Money will be earmarked for the social sector - especially rural districts that house three-fifths of voters
Every year Indians consume about 22 million tonnes of lentils
The ethanol vehicles will have the flexibility to switch to other fuels
'It is quite natural for our farmers to go for rice and cane when both power and water are almost free.'
The whitefly outbreak has intensified a debate over GM crops just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office reviews a proposal to allow farmers to grow GM mustard.
After missing several deadlines, only 11 states could introduce the plan
The claim is filed with a consumer body.
India staring at first drought in six years.
Just one year after taking office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing a challenge that could come to haunt him.
India assured the EU it would put in place measures to ensure cargoes are free from pests
Indian farmers depend on June-September monsoon rains, as half of the country's farmland lacks irrigation facilities.
India will raise its import duty on sugar to 40 percent from 15 percent, as the government tries to revive business at mills that owe farmers around $1.84 billion, the food minister said on Monday.
Global experts last week gave the same forecast.
The state is struggling to provide drinking water to thousands of people.
In Jan the country raised the import tax on the yellow metal by 2 percentage points.
The current cost of the food subsidy is Rs 1 trillion.
Rising rupee, local freight make export less competitive.
Africa, Middle East top destinations for Indian wheat.
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