Roses, food and water for protesting farmers are all fine, but the nation’s policy makers and city residents must not forget what led to the rally. Time to realize that without a strong rural Bharat, urban India is doomed. »
In its annual analysis of the economy and policy, the Economic Survey 2017-18 also draws attention to the primary causes of air pollution in Delhi and NCR, and suggests possible solutions. »
Shrinking land availability, pollution of water sources and the general indifference of urban governments are increasingly leading to a gradual extinction of urban farming and farmers. What could it mean for us? »
20-year-old Ajay Gopi, founder of “Hands on Agriculture”, aims to establish aquaponics as a less water-dependent alternative to conventional farming. »