Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is currently the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. He has been a journalist for over 20 years, mainly covering the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, giving him invaluable insights into the dynamics of rural agriculture markets. He has honed his skills in analysing and providing commentary on India's farm sector policies, focusing on their impact on different stakeholders and their implications for climate change. His previous stints include United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and the Financial Express newspaper.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is currently the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. He has been a journalist for over 20 years, mainly covering the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, giving him invaluable insights into the dynamics of rural agriculture markets. He has honed his skills in analysing and providing commentary on India's farm sector policies, focusing on their impact on different stakeholders and their implications for climate change. His previous stints include United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and the Financial Express newspaper.
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Share of crops declines; livestock and fishing up in agri GVO: NSO
Share of fruits, vegetables has risen from 24.1 per cent to 28.2 per cent between 2011-12 and 2022-23
 "Share of crops declines; livestock and fishing up in agri GVO: NSO")
Budget: Farm bodies for higher agri R&D spend, more PM-KISAN allotment
The farmers' groups pitched for the rationalization of fertilizer subsidies and infrastructure development to boost the sector's resilience against climate change
 "Budget: Farm bodies for higher agri R&D spend, more PM-KISAN allotment")
MSP increase alone may not boost pulses and oilseeds output, shows data
Data reveals that between 2014-15 and 2020-21, despite a 37 percent increase in MSP for paddy, the acreage under the crop decreased only marginally, by around 2.5 percent
 "MSP increase alone may not boost pulses and oilseeds output, shows data")
India's basmati rice exports might remain flat in FY25, says KRBL CFO
KRBL mainly sells packaged basmati rice domestically and in the export market, with 'India Gate' being its flagship brand
 "India's basmati rice exports might remain flat in FY25, says KRBL CFO")
Centre hikes Kharif MSP by 5-12.7%; paddy raised by Rs 117 per quintal
The new MSP for paddy is Rs 2,300 per quantal for the 2024-25 kharif marketing season
 "Centre hikes Kharif MSP by 5-12.7%; paddy raised by Rs 117 per quintal")
June setback shouldn't dampen monsoon from performing well: Meteorologists
Even the IMD in its latest forecast predicted a revival of the rains over eastern India and gradual abatement of the heatwave conditions over North India
 "June setback shouldn't dampen monsoon from performing well: Meteorologists")
Modi government pledges 20 million new rural homes, boosts funding
One of the main criteria that will separate the new homes in rural India under PMAY-G from the ones that have been already constructed is the increased per-unit funding allocated for construction
 "Modi government pledges 20 million new rural homes, boosts funding")
Shivraj Singh Chouhan bats for effective implementation of govt schemes
During review meetings, the minister also highlighted issues such as eligibility criteria for pension schemes and irregularities in the formation of DISHA committees
 "Shivraj Singh Chouhan bats for effective implementation of govt schemes")
Monsoon may weaken, worsening heat wave conditions in North India
According to the updated dates, the monsoon is now expected to reach the national capital around June 27, while previously, the normal onset date was June 23
 "Monsoon may weaken, worsening heat wave conditions in North India")
Shivraj plans to hold meet with states to review Lakhpati Didi scheme
Additionally, Chouhan will focus on connecting all rural habitations with all-weather roads, a goal that has seen significant progress under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
On table: Eye on prices of 16 more food items to protect 'garib ki thali'
Interim Budget-FY25 proposed to spend over Rs 43 crore for strengthening price monitoring cells at Centre and states
 "On table: Eye on prices of 16 more food items to protect 'garib ki thali'")
Immediate challenge for Modi 3.0: Tackling vegetable prices amid heatwave
With the intensifying heat wave in the upcoming weeks, the possibility of prices decreasing is not very likely, although there might be a slight moderation
 "Immediate challenge for Modi 3.0: Tackling vegetable prices amid heatwave")
Pralhad Joshi: From mining coal to building green energy and food security
Joshi is considered a trusted ally by MPs across parties and this has helped him push for coal reforms in states and get support from various departments such as railways and shipping
 "Pralhad Joshi: From mining coal to building green energy and food security")
Low agri growth, rural discontent to keep Shivraj Singh Chouhan occupied
On Monday, the 65-year-old Shivraj Singh Chouhan was given the charge of the rural development ministry and the agriculture ministry
 "Low agri growth, rural discontent to keep Shivraj Singh Chouhan occupied")
Day 1 of third term: Modi clears KISAN fund, 30 million houses for poor
Several BJP-ruled states follow populist path after election results
 "Day 1 of third term: Modi clears KISAN fund, 30 million houses for poor")
Modi 3.0: Agri reforms, food inflation key challenges for new govt
Increased production of pulses, oilseeds, and cereals will help boost domestic supplies and contribute to keeping inflation low in the coming months
 "Modi 3.0: Agri reforms, food inflation key challenges for new govt")
Will Centre succumb to pressure of rising prices and allow wheat import?
A drop in state procurement has fuelled the buzz about impending imports. Will that really be necessary?
 "Will Centre succumb to pressure of rising prices and allow wheat import?")
Reforms for 'Viksit Bharat' may not fall prey to new coalition government
But, in coalition, the focus may go off specific policies such as labour codes and privatisation
 "Reforms for 'Viksit Bharat' may not fall prey to new coalition government")
New govt needs to fight inflation while bringing back focus on farm reforms
A favourable monsoon in 2024 should keep production worries at bay
 "New govt needs to fight inflation while bringing back focus on farm reforms")
FY25 begins with tepid work demand under MGNREGA, shows govt data
In April 2024, around 21.51 million households sought work under the scheme, which was 10.59 per cent lower than the number of households who sought work under the scheme in April 2023
 "FY25 begins with tepid work demand under MGNREGA, shows govt data")