livelihood

Form to avail Rs. 6,000 per year for landholding farmers: PM-KISAN Scheme

PM-KISAN is a central sector program designed to help landholding farmers meet their financial requirements, which are subjected to certain limitations. The Telangana government’s Rythu Bandhu, 2018, which distributed Rs. 10,000 per acre in a single year, served as the model for the initiative. Through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method, the PM-KISAN provides a […]

Form to avail Rs. 6,000 per year for landholding farmers: PM-KISAN Scheme Read More »

Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Annual Report India 2023-24

Agriculture is the key workforce of India, with over 54 % of population engaged in agriculture related livelihoods. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare by the Government of India works towards taking steps for sustainable development of this work sector. The report consists of the overview of Economics,

Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Annual Report India 2023-24 Read More »

All Schemes under estimated Rs 6,12,293 crore Maharashtra Annual Scheme Budget 24-25

With an estimated expenditure of Rs. 6,12,293 crore [Rs. 6,123 billion], the Maharashtra Scheme Budget saw a 2% hike compared to last year’s budget. The budget plans to distribute solar pumps to 850,000 farmers and allocates approximately Rs. 15 Crore each for the Scheduled Caste Plan and the Tribal Development Sub-Plan. The link below shows

All Schemes under estimated Rs 6,12,293 crore Maharashtra Annual Scheme Budget 24-25 Read More »

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Key Challenges for rural poor in attaining livelihood subsidies

By guaranteeing that people have access to necessities, subsidies can aid in economic stabilisation, particularly for the impoverished in rural areas. Subsidies may, however, promote unsustainable activities if they are poorly targeted. Additionally, restrictions and notable differences exist in the government’s subsidies for individuals and various organisations. The concept of funding a single person’s project

Key Challenges for rural poor in attaining livelihood subsidies Read More »

Better Life Farming: Extending Women Ownership of Agriculture

Female farmers in India are one of the most marginalised groups as they seldom have agency over the land they toil away for. Better Life Farming is an initiative that aims to help women take agency and ownership of the land, who’s produce is the fruit of their hardwork.

Better Life Farming: Extending Women Ownership of Agriculture Read More »

Photo by Michael Förtsch on Unsplash

Decentralized Renewable Energy: The New way of Consumption

Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) essentially refers to energy drawn using renewable resources that is used and distributed in a decentralized fashion. These technologies aim to provide clean energy solutions to rural areas. DRE has the potential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, mitigate the climate crisis and improve access to energy. They can be used

Decentralized Renewable Energy: The New way of Consumption Read More »

Pedakodapalli: The Backyard Poultry Farming

Backyard poultry farming, using native breeds is an easy, less risky and viable way of increasing income while alleviating poverty and addressing malnutrition. With the initiation of small time poultry farming enterprises, citizens of Andhra Pradesh have shown that poultry farming can be extremely beneficial. In 2016, the department of Animal Husbandry and The Tribal

Pedakodapalli: The Backyard Poultry Farming Read More »

A Homeowners Guide to the Government’s Solar Panel Scheme

India’s rapid population growth has warranted an increased demand for energy. Industries and offices are shifting towards the relatively cost-effective and renewable energy resource, solar panels. The government’s proposal to offer homeowners subsidized solar energy has helped them gain respite from soaring electricity bills. The schemes make solar a viable and enticing option for homeowners,

A Homeowners Guide to the Government’s Solar Panel Scheme Read More »