Financial Express – Online

Against the backdrop of Russia’s war against Ukraine, prime minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need for India to be atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in defence equipment. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman pointed out that hardly any defence equipment was bought during the 10 years of UPA rule preceding the Modi government. We may add a footnote here that for the AmritKaal (next 25 years) the Modi government has announced, we need to be self-reliant not just in missiles (defence equipment), but also in meals (food). As the old proverb goes, no army can march on empty stomach. Jai jawan, Jai kisan (salutation to the soldier and salutation to the farmer) was the slogan given by Lal Bahadur ...

The Indian Express – Online

In the backdrop of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need for India to be atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in defence equipment. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also pointed out that hardly any defence equipment was bought during the 10 years of UPA rule preceding the Modi government. We may add a footnote here that for the Amrit Kaal (next 25 years) that the Modi government has announced, we need to be self-reliant not just in missiles (defence equipment) but also in meals (food). As the old proverb goes, no army can march on an empty stomach. “Jai jawan, jai kisan” (salutation to the soldier and salutation to the ...

The Times of India – Online

Agriculture has been pivotal to India since the dawn of its civilization. With one of the largest arable lands complemented by favorable climatic conditions, it enables the subcontinent to produce a variety of crops. Even today despite rapid urbanization, the growth of the agricultural sector is intrinsically tied to the growth of the economy as a whole. In terms of economic productivity, it contributes to at least 1/6th of the national income and helps maintain food security within the country. India’s total agricultural and allied products exports stood at US$ 41.25 billion in FY21. The sector employs over 50% of the Indian population and 70% of the Indian rural population is dependent on ...