Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering various news beats, mainly in the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. He has worked at several places, including United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and Financial Express. Currently, he is working as the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, allowing him to gain 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.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering various news beats, mainly in the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. He has worked at several places, including United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and Financial Express. Currently, he is working as the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, allowing him to gain 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.
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Preference for polished pulses delaying Centre's free scheme roll-out
In total, in three months, starting from April, around 590,000 tonnes of pulses will have to be distributed for free to over 195 million families under the Garib Kalyan Yojana package
 "Preference for polished pulses delaying Centre's free scheme roll-out")
Coronavirus lockdown: Govt may start economic activity in 'green zones'
Delhi to sanitise city's red, orange zones from Monday
 "Coronavirus lockdown: Govt may start economic activity in 'green zones'")
Modi asks states to alter mandi rules for direct delivery to reduce crowd
Agriculture is a state subject and the Central government has limited powers to ensure implementation of the guidelines
 "Modi asks states to alter mandi rules for direct delivery to reduce crowd")
Risks, and some rewards, as India does business in the times of coronavirus
Will China's loss in meeting demand from the US and Europe help Indian businesses like leather, ceramics, and plastics? And if it does, will the gains be sustainable?
 "Risks, and some rewards, as India does business in the times of coronavirus")
Shipment of foodgrain, flour, and pulses grow 148% in first week of FY21
Except for foodgrain, flour and pulses, transport of all other commodities showed negative growth
 "Shipment of foodgrain, flour, and pulses grow 148% in first week of FY21")
Hurdles remain despite coronavirus lockdown exemption for farming
Challenges remain on the ground. Curfew passes are also difficult to obtain from DMs, collectors
 "Hurdles remain despite coronavirus lockdown exemption for farming")
Seal border to stop migrant workers: Centre issues advisory to states
The states have been asked to stop incoming buses at the border and place the occupants on mandatory 14-day quarantine
 "Seal border to stop migrant workers: Centre issues advisory to states")
Relief package for coronavirus lockdown may not reach all poor: Experts
Experts said most of the announcements pertain to beneficiaries of existing schemes
 "Relief package for coronavirus lockdown may not reach all poor: Experts")
Covid-19: Centre to fast-track PM-KISAN disbursals for 85 mn farmers
Will push Rs 16,000 cr into rural hands by April first week
 "Covid-19: Centre to fast-track PM-KISAN disbursals for 85 mn farmers")
Centre to hike monthly quota of subsidised foodgrains to 7 kg per person
From an average allocation of 25 kg for a five-member family, this decision will push it up to 35 kg
 "Centre to hike monthly quota of subsidised foodgrains to 7 kg per person")
Rural sector stressed as Covid-19 disrupts supplies, spikes unemployment
Crop rots in field as few want to harvest it, transporters won't take it to mandis; Few employment opportunities for labour returning to villages from cities
 "Rural sector stressed as Covid-19 disrupts supplies, spikes unemployment")
Coronavirus lockdown: Govt likely to delay wheat procurement by a fortnight
India's wheat crop was estimated at a record 106.21 mt in the second official Advance Estimate some months earlier.
 "Coronavirus lockdown: Govt likely to delay wheat procurement by a fortnight")
Coronavirus outbreak: FM Nirmala Sitharaman takes stock of situation
In four meetings, Sitharaman met Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri, Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh, and Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel
 "Coronavirus outbreak: FM Nirmala Sitharaman takes stock of situation")
El Nino may be 'neutral', raises hopes of normal rains this year
The latest India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts show that sea surface temperatures might further cool, enhancing the probability of La Niña after July
 "El Nino may be 'neutral', raises hopes of normal rains this year")
Winter crop harvest under the weather after thunder, hailstorm forecast
GVA for agriculture and allied activities in 2019-20 is projected to rise at 11.3% at current prices and 3.7% at constant prices
 "Winter crop harvest under the weather after thunder, hailstorm forecast")
Why changes in crop insurance scheme could raise issues of sustainability
There are two principal changes. The first is the decision to make the scheme voluntary for non-loanee farmers and the second imposes a limit on the premium subsidy to 30 per cent for unirrigated area
 "Why changes in crop insurance scheme could raise issues of sustainability")
Centre plans to promote 250 new farmer-producer bodies in FY 2020-21
The Union Cabinet last week sanctioned Rs 6,868 crore for the new FPO scheme
 "Centre plans to promote 250 new farmer-producer bodies in FY 2020-21")
Good harvest keeps farmers happy: Farm sector records 3.5% growth in Q3
The second advance estimate of foodgrain production released a few days ago estimated the wheat output at an all-time high of 106.21 million tonnes
 "Good harvest keeps farmers happy: Farm sector records 3.5% growth in Q3")
This summer is likely to be hotter than normal, says IMD forecast
Northwest India comprises UP, Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are parts of central India, while Gujarat and Maharashtra come under west India.
 "This summer is likely to be hotter than normal, says IMD forecast")
Brazil can help accelerate India's ethanol blending programme: Raizen CEO
Raizen, one of Brazil's biggest ethanol producers is looking for partnerships with Indian firms, the company's CEO tells Business Standard in an interview
 "Brazil can help accelerate India's ethanol blending programme: Raizen CEO")
