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U.P. govt gears up for launch of Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the department of child development services and nutrition to prepare for the statewide rollout of the Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan after a a detailed progress report was presented to him, highlighting the campaign’s success.

CM Yogi Adityanath has instructed the department of child development services and nutrition to prepare for the statewide rollout of the Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan. (File photo)

cities

Published on May 06, 2025 09:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

States cannot shirk on their duty to poor: SC

The bench refused to accept that the cap needs to be increased, noting that the cap does not include the addition of poor individuals and families between the 2011 and 2021 of the census period.

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): A view of the Supreme Court building, the apex judicial body of India, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sanjay Sharma)

india news

Published on May 01, 2025 06:24 AM IST

ByAbraham Thomas, New Delhi

NFSA doesn’t absolve states of responsibility to lift people out of poverty: Supreme Court

The Centre told the Supreme Court that provisions of the NFSA Act do not permit revision of the cap fixed for each state

Workers fill sacks with wheat at a grain market in Patiala (PTI)

india news

Published on Apr 30, 2025 10:12 PM IST

ByAbraham Thomas

Securing veterinary health to ensure a safer future for all

Strengthening veterinary services and fostering collaboration across sectors will be pivotal in safeguarding both animal and human health

Through its ongoing efforts in capacity-building, policy development, and innovative approaches, India can set a powerful precedent (HT Photo)

opinion

Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:04 PM IST

ByTakayuki Hagiwara

Sprig break: Meet the urban farmer selling ‘weeds’, and ancient recipes for them

From curries to chutneys, there are countless ways people traditionally used the greens that are today disposed of as waste, says Suresh Kumar G.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 22, 2025 10:17 PM IST

ByAisiri Amin

Millions of poor not yet under food safety net, House panel told

The food ministry said about 7.9 million people are still left to be covered under the public distribution system for various reasons despite being eligible.

Nearly three in four people in India couldn’t afford a healthy diet in 2021, according to a Food and Agriculture Organization report. (HT File)

india news

Published on Mar 16, 2025 04:03 AM IST

ByZia Haq

Switch from rice to cultivating millet & maize could boost farmer incomes: Study

india news

Published on Mar 11, 2025 01:13 PM IST

PTI |

India must steer its camel economy over the hump

The secret to reviving India’s camel economy lies in supporting its ancestral camel herding communities

(FILES) A camel is silhouetted against the setting sun in the desert near Dakhla in Morocco-administered Western Sahara, on October 13, 2019.. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (AFP)

opinion

Updated on Feb 18, 2025 10:04 PM IST

ByIlse Köhler-Rollefson

Energy, food security, defence in focus for President Prabowo Subianto’s visit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who is on his first trip to India as the head of the state, will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto upon his arrival in India. (PTI)

india news

Published on Jan 24, 2025 04:07 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Sustainable food systems and India’s trade agreements

This paper is authored by Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Ketaki Gaikwad, Anushka Pal, ICRIER.

ht insight

Published on Dec 14, 2024 04:53 PM IST

ByDr. Arpita Mukherjee, Ketaki Gaikwad, Anushka Pal

India committed to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030: Minister

The minister said that India’s journey represents a transformative narrative of commitment and innovation

india news

Updated on Dec 03, 2024 07:10 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

Our land is speaking, are we listening?

This article is authored by Osama Faqeeha.

ht insight

Published on Dec 02, 2024 11:46 AM IST

ByOsama Faqeeha

Let science guide the shift to sustainable farming

The government must make sure that indulgence in natural farming does not hit farm productivity and cause shortages

The pressing need is for investment in agriculture research and the development of new technologies that can weed out the second-generation problems of the Green Revolution (HT Photo)

editorials

Published on Nov 26, 2024 07:56 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The environmental threat of antimicrobial resistance in India

Programmes such as Swachh Bharat and Mission Amrut focus on improving sanitation and water management to prevent contaminated runoff into water bodies.

