Observing conflicts, elections, campaigns, parties, politicians, protests, and citizens.
Nearly 144 farmers from Araria district in Bihar have been waiting to receive the compensation promised under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the paddy crop loss they suffered in 2017. By Devinder Sharma, food & agriculture specialist Nearly 144 farmers from Araria district in Bihar have been waiting to receive the compensation promised under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for … Continue reading Ease of Farming Index
Expecting Cooperation while indulging in Nationalism leads Modi nowhere. By Maharshi Sanket Promoting unwavering nationalism and building walls across borders might work well for domestic politics but risks the basics of staying in power. No voter however polarised would be willing to sacrifice the basics of life. In the bid to increase the representation of one’s identity in elections, voters have increasingly turned towards political … Continue reading Modi can’t have it both ways
Economically and politically, these three words determine the state of India and its people. By Maharshi Sanket Roti-kapda-makaan are three evergreen aspects of Indian politics and the economy of India. Unless they are taken care of they will continue to determine the state of India and its people. It matters-if your population has food to eat, clothes to wear, and basic shelter. Why? Because it … Continue reading Why Roti-Kapda-Makaan still Matter
A review The Politics of Poverty – 1 Identification of the poor: The big question By Sachin Kumar Jain THE STORY OF HALKI BAI AND RAJJO BAI Residing in a hut in the village Ghandila of Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh is Halki Bai, an abandoned tribal woman. She works as a labourer and earns a meagre amount of Rs.15/- per day. For this, she … Continue reading The Politics of Poverty in 2004
