Articles in Agriculture & Rural Development
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KVIC
Plays a Key Role in Rural Industrialisation
22 October 2024What is the overall scenario in the Khadi and Village Industries in India?The relevance and acceptability of Khadi and Village Industries Programme in the present socio economic scenario of our rural sector is widely accepted and in the rural industrialization process, promotion of Khadi and village industries plays a key role. This is one of the largest decentralized activities aimed…
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Agriculture Insurance
Crop Insurance as Safety Net for Farmers
21 October 2024Indian agricultural sector is largely dependant on vagaries of the monsoons which are erratic and uneven causing fluctuations in yield, thus farmers are invariably exposed to the risk of insecurity. In this situation, farmers need security net. In India, the risk and insurance needs vary across agro-climatic zones as well as socio-economic conditions of farmers. Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) was…
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NABARD
Challenges in Rural Credit
21 October 2024IntroductionThe National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is a unique development financial institution, set up by an Act of Parliament in 1981 for bringing about integrated rural development. Owned jointly by the Reserve Bank of India and the Central Government, it is entrusted with agricultural credit responsibilities, and developmental activities besides supervisory role over rural financial institutions (RFIs).…
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National Jute Board
Indian Jute: The Golden Fibre
30 June 2017Jute is one of the oldest sectors in India’s agricultural and industrial economy with a significant base in Eastern and North-eastern states of the country. Jute has several socio-economic and environmental related advantages. These are – Jute, being a natural fibre, is biodegradable and eco-friendly in nature; Jute fibre is generally less susceptible to microbial damage due to cross linkage…
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