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Rs.1 L-cr push for farm infra to cut crop loss

new delhi, Dec. 27 -- More than five years after debuting as a pandemic-era stimulus, the agriculture infrastructure fund (AIF) may be set for a substantial scale-up. The Centre is considering an addi... Read More


Milk rules but exports lag: 2026 could change India's dairy game

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to ... Read More


Centre eyes Rs.1 trillion boost for farm infrastructure in Budget to cut crop loss

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- More than five years after it was launched as a pandemic-era stimulus, the agriculture infrastructure fund (AIF) may be set for a substantial scale-up. The Centre is considering ... Read More


Cold wave, fog to sweep north and east India; scientists say good for rabi crops

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Brace for a colder spell as large parts of north, east and northeast India are set to witness prolonged dense fog, cold day and cold wave conditions over the coming days, the Ind... Read More


From loose almonds to luxe trail mixes, India's dry fruits are evolving

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- India's $8.5-billion dry fruits and nuts market is undergoing a structural transformation, moving away from its traditional dependence on loose and unprocessed trade towards valu... Read More


Mint Explainer: Why this parliamentary panel wants stricter land acquisition rules in tribal areas

New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- On 18 December, a parliamentary standing committee on rural development and panchayati raj flagged persistent violations of land acquisition laws in scheduled areas, despite the ... Read More


Centre says no imminent threat to Aravallis, mining to stay tightly regulated

NEW DELHI, Dec. 22 -- The Centre on Monday sought to calm fears of ecological damage to the Aravalli hills, insisting there is no imminent threat to the region and that mining will remain tightly regu... Read More


Mint Explainer: Why is the government looking to replace India's rural job guarantee scheme?

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- On Thursday the Union government passed the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, proposing a sweeping overhaul of India'... Read More


Govt mulls sugar MSP hike, ethanol push to prevent stock buildup; decision likely in January

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Union government is considering several measures to prevent a domestic sugar glut and ensure timely payments to farmers, with a policy announcement expected in January, food ... Read More


Rural jobs guarantee revamp: More days of work, greater burden for states?

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- The Union government intends to roll out a revamped rural jobs guarantee scheme across the country from April next year, and states will be required to prepare their implementati... Read More