Selected Tag: Irrigation
Selected Tag: Irrigation

Is India's Coal Crunch a Supply Shock or Demand Surge?

The country needs to manage not just the current shortage, but also prepare the power sector to meet future demand

Ritesh Kumar Singh

October 29, 2026 at 8:16 AM IST

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An Erratic El Niño Exacerbates Food Insecurity, Displacement Fears

Poor rainfall across multiple crop-producing regions is likely to increase the risk of lower yields, tighter food supplies, and higher price volatility

Amir Shaikh

October 29, 2026 at 7:16 AM IST

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India’s Food grain Procurement Policy Deserves Review

On the one hand, farmers hesitate to grow oilseeds, millets and pulses as they are not assured of procurement. On the other, India imports huge amounts of pulses and vegetable oils. To break this cycle, the government needs to look beyond rice and wheat for procurement.

G. Chandrashekhar

September 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM IST

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Irrigation, Not Rain, Will Shape the Future of Indian Agriculture

India's irrigation network has grown rapidly. The next phase must focus on efficiency, micro-irrigation and making every drop of water work harder.

Sujit Kumar*

July 9, 2026 at 4:25 AM IST

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