with low wages and poor working conditions.Data shows that only about a fourth of workers are engaged in regular wage or salaried employment. Their wages remain extremely low, with average monthly earnings less than ₹20,000 per month in as many as eight states in the country. #jobs #rural #india #mnrega #village #economy #employment #noida #labour #modi #nirmalasitharaman #rbi #loan #debt #middleclass #nbfc #abhinavtrivedi
7 May 2026Centre plans 3.25 mn ha shift to chemical-free farming by FY31
The department of expenditure in coordination with the agriculture ministry, is drafting a proposal to create 65,000 clusters of 50 hectares each under the National Mission on Natural Farming
2 min read4 May 2026India to buy 1 million tonnes of chana to build buffer stocks, ensure stable prices
The Centre plans to prevent food price volatility amid potential supply shortfalls and a below-normal monsoon. While chana production has increased, irregular rainfall could still impact output.
2 min read20 Apr 2026States eye agroforestry to lift farm incomes, restore degraded land
Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh plan to launch state-specific agroforestry policies to include tree-based farming as a driver of sustainable economic growth.
4 min read26 Feb 2026RBI says agri loan classification issues bank specific, no system-level concerns
As RBI prepares to issue revised KCC guidelines to standardize agricultural credit, it has clarified that recent private bank deviations are individual lapses, not a trend.
2 min read6 Feb 2026Budget announces AI-powered platform for farmers
By linking existing datasets and research-backed practices, Bharat Vistaar is expected to address gaps in information dissemination, particularly for small and marginal farmers who often lack access to timely and reliable advisory services.
2 min read1 Feb 2026Budget may allocate ₹28,000 crore to food processing schemes to aid farmers
The Centre is considering a ₹28,000 crore allocation for food processing schemes PMFME and PMKSY to improve farmers' incomes and reduce post-harvest losses. The plan includes enhancing credit-linked subsidies and modern infrastructure to support farm growth and job creation.
8 min read17 Jan 2026Floods, low crop prices plague agriculture, India struggles to protect farmers
In 2025, India's agrarian distress deepened due to severe floods and declining market prices, negatively impacting farmers' incomes.
6 min read27 Dec 2025Study finds onion buffer curbs retail price swings, lifts farmer earnings
India's onion buffer scheme has effectively stabilized prices, boosting farmers' incomes by 19% and reducing retail price volatility by 24%. With around 18,773 farmers benefiting directly, the program ensures lower consumer prices, demonstrating a successful agricultural intervention.
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