Hydra-headed problem
By Santosh Kumar Mohapatra Hunger has remained a persistent problem around the world and particularly in India, as is indicated by the country’s poor showing […]
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Web-based tool offers innovative solutions in support of rural development
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched the world’s first web-based tool designed to collect and share agriculture and rural development solutions implemented in […]
‘India’s thrust on organic farming could tackle food insecurity, migration’
By Ruchika Uniyal Alternative methods of farming, such as organic farming, introduced by the Indian government in several states is the right strategy to tackle food insecurity, […]
Agreement inked for making AP districts drought-proof
New Delhi: An agreement was signed on September 8, between the Centre, the Andhra Pradesh government and a UN body to help five of the driest […]
India, China hike Asia Pacific’s share in global GDP: IFAD
The share of the Asia and Pacific Region (APR) in the global GDP has risen from 18.1 per cent in 1980 to 27.8 per cent […]
Policies, investments key to India’s rural transformation: IFAD
NEW DELHI: Institutional reforms, policies and investments are the key factors that will help India in a speedy and inclusive rural transformation, the United Nations’ […]