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CM KCR’s Revolutionary Agriculture Policies Lauded by Energy Ministeredit
Krishi Jagran – Online
The efforts and decisions implemented by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao have brought about a revolutionary change in the agricultural sector of Telangana, according to Energy Minister G Jagadish Reddy. Speaking at the tenth anniversary celebration of Telangana’s Formation Day at Rythu Vedika in Endlapally, Suryapet mandal, Minister Reddy highlighted the significant improvements in irrigation facilities and the subsequent increase in agricultural productivity.
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
Monsoon may reach Kerala coast in a couple of daysedit
The Financial Express – Online
After missing its earlier forecast of the southwest monsoon onset on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that a low-pressure area over the Arabian sea would likely develop into a depression by Tuesday, helping the monsoon advance towards Kerala coast over the next couple of days. However, the weather department refrained from a definite forecast of the start of the seasonal rains, which account for 75% of the country’s annual rainfall. No change has, however, been made to the IMD’s April 11 forecast that the precipitation this year would be in the “normal” range, at the 96% of the long-period average (LPA) ...
Paddy in India
Paddy sowing in full swing in Kashmiredit
The Statesman – Online
Paddy sowing is in full swing in Kashmir Valley, which began in May and will continue till the end of June. Paddy transplantation activity can be seen in the roadside fields, particularly in Budgam and Pulwama districts. The agriculture university has in its advisory to farmers suggested transplanting 30 days old, healthy seedlings grown in traditional nursery or 25 days old grown under protected nursery conditions. Rice is the staple crop of Kashmir where several varieties of paddy are produced. The aromatic mushk budji is the native variety of rice in Kashmir. However, the high yield new varieties have pushed the native paddy to near extinction. Efforts are being made by the government agencies to ...
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Can the Indian economy sustain its momentum?edit
Mint – Online
There’s cheerful news on the economy at last. Official estimates released last week show India’s GDP grew 6.1% in the fourth quarter of 2022-23 (FY23). The higher-than-expected growth lifted the full-year growth to 7.2%, rendering almost all projections pessimistic, including those of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which had predicted 6.8% growth. Analysts are pleasantly surprised as the year saw high inflation, which forced the central bank to raise interest rates sharply, and a rise in uncertainty owing to the war in Ukraine. The 7.2% growth in FY23 came after 9.1% growth in FY22.