What is the Indian government doing to uplift the farmers?

As of now nothing !!! Tamil Nadu Drought-hit farmers from Tamil Nadu have been protesting in Delhi since last month. Adorned with human skulls around their necks, the farmers attempted to grab the attention of authorities towards their condition a... read more

This could range from pastureland at concessional rates for cattle farmers to subsidized seeds for food crop farmers. In any case, the priority should be to make it easier for a farmer to carry out the business of farming. Concessional loan programmes. Tying in directly to current woes of the sector, the need for loan relief has never been higher. read more

10 things that the Modi government is doing right Last updated on: August 20, 2014 17:50 IST Despite criticism of a lack of transparency and communication from the Modi-led government, BJP leaders point to"good beginnings" on several fronts to defend its performance. read more