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Farm sector’s irony: water guzzler cane in the time of drought

Cane is being cultivated in Karnataka at a time when the state government has said that there isn't enough water in the state's rivers to provide drinking water for the 27 drought-hit districts

6 min read3 Mar 2016
Politics

Agriculture needs a new paradigm: Economic Survey

Transformation will come through efficient irrigation, emphasis on pulses, and integration of markets, says survey

3 min read27 Feb 2016
Industry

Maharashtra govt to tackle water shortage with drip irrigation

The state govt will have to shell out `4,000 cr by way of subsidies to implement drip irrigation

2 min read20 Feb 2013
Industry

Maharashtra faces drought as opposition alleges mismanagement

State battling its worst drought in 40 years, with growing fears that even drinking water could become scarce

5 min read16 Jan 2013

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The 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

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