NDDB had helped dairy farmers direct their own development, placing control of the resources they created in their own hands.
For the first time the government is organising an event where consolidated efforts would be made to help start-ups.
Indian farming was transformed after the mid-60s.
The well-irrigated states of Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka, western Uttar Pradesh and coastal states such as Odisha are, for the first time, feeling the effects of a poor monsoon.
Most farmers depend on rainwater for farming.
In India, 173 people defecate in the open for every square km.
Prices moved up sharply in recent months.
The Centre has decided to create a buffer stock of 350,000 tonnes.
'We need to do more to accelerate growth.'
Trend could continue on downward revision in winter harvests.
Procurement will be done through domestic purchases as well as imports.
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Price up on weak dollar and strong demand
The southwest monsoon season was deficient by 16 per cent.
The Aayog recently met the ministries on the issue.
Even if they score administratively, state governments ruled by the party suffer from an inability to communicate positively, say observers.
Private traders had placed orders early this month with Egyptian suppliers at $320 a tonne
Gold was Rs 28,100 per 10 gm on July 26, 2014.
In Delhi, the wholesale price is now Rs 48-52 a kg; the retail one is Rs 80 a kg.
Niti Aayog has come out with an initiative to improve governance in states.
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