The government's model law for agricultural reforms aims to allow farmers a wider choice of markets beyond the local mandi
3 min read2 May 2017Under the new model law, traders will be able to transact in all markets within a state by paying a single fee and sell fruits and vegetables outside existing wholesale markets
2 min read25 Apr 2017Agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh registration of wholesale mandis on e-NAM will ensure farmers get better rates for their foodgrains
2 min read15 Mar 2017The spike in onion prices in 2010 provides an example of the perils of opaque data in informal markets
5 min read19 Jan 2017Rajnath Singh says poverty eradication is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and it is certainly one of the top most priorities for India
1 min read15 Mar 2016An online platform would be set up wherein farmers will be able to sell and buy fruits, vegetables and other produce from across the country
1 min read1 Jul 2015Rahul accused the govt of not procuring the produce of farmers, a charge that was flatly rejected by food minister
1 min read29 Apr 2015Baring takes high-tech broking to mandis
2 min read16 Nov 2010Rice procurement crosses 24 lakh tonnes in Punjab
1 min read9 Oct 2008The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared