In Jharkhand, a woman farmer uses solar irrigation and agri-tech training to grow multiple crops, earn Rs 3 lakh a year, and ...
India needs a gradual shift away from chemical-intensive farming, with policy reforms that expand farmers’ choice, experts said, as subsidies and extension systems continue to favour chemical inputs.
Retail inflation for farm & rural workers saw a slight increase in December 2025. Check the latest CPI data and food ...
Rural demand in India is clearly picking up, with consumption growth in villages and small towns now outpacing urban markets.
Retail inflation for farm and rural workers rose modestly in December 2025, following fluctuations in food prices. The ...
The Pioneer on MSNOpinion

Empowering rural communities

Even today, nearly half of India’s population depends directly or indirectly on farming and allied rural activities. Because ...
Indore: Over 200 SGSITS engineering students are set to visit 80 villages under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, linking residents ...
Ahead of Budget 2026, agriculture and agritech stakeholders are calling for higher spending on green infrastructure, faster digital adoption, value chain modernisation and a shift toward nutrition led ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s move to redesign India’s flagship rural jobs programme has sparked resistance from opposition ...
Rural India is no longer merely witnessing transformation. It is leading one. At the centre of this shift are women, and at ...
Stakeholders have emphasised the need for sustained investment in innovation, infrastructure and market reforms to position ...
Uttar Pradesh has achieved nearly 70% of its land reform targets in 2025–26, allotting farm land and housing sites to ...