India, with a population of 1.4 billion and vast agricultural landscape, faces a multifaceted environmental AMR challenge. (Shutterstock Photo)

science

Updated on Nov 25, 2024 02:03 PM IST

ByTakayuki Hagiwara

Courts can’t fix agriculture, problems are far too complex

Fixing the viability and sustainability crisis in India’s farms requires a more broad-based political dialogue among all stakeholders

Amritsar, India –March 25, 2023::: Farmer examine the flattened Wheat crop at his field after heavy rain and hailstorm, Amritsar , India, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Sehgal /Hindustan Times)

editorials

Published on Nov 24, 2024 07:31 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Taste of Life: Meat curing in Poona

As per the author, the booklet was written for European gardeners and Indian farmers in the Bombay, Madras, and Bengal Presidencies

The British firmly believed that curing meat was something that was not understood by Indians at all. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByChinmay Damle

Trade, climate take centre stage as PM arrives for G20

PM Modi urged G20 to prioritize Global South's needs amid food, fuel crises, supporting Brazil's Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty to tackle global hunger.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden during the G20 Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar, New Delhi

Sad to see people eat mango kernel in state that topped NFSA implementation 2 years ago: Patnaik

india news

Published on Nov 08, 2024 09:43 PM IST

PTI |

Send a message Brics isn’t a divisive group, says PM Modi at closed session

PM Modi called for unanimous cooperation to deal with terrorism, and said there can be “no place for double standards” on such serious issues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the narrow format meeting of the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 23 (via REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Oct 23, 2024 03:55 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

Supreme Court sets last deadline to give ration cards to migrant workers

The Supreme Court warned states/UTs that it had run out patience and that the court’s interest was to see that ration was provided to the poor

india news

Published on Oct 04, 2024 07:24 PM IST

ByAbraham Thomas

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book that reveals the dangers posed by fake and processed foods to the environment and to human health, a courageous policeman’s first hand account of capturing dacoits and guarding prime ministers, and a volume that encourages a contemplation of Indian aesthetics

On the reading list this week is a book that stresses the impact of ultra processed foods, a cop’s account of his daring adventures, and a meditation on Indian aesthetics. (HT Team)

books

Updated on Sep 28, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Team

Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania

UKRAINE-CRISIS-GRAINS-VESSEL:Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania

world news

Published on Sep 13, 2024 03:01 AM IST

Reuters |

Guest Column| Why parties need to adopt Haryana Green Manifesto-2024

Despite Haryana having the lowest forest cover in India, a mere 3.6% as compared to the national average of 21%, deforestation continues blatantly. In May and June this year, the state experienced extreme heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 50°C, impacting public health and livelihoods.

The Aravallis, Haryana’s only barrier against desertification, critical water recharge zone, pollution sink and wildlife habitat, are being razed to the ground by mining and real estate development and poisoned as a result of toxic landfills and burning of waste. (HT file photo)

cities

Published on Sep 02, 2024 05:04 PM IST

ByNeelam Ahluwalia

Agriculture for a resilient future

This article is authored by Ravi Annavarapu, president, FMC India and South-West Asia.

ht insight

Published on Aug 31, 2024 01:39 PM IST

ByRavi Annavarapu

Africa emerging market for Indian exports to expand rapidly: Commerce secretary

He said New Delhi is considering doubling exports to African countries to $200 billion by 2030 by focusing on potential areas such as automobiles, agro-products, pharmaceuticals, and logistics

Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal (X/@IndianStandards)

india news

Updated on Aug 22, 2024 08:56 PM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal

In Kenya, drought-weary farmers reap rewards of early warnings

KENYA-FARMING/DROUGHT (FEATURE):FEATURE-In Kenya, drought-weary farmers reap rewards of early warnings

world news

Published on Aug 22, 2024 04:39 AM IST

Reuters |

PAU gears up to organise nation maize conference

The conference, which is slated to take place from August 23 till August 25, is being organised in collaboration with The Maize Technologists Association of India (MTAI) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR-IIMR)

A total of 400 participants including scientists, students, farmers, entrepreneurs, and seed/agro-chemical company’s representatives are expected to join this conference (HT file)

cities

Updated on Aug 21, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Agriculture and biodiversity: Collaborating for conservation

