AGRARIAN PROBLEMS KARNATAKA
BJP vows to return to power in 2028 in Karnataka, attacks Congress at executive committee meet
BJP leaders in Bengaluru have strongly criticized the Congress government in Karnataka. They expressed confidence in returning to power in the 2028 Assembly elections. The party passed resolutions on corruption, drug menace, and Bengaluru's garbage crisis. Leaders urged workers to prepare for upcoming polls and highlight government failures.
Karnataka assembly passes amendment to land reforms act, makes it easy to buy farm lands
The act passed today, repeals Section 79(A) that sets a limit of non-agricultural income at Rs 25 lakh to buy agricultural land, Section 79(B) that bars non-agriculturists from purchasing agricultural lands, and Section 79 (C) that deals with penalty for falsely claiming eligibility to hold agricultural land.
Agrarian crisis issue may be pushed to the fringes, fear farmers’ leaders
Farmers continue to struggle with the perennial problems of the agriculture sector.
Wayanad plantation workers hope their woes will get national attention
The agrarian district is known for cultivation of coffee, tea, spices and rubber, and has seen suicides by some farmers unable to repay their loans.
Govt to pay Rs 1,540 cr to cane growers on mills' behalf to help clear part arrears
The move would provide much-needed relief to mills that are facing a loss of Rs 8-9 per kg in sugar sales because of record production, resulting in a huge cane arrear of about Rs 20,000 crore.
Karnataka: Congress govt claims it tackled farmer distress better & party expects rural voters to reward it
In the 2018-19 budget, the state introduced a scheme whereby dry-land farmers will get a 'buffer' amount of Rs 5,000 for every hectare of crop grown.
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Narendra Modi drives by just looking in rear view mirror, says Rahul Gandhi
"The country doesn't want to hear about the past, it is concerned about the future. Narendra Modi is the kind of PM who drives the vehicle looking in the rear-view mirror," Gandhi said.
Budget 2018 has failed to address the problem of accumulated agrarian debt: Siddaramaiah
FM Jaitley missed the opportunity to make a clean departure from the past 3 budgets. His Budget has no focus on SCs, STs, OBCs & minorities.
Eye on 2019: Government’s budget to be more farmers' centric with additional allocation on board
The funds for expanding e-NAM’s footprints, cold chain, irrigation infrastructure, micro-irrigation and crop insurance scheme are expected to be increased.
Put inter-state river linking on fast track: M K Stalin to PM Narendra Modi
The initiative would help address many issues, including inter-state water disputes, and benefit farmers across the country, Stalin said in a letter to Modi.
What Indian farmers really need: A total overhaul of fundamental economics of agriculture
More than subsidies, loan waivers and minimum support prices, Indian farmers actually need the fundamental economics of agriculture to be fixed.
Government conducting study on agrarian distress
It is an-all India coordinated study conducted in work plan 2016-17 period by Bengaluru-based Institute of Social and Economic Change (ISEC).
Maharashtra occupies top slot in farmer friendly policies: NITI Aayog
The Aayog's 'Agriculture Marketing and Farmer Friendly Reforms Index' was based on initiatives taken by the states in implementing farm sector reforms.
Maharashtra most farmer friendly state: NITI Aayog Index
As per Niti Aayog, Madhya Pradesh ranked fourth, followed by Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Goa and Chattisgarh.
Farmers Facing Worst Drought State Seeks Rs 1.4k crore from Centre
Farmers in Karnataka are facing an estimated loss of Rs 7,802 crore due to drought conditions that have destroyed almost all crops over the past four sowing seasons.
Higher solatium not enough to stem the tide of suicides
About 25 farmers have committed suicide in Karnataka after the Congress government in the state enhanced the compensation from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
How deficit rains fill the life of farmers with uncertainty
The most devastating effects of deficit rains are slow to take root but they endure, filling the lives of farmers with uncertainty, writes Rohini Mohan.
Hold 'yatras' to build confidence in farmers, BJP tells government
The BJP panel found out that most of the farmers having small holdings between three to ten acres of land have committed suicide, Ravi said.
H D Deve Gowda to sit on hunger strike from Monday over farmers' crisis
The JD(S) leader will seek a special package for farmers and a thorough discussion in Parliament on the agrarian crisis.
Agrarian crisis: Karnataka minister attacks PM Narendra Modi
Karnataka Minister UT Khader today slammed the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing the farmers' problems and the agrarian crisis in the country.
To take on Modi government, Congress CM conclave begins
Besides deliberating on the political course ahead, the meet is expected to focus on "mismanagement" of the economy by the Modi government.
Rahul Gandhi to sharpen attack on Modi govt at Congress CMs' meet
Having repeatedly shown his aggressive side since his return from a 56-day sabbatical, Rahul is likely to unleash a fresh assault on Modi govt at a conference of Congress Chief Minister.
Lok Sabha Elections 2014: AAP inking agriculture policy to connect with rural voters
Policy makers have expressed concern that despite the deep rooted problems, there has been little or no debate by political parties on this issue.
More than 2,500 farmers committed suicide in Andhra Pradesh in 2012
The farm suicides in AP have gone up from 2,206 in 2011 to 2,572 in 2012, Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar said "yes" in Rajya Sabha.
2.90 lakh farmers committed suicide during 1995-2011: Government
A total of 290,740 farmers have committed suicide during 1995-2001 due to various reasons.
Rural incomes to rise when fewer work for farm: Secretary
Agriculture and cooperation secretary Prabeer Kumar Basu says the number of people dependent on agriculture has to come down for rural incomes to rise
Fertiliser shortage to create agrarian crisis
The crisis fuelled by fertiliser shortage appears to be spreading with various towns in Karnataka and Maharashtra witnessing violent protests by farmers on Wednesday.
State should learn from AP, K’taka
Inept handling of the farmers’ travails by the Maharashtra government has meant that suicides continue unabated in Vidarbha region.
It’s about a little skill, and loads of will
Over the years, though, the basis for the competition has been shifting. Pre-1991, it was licences that influenced it. Tax holidays and fiscal incentives offered by states played a big role.
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