agricultural policy
Karnataka Reports 2,809 Farmer Suicides in Three Years Despite Declining Trend
Dec 16, 2025 01:45 pm CST
Karnataka has documented 2,809 farmer suicides over a three-year period, with officials reporting a decreasing trend. While compensation has been provided to many affected families, some payments face technical delays. The state ranks second nationally in farmer suicide rates according to NCRB data, though government officials maintain that agricultural welfare initiatives are showing positive results.
Madhya Pradesh Official Confronts Farmers During Fertilizer Shortage Crisis: Allegations of Physical Assault Spark Investigation
Dec 04, 2025 12:14 am CST
A government fertilizer distribution event in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district descended into chaos when supplies ran short, leading to allegations that Naib Tehsildar Ritu Singhai physically assaulted protesters. The incident has triggered official investigation as hundreds of farmers, who had been struggling for weeks to obtain essential urea fertilizer, blocked roads in protest against alleged mismanagement and black market sales. Officials have promised action following review of the situation that highlights growing agricultural supply challenges across the region.
Madhya Pradesh's Rs 62,944 Crore Food Supply Crisis: Debt Burden and Rotting Grain Expose Systemic Failures
Dec 02, 2025 02:08 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh's food supply system faces critical challenges with the State Civil Supplies Corporation struggling under a Rs 62,944 crore debt while paying Rs 14.17 crore daily in interest. Nearly 940 tonnes of paddy has been rotting in warehouses for over a year, creating health hazards for nearby communities and revealing serious lapses in storage management and policy implementation.
Chhattisgarh Paddy Procurement Standoff: Farmers Demand Earlier Start as Political Tensions Rise
Oct 07, 2025 10:06 pm CST
Chhattisgarh's paddy procurement has become a political flashpoint as farmers demand purchases begin November 1 instead of the government's proposed November 15 start date. With 2.7 million farmers awaiting better rates and timely procurement, the delay threatens crop quality while opposition Congress accuses the BJP government of betraying farmer interests in this crucial agricultural issue that has previously influenced electoral outcomes.
Japan's Political Crossroads: Why the Liberal Democratic Party's Decades-Long Dominance is Crumbling
Oct 02, 2025 02:59 pm CST
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces an existential crisis ahead of its October 4 leadership election as rural support erodes, economic challenges mount, and populist rivals gain ground. With the party now operating as a minority government for the first time in decades, the next leader must navigate political fragmentation while addressing voter frustrations over rising costs, agricultural policy, and immigration—potentially reshaping Japan's domestic and international trajectory.