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How do economists foresee India’s rural economy?edit
Today, India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The growth in its gross domestic products (GDP) has been 7 to 8 percent over the decade. However, rural India where 68 percent of country’s population reside, could not maintain the pace with national GDP growth.
Maharashtra govt plans to use drones in agricultureedit
Taking its reforms in the agriculture sector forward, Maharashtra government has decided to introduce drones to help farmers improve sowing and harvest of crops. The first pilot project will be launched in winter during October-November for rabi crops in two districts, Latur (Marathwada) and Yavatmal (Vidarbha).
IBM looks to partner with government bodies, banks for agriculture solutionsedit
Global tech major IBM is looking to partner with government bodies and financial institutions in the country to deepen reach of its artificial intelligence (AI) platform for the farm sector.
MPs’ panel to review Centre’s flagship agriculture schemesedit
A parliamentary standing committee of MPs will assess Centre’s flagship schemes announced three years ago to double farmers’ income by 2022.
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CLAAS introduces maize harvester, to set up 35 CHCsedit
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NABARD campaign to curb stubble burning launchededit
A campaign against paddy straw burning (crop residue management) in about 320 villages was launched by the Punjab Regional Office, NABARD, Chandigarh, during a district-level training meet presided over by Additional Deputy Commissioner (D) Shena Aggarwal, IAS, in Ludhiana on Tuesday.