So, what is delaying action? Insurance scheme for farmers? Oh, it looks very fantastic, insurance cover for farmers. But where is the scheme now? Mr.Radha Mohan Singh, the Union agriculture minister has spoken on the latest issues that face Indian agriculture. He was speaking at a seminar on national dialogue Innovation extension system for farmer’s…
Author: V.Isvarmurti
Is it time for biotech crops?
Biotech crops-A Nobel Laureate makes a strong case! Anybody cares for biotech crops? Biotechnology? Yes, sometimes big time industry too often forgets the humble beginnings of big things. One such is biotechnology industry. Who are all the big stars today? Like IT also we do the same mistake. How many know how the IT revolution…
Let the bullet train for India symbolise a new era of prosperity!
There are still many problems, obstacles, on a day-to-day basis! Decorum and decency in politics is decreasing? Time governments and leaders exercise restraint! Prime Minister has a great role and must see things are in their right places! In recent days we see a sudden eruption of political misdoings, call it by what name you…
India needs a clear vision!
A transparent road map A great country and a great democracy need a well-articulated political philosophy, right? A comprehensive economic development philosophy is also very urgent for India. We seem to be still caught up in a world view that is well past us, right now. A realistic foreign policy framework is also called for. …
The Sanskriti School in New Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri
What is this ugly practice of unfair privileges and practices in education? One curious feature of Indian education system, political and bureaucratic establishment as based in Delhi, leads to a series of inequalities of opportunities and also denial of opportunities equitably to all citizens. Here is one such observation. Yes, education is a very sensitive…
Bengali Entrepreneurship
Guest Post GLORIOUS BENGALI ‘SWADESHI’ ENTREPRENEURSHIP – TIME FOR REVIVAL! By – Dr. Kaustav Bhattacharyya The word ‘Bengali Entrepreneur’ was perceived as a contradiction in terms in the past, while growing up during the heady days of Leftist ideology one could sense the disdain and apathy expressed towards commerce and trade. Today the expression ‘Bengali Entrepreneur’…
Agriculture priority not realised!
English language media even don’t report the latest data on food grains output etc! Indian agriculture needs wider recognition. Needs commitment, ideas, big vision and an innovative outlook. There is an urgent need to turn agriculture farmer-friendly! A basically farm viable agriculture policy needs drawn up Make the Internet, mobile phones technology to reach farmers…
Cocoa cultivation in African Countries
Agriculture from across the world! Small scale farming and plantation scale farming! Agriculture problems are special to each country! A latest issue of The Economist magazine has covered the rice farming countries of Asia. We have also seen some of them, mainly, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Thailand. The other prominent Asian rice economies are Indonesia…