Publisher - Modern Rural India

Vi strengthens rural retail footprint in TN Synopsis The opening up of 50 new Vi Shops in Tamil Nadu is part of the retail expansion drive by the company. New Vi shops would be set up in Usilampatti, Illupur, Nagapattinam,…

Transforming rural healthcare in India The healthcare system is in dire need of inclusive development becoming an integral part of service delivery. To address the enormous gap in our rural healthcare delivery, we must understand…

All-india consumer price index numbers for agricultural and rural labourers – October, 2022 New Delhi: The All-India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers (Base: 1986-87=100) for the month of…

Indian Agriculture: Confronting challenges- reaping harvests, BAL Managing Director Climate change and nature conservation are also affecting both crop yield and the land area suitable for agriculture. It is found that the total…

New data to measure cropland nutrient budgets How much fertilizer is the right amount to ensure that crop production can achieve local and global food security needs while limiting harm to the environment? Answering that…

FMCG Industry Continues To See Slowdown; Sales Volume Falls In Rural Markets In September Quarter: Report Also, consumers continued to prefer purchasing smaller packets amid companies hiking prices in response to broader…

How tele-MANAS can help rural India get access to mental healthcare Under this mental health program, a toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) has been set up across India allowing callers to select the language of choice for…

A year of extreme weather events has weighed heavy on India’s agricultural sector After the drop in wheat production due to heat waves, extreme weather events have now cast a shadow on rice production, which is likely to drop…

SYNOPSIS The ICAR has set up eight reginal committees on the basis of agro-climatic zones. The purpose of the Committee is to provide a forum to researchers and state government functionaries to examine gaps in current research and…

Agro Tech 2022: Rural farmers bat for technology in agriculture Many dealers, who displayed their products at Agro Tech 2022 at Parade Ground, Sector 17, said the response (advance booking of products) they received in cities…