Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

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Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Rajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11

Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

17 Dec, 2025

Rajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11

Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.

17 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

An anomaly, Pg6

Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Dec, 2025

An anomaly, Pg6

Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.

15 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Delhi's offers best ever, but India hard nut to crack: US trade chief, Pg1

US-India trade talks face hurdles as US pushes agricultural exports, while India prioritizes protecting its farmers' interests amid tariff threats.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

11 Dec, 2025

Delhi's offers best ever, but India hard nut to crack: US trade chief, Pg1

US-India trade talks face hurdles as US pushes agricultural exports, while India prioritizes protecting its farmers' interests amid tariff threats.

11 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Food inflation dips but that isn't enough, Pg10

Rabi crop sowing surges, promising food inflation relief, but farm income deflation raises concerns about agricultural reforms and long-term investment.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

9 Dec, 2025

Food inflation dips but that isn't enough, Pg10

Rabi crop sowing surges, promising food inflation relief, but farm income deflation raises concerns about agricultural reforms and long-term investment.

9 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

In MP, a tribal woman's death throws spotlight on unending queues for urea, Pg1

Tribal woman dies in urea queue in MP, exposing governance failures and supply chain issues amid rising fertilizer demand.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

30 Nov, 2025

In MP, a tribal woman's death throws spotlight on unending queues for urea, Pg1

Tribal woman dies in urea queue in MP, exposing governance failures and supply chain issues amid rising fertilizer demand.

30 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Centre brings in new norms for covering crop loss, Pg1

PMFBY expands coverage to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting vulnerable states.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

19 Nov, 2025

Centre brings in new norms for covering crop loss, Pg1

PMFBY expands coverage to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting vulnerable states.

19 Nov, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6

India grapples with cereal surplus, pulses-oilseed deficit; calls for crop diversification and PDS reforms to ensure sustainable food security.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

19 Nov, 2025

Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6

India grapples with cereal surplus, pulses-oilseed deficit; calls for crop diversification and PDS reforms to ensure sustainable food security.

19 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animals and paddy inundation, Pg12

PMFBY to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting farmers in vulnerable states.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

19 Nov, 2025

Crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animals and paddy inundation, Pg12

PMFBY to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting farmers in vulnerable states.

19 Nov, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Climate change, imbalance in fertilizer use impact soil’s organic carbon: ICAR study, Pg12

ICAR study reveals climate change and fertilizer imbalance degrade soil organic carbon across 29 states, impacting soil health and carbon credits.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 Nov, 2025

Climate change, imbalance in fertilizer use impact soil’s organic carbon: ICAR study, Pg12

ICAR study reveals climate change and fertilizer imbalance degrade soil organic carbon across 29 states, impacting soil health and carbon credits.

10 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Justice in food, Pg10

EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Nov, 2025

Justice in food, Pg10

EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.

7 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Stubble-burning area in key Punjab districts 20% lower than last year, reveals satellite data, Pg1

Punjab witnesses 20% drop in stubble-burning area in key districts, satellite data reveals, offering hope for pollution control.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Nov, 2025

Stubble-burning area in key Punjab districts 20% lower than last year, reveals satellite data, Pg1

Punjab witnesses 20% drop in stubble-burning area in key districts, satellite data reveals, offering hope for pollution control.

6 Nov, 2025

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India’s Urea Consumption Nears 40 Million Tonnes, Pg 9.

India’s urea consumption is projected to reach 40 million tonnes (MT) in FY 2024–25, driven by higher agricultural activity, irrigation expansion, and government subsidies, even as production capacity has risen sharply due to domestic reforms.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

3 Nov, 2025

India’s Urea Consumption Nears 40 Million Tonnes, Pg 9.

3 Nov, 2025

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Cabinet increases fertilizer subsidy for winter crops, Pg10

Cabinet approves ₹37,952 crore fertilizer subsidy for rabi crops, increasing phosphorus and sulphur subsidies by ₹736 crore.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

29 Oct, 2025

Cabinet increases fertilizer subsidy for winter crops, Pg10

Cabinet approves ₹37,952 crore fertilizer subsidy for rabi crops, increasing phosphorus and sulphur subsidies by ₹736 crore.

29 Oct, 2025

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Nutrient-based fertilizers: Cabinet OKs ₹38K-cr subsidy, Pg8.

Cabinet approves ₹38,000 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers, ensuring affordability for farmers during Rabi season 2025-26.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

29 Oct, 2025

Nutrient-based fertilizers: Cabinet OKs ₹38K-cr subsidy, Pg8.

Cabinet approves ₹38,000 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers, ensuring affordability for farmers during Rabi season 2025-26.

29 Oct, 2025

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

What is the problem faced by paddy farmers of Tamil Nadu?, Pg8

Tamil Nadu seeks relaxed paddy procurement norms amid farmer distress due to high moisture content and bumper harvest.

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

27 Oct, 2025

What is the problem faced by paddy farmers of Tamil Nadu?, Pg8

Tamil Nadu seeks relaxed paddy procurement norms amid farmer distress due to high moisture content and bumper harvest.

27 Oct, 2025

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh face crisis due to low yields, falling prices, and potential US imports, threatening livelihoods.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

25 Oct, 2025

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh face crisis due to low yields, falling prices, and potential US imports, threatening livelihoods.

25 Oct, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

22 Oct, 2025

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.

22 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

US-India trade talks ongoing; will ensure farmer, MSME interests protected: Goyal, Pg13.

India-US trade talks progress amid tariff concerns; both nations aim to protect farmer and MSME interests for bilateral agreement.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

19 Oct, 2025

US-India trade talks ongoing; will ensure farmer, MSME interests protected: Goyal, Pg13.

India-US trade talks progress amid tariff concerns; both nations aim to protect farmer and MSME interests for bilateral agreement.

19 Oct, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Disaster and Disaster Management

None too soon, Pg10

Northeast monsoon brings relief to southern peninsula; IMD forecasts above-normal rain, prompting disaster preparedness and fertilizer shortage concerns.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Oct, 2025

None too soon, Pg10

Northeast monsoon brings relief to southern peninsula; IMD forecasts above-normal rain, prompting disaster preparedness and fertilizer shortage concerns.

17 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices