 "Sanjeeb Mukherjee")
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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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PM Narendra Modi extends free foodgrains scheme for poor till Nov-end
Earlier, under the first phase of Garib Kalyan Yojana, 12 million tonnes of grains was allocated for the three months of April, May and June
 "PM Narendra Modi extends free foodgrains scheme for poor till Nov-end")
Covid-19 crisis: A status check of India's free grain scheme
As the distribution period for the packages nears its end, Business Standard takes stock of the progress so far.
 "Covid-19 crisis: A status check of India's free grain scheme")
Govt may add more districts under rural jobs scheme for migrant workers
The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan was launched June 20 to provide work for 125 days in 25 areas to migrant workers in 116 districts of six states
 "Govt may add more districts under rural jobs scheme for migrant workers")
Kharif acreage twice last year's as monsoon covers India two weeks sooner
The monsoon coverage is fastest since 2013
 "Kharif acreage twice last year's as monsoon covers India two weeks sooner")
After initial row, govt may expand list of districts under rural job scheme
Officials try to put to rest controversy over exclusion of West Bengal, other states from the list
 "After initial row, govt may expand list of districts under rural job scheme")
Foodgrain stocks top 100 million tonnes, triggering calls for liquidation
The massive build-up could also pose a grave storage challenge as the monsoon keeps advancing.
 "Foodgrain stocks top 100 million tonnes, triggering calls for liquidation")
Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday
These could include the much-talked-about proposal allowing commercial coal mining and may also include an ordinance on freeing up inter-state trade in agricultural commodities.
 "Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday")
How the lockdown could be creating an economic data vacuum in India
It has impeded the govt's ability to collect numerical information, forcing it not to release key inflation figures
 "How the lockdown could be creating an economic data vacuum in India")
Ending monopoly of mandis is good, but process could be problematic
Ending the monopoly of the mandis is a good thing, but early experiences show that the process can be problematic
 "Ending monopoly of mandis is good, but process could be problematic")
Putting an entire district in red zone makes no sense: Amarinder Singh
Centre-state relations during the battle against Covid-19 have caused cooperative federalism to come under massive stress, says the Punjab CM
 "Putting an entire district in red zone makes no sense: Amarinder Singh")
MP will need Rs 1 trillion to reboot economy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Chouhan said that the farm loan waiver scheme of the previous Kamal Nath government was a "trick of phantasm", indicating that his government could review it
 "MP will need Rs 1 trillion to reboot economy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan")
UP amends Mandi Act to facilitate direct procurement from farmers
Farmers allowed to sell 46 fruits and vegetables directly without bringing them to mandis
 "UP amends Mandi Act to facilitate direct procurement from farmers")
Average mandi prices of most agri commodities show mixed trend in April
A disruption in supply chain means that the arrival of commodities across the nation's main mandis remained a cause of concern
 "Average mandi prices of most agri commodities show mixed trend in April")
Farm gate procurement among slew of reforms in MP as state amends Mandi Act
State joins other domains to reform farm marketing even as Centre adds 200 new mandis to e-NaM; five more states join 'One-Nation-One-Ration Card' scheme
 "Farm gate procurement among slew of reforms in MP as state amends Mandi Act")
13 shops sealed, 40 people quarantined in Azadpur Mandi due to Covid-19
Supplies remained unaffected and no unusual spike in prices says Mandi Chairman; 15 confirmed cases registered so far
 "13 shops sealed, 40 people quarantined in Azadpur Mandi due to Covid-19")
Lockdown 2.0: Farm sector may be sole bright spot this year, says govt
Expects over 3 per cent growth 2020-21; May give 0.5-1.0% push to country's overall GDP
 "Lockdown 2.0: Farm sector may be sole bright spot this year, says govt")
How an extended lockdown could impact sowing in the coming Kharif season
While farmers are likely to be hard-pressed for liquidity, other challenges include labour shortage and availability of seeds and agrochemicals
 "How an extended lockdown could impact sowing in the coming Kharif season")
NITI Aayog sealed for 48 hours after staffer tests Covid-19 positive
NITI vice-chairman says staff to work from remote locations
 "NITI Aayog sealed for 48 hours after staffer tests Covid-19 positive")
NITI Aayog sealed for 48 hrs after staffer tests positive for coronavirus
NITI VC Rajiv Kumar said that other staffers are working from remote locations
 "NITI Aayog sealed for 48 hrs after staffer tests positive for coronavirus")
MGNREGA stares at a tough challenge ahead as labourers return to villages
Significantly expanding the budget for the rural employment guarantee scheme is vital, but so is exploring other forms of job creation
 "MGNREGA stares at a tough challenge ahead as labourers return to villages")