food security
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.
Delhi's Atal Canteen Scheme: Providing Rs 5 Nutritious Meals at 100 Locations for Low-Income Workers
Nov 07, 2025 11:47 pm CST
The Delhi Government has announced the launch of the 'Atal Canteen' scheme that will provide nutritious meals for just Rs 5 at 100 locations across the city starting December 25. The initiative aims to support daily wage earners and low-income families with affordable food options, featuring dal-chawal, roti, and vegetables for approximately 1,000 people daily at each location. The scheme incorporates digital tracking systems and quality control measures while creating employment opportunities through community kitchen management.
Britain Must Prepare for 2°C Global Warming by 2050, Climate Advisers Warn of Inadequate Weather Resilience
Oct 15, 2025 12:36 pm CST
Climate experts warn that Britain is unprepared for increasing extreme weather events and must urgently adapt to at least 2°C of global warming by 2050. The Climate Change Committee identifies six critical areas requiring immediate attention, including public health and infrastructure resilience, while cautioning that planning should consider potential warming of up to 4°C by century's end.
PM Modi Launches Rs 35,440 Crore Agricultural Schemes to Boost Self-Reliance and Transform Indian Farming
Oct 11, 2025 10:05 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched two transformative agricultural initiatives worth Rs 35,440 crore aimed at achieving self-reliance in pulses production and enhancing farm productivity across India. The schemes target reducing import dependency while positioning Indian farmers to meet global market demands, supporting the vision of a developed India by 2047 through sustainable agricultural growth and diversification.
India Offers Support for Peace Restoration in Ukraine and Gaza: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Addresses UN General Assembly
Sep 28, 2025 01:07 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the 80th UN General Assembly session, calling for an end to hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza while offering India's support for peace initiatives. He highlighted that countries capable of engaging all sides must step up efforts to find solutions, noting that energy and food security have become major casualties of global conflicts since 2022.
Drying Of The Ganga In Recent Decades 'Unprecedented' In Past Millennium: Study
Sep 25, 2025 12:52 am CST
Drying of the Ganga river basin seen in recent decades could be severe and unprecedented, threatening water and food security for millions, an analysis of trends spanning 1,300 years suggests.
As Bilawal Bhutto Threatens War Over Indus Pact, How India Move Impacts Pak
Jun 25, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has warned that India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) could lead to war, calling the move "illegal and provocative."