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Reform Will Be Key Pillar In Boosting India's Growth: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran
While the country can look forward to becoming a $25-30 trillion economy in its 100th year of Independence, it is also crucial to spread the gains of the future to everyone, including informal workers, agricultural labourers Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said.
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Government Approves Computerisation of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies for Transparency, Accountability
The Government on Wednesday approved the computerisation of all functional 63,000 Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) over the next five years. For the reform, the government has set up at a budget outlay of nearly Rs. 2,510 crore in order to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in PACS' operations.
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We Must Shift Focus From "Lab Experiments To Natural Farming": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that in the last 7 years the Centre has introduced several reforms in the agricultural sector and urged the farmers to shift their focus from 'chemistry lab experiments' to 'natural farming' methods.
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"As We Discuss Palestine-Israel..." Shashi Tharoor On UK Farm Row Debate
After New Delhi summoned the UK envoy on Tuesday over "unwarranted discussion" in the British parliament on agricultural reforms in India, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor justified the debate, saying that in a democracy you are free to discuss whatever you want.
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BJP Resolution Praises PM For Reforms In Farm Sector, Handling Of Covid
The BJP on Sunday passed a resolution thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reforms in the agriculture sector and for his able leadership in effective handling of the COVID-19 situation.
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"What About This U-Turn, Madam": Jairam Ramesh vs Nirmala Sitharaman
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, whose party was accused by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of taking an about-turn on agricultural reforms by supporting the farmers' protest, on Saturday rebuffed the attack with the same question.
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Farm Reform India's Domestic Issue, Will Track Protest Closely: UK Leader
Agricultural reform is a domestic policy issue of India, the Leader of the House of Commons has said in Parliament, reflecting the UK government's stance over the farmer protests in New Delhi.
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Minister Gave Detailed Information On Agriculture Laws In Rajya Sabha: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar's remarks on the new farm reform laws in Rajya Sabha, saying he has given detailed information on every aspect of the legislation.
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"Farmers Asking For Fair Prices Defames India?": Rakesh Tikait To NDTV
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday questioned allegations of an international conspiracy hijacking their protests over the centre's new agricultural laws, saying the government had to take back the reforms that were not designed to help the growers.
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Sharad Pawar's 6-Tweet Response To BJP Over Old Farm Reform Plans
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, who was the Union Agriculture Minister for 10 years in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government, on Saturday posted a critique of the new farm laws that have fuelled widespread protests and turmoil over the last two months.
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Social Activist Anna Hazare Cancels Fast Over Farm Reforms
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has cancelled his planned fast against the three central agricultural laws. He announced his decision today in the presence of senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis.
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Punjab Gives Rs 5 Lakh Each To Families Of 4 Farmers Who Died During Farm Protests
A compensation of Rs 5 lakh each has been given to the families of four farmers from Ludhiana who lost their lives while participating in the ongoing protest against the Centre's agricultural reforms, a senior officer said on Thursday.
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"PM Took Brave Step To Bring Reforms": Agriculture Minister On Farm Laws
Indicating that the government was in no mood to repeal the three contentious laws, as sought by farmers, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said Prime Minister Narendra Modis -brave step- after years of discussions will reform the sector and improve farmers standard of living.
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Congress Promised Reforms Similar To New Farm Laws In 2019: Agriculture Minister
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday for his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi's borders and said even the leaders of his own party do not take him seriously and laugh at his remarks.
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Farm Laws Potentially Significant, Those Affected Must Be Protected: IMF
India's new farm laws have "potential to represent a significant step forward" for reforms in the agriculture sector, the International Monetary Fund has said. The international body, however, said people who could be affected the most due to the transition to the new system should be adequately protected.
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Reform Will Be Key Pillar In Boosting India's Growth: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran
While the country can look forward to becoming a $25-30 trillion economy in its 100th year of Independence, it is also crucial to spread the gains of the future to everyone, including informal workers, agricultural labourers Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said.
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Government Approves Computerisation of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies for Transparency, Accountability
The Government on Wednesday approved the computerisation of all functional 63,000 Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) over the next five years. For the reform, the government has set up at a budget outlay of nearly Rs. 2,510 crore in order to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in PACS' operations.
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We Must Shift Focus From "Lab Experiments To Natural Farming": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that in the last 7 years the Centre has introduced several reforms in the agricultural sector and urged the farmers to shift their focus from 'chemistry lab experiments' to 'natural farming' methods.
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"As We Discuss Palestine-Israel..." Shashi Tharoor On UK Farm Row Debate
After New Delhi summoned the UK envoy on Tuesday over "unwarranted discussion" in the British parliament on agricultural reforms in India, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor justified the debate, saying that in a democracy you are free to discuss whatever you want.
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BJP Resolution Praises PM For Reforms In Farm Sector, Handling Of Covid
The BJP on Sunday passed a resolution thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reforms in the agriculture sector and for his able leadership in effective handling of the COVID-19 situation.
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"What About This U-Turn, Madam": Jairam Ramesh vs Nirmala Sitharaman
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, whose party was accused by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of taking an about-turn on agricultural reforms by supporting the farmers' protest, on Saturday rebuffed the attack with the same question.
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Farm Reform India's Domestic Issue, Will Track Protest Closely: UK Leader
Agricultural reform is a domestic policy issue of India, the Leader of the House of Commons has said in Parliament, reflecting the UK government's stance over the farmer protests in New Delhi.
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Minister Gave Detailed Information On Agriculture Laws In Rajya Sabha: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar's remarks on the new farm reform laws in Rajya Sabha, saying he has given detailed information on every aspect of the legislation.
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"Farmers Asking For Fair Prices Defames India?": Rakesh Tikait To NDTV
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday questioned allegations of an international conspiracy hijacking their protests over the centre's new agricultural laws, saying the government had to take back the reforms that were not designed to help the growers.
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Sharad Pawar's 6-Tweet Response To BJP Over Old Farm Reform Plans
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, who was the Union Agriculture Minister for 10 years in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government, on Saturday posted a critique of the new farm laws that have fuelled widespread protests and turmoil over the last two months.
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Social Activist Anna Hazare Cancels Fast Over Farm Reforms
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has cancelled his planned fast against the three central agricultural laws. He announced his decision today in the presence of senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis.
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Punjab Gives Rs 5 Lakh Each To Families Of 4 Farmers Who Died During Farm Protests
A compensation of Rs 5 lakh each has been given to the families of four farmers from Ludhiana who lost their lives while participating in the ongoing protest against the Centre's agricultural reforms, a senior officer said on Thursday.
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"PM Took Brave Step To Bring Reforms": Agriculture Minister On Farm Laws
Indicating that the government was in no mood to repeal the three contentious laws, as sought by farmers, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said Prime Minister Narendra Modis -brave step- after years of discussions will reform the sector and improve farmers standard of living.
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Congress Promised Reforms Similar To New Farm Laws In 2019: Agriculture Minister
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday for his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi's borders and said even the leaders of his own party do not take him seriously and laugh at his remarks.
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Farm Laws Potentially Significant, Those Affected Must Be Protected: IMF
India's new farm laws have "potential to represent a significant step forward" for reforms in the agriculture sector, the International Monetary Fund has said. The international body, however, said people who could be affected the most due to the transition to the new system should be adequately protected.