This article is authored by Prarthana Borah, vice president, Sustainability, Momentum India.

ht insight

Published on Aug 13, 2024 01:30 PM IST

ByPrarthana Borah

Assessing the impact of the climate crisis on public health & nutrition security

This paper has been authored by Shweta Khandelwal, Pooja Arora, Snigdha Ranjan, Shoba Suri, ORF.

ht insight

Published on Jul 24, 2024 03:40 PM IST

ByShweta Khandelwal, Pooja Arora, Snigdha Ranjan, Shoba Suri

Centre tweaks FCI funding, helping it to go debt free

FCI has long been resorting to external borrowings to maintain food reserves, fund its purchases of grains from farmers and redistribute them to 800 million beneficiaries free of cost

Depending on disposal of cereal stocks and various other costs, the FCI provides finance ministry with its financial requirement every week, based on which funds are released. (Reuters)

india news

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByZia Haq

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Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the department of child development services and nutrition to prepare for the statewide rollout of the Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan after a a detailed progress report was presented to him, highlighting the campaign’s success.

The bench refused to accept that the cap needs to be increased, noting that the cap does not include the addition of poor individuals and families between the 2011 and 2021 of the census period.

The Centre told the Supreme Court that provisions of the NFSA Act do not permit revision of the cap fixed for each state

Strengthening veterinary services and fostering collaboration across sectors will be pivotal in safeguarding both animal and human health

From curries to chutneys, there are countless ways people traditionally used the greens that are today disposed of as waste, says Suresh Kumar G.

The food ministry said about 7.9 million people are still left to be covered under the public distribution system for various reasons despite being eligible.

Switch from rice to cultivating millet & maize could boost farmer incomes: Study

The secret to reviving India’s camel economy lies in supporting its ancestral camel herding communities

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who is on his first trip to India as the head of the state, will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday

This paper is authored by Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Ketaki Gaikwad, Anushka Pal, ICRIER.

The minister said that India’s journey represents a transformative narrative of commitment and innovation

This article is authored by Osama Faqeeha.

The government must make sure that indulgence in natural farming does not hit farm productivity and cause shortages

Programmes such as Swachh Bharat and Mission Amrut focus on improving sanitation and water management to prevent contaminated runoff into water bodies.

Fixing the viability and sustainability crisis in India’s farms requires a more broad-based political dialogue among all stakeholders

As per the author, the booklet was written for European gardeners and Indian farmers in the Bombay, Madras, and Bengal Presidencies

PM Modi urged G20 to prioritize Global South's needs amid food, fuel crises, supporting Brazil's Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty to tackle global hunger.

Sad to see people eat mango kernel in state that topped NFSA implementation 2 years ago: Patnaik

PM Modi called for unanimous cooperation to deal with terrorism, and said there can be “no place for double standards” on such serious issues

The Supreme Court warned states/UTs that it had run out patience and that the court’s interest was to see that ration was provided to the poor

UKRAINE-CRISIS-GRAINS-VESSEL:Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania

Despite Haryana having the lowest forest cover in India, a mere 3.6% as compared to the national average of 21%, deforestation continues blatantly. In May and June this year, the state experienced extreme heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 50°C, impacting public health and livelihoods.

This article is authored by Ravi Annavarapu, president, FMC India and South-West Asia.

He said New Delhi is considering doubling exports to African countries to $200 billion by 2030 by focusing on potential areas such as automobiles, agro-products, pharmaceuticals, and logistics

KENYA-FARMING/DROUGHT (FEATURE):FEATURE-In Kenya, drought-weary farmers reap rewards of early warnings

The conference, which is slated to take place from August 23 till August 25, is being organised in collaboration with The Maize Technologists Association of India (MTAI) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR-IIMR)

This article is authored by Prarthana Borah, vice president, Sustainability, Momentum India.

This paper has been authored by Shweta Khandelwal, Pooja Arora, Snigdha Ranjan, Shoba Suri, ORF.

FCI has long been resorting to external borrowings to maintain food reserves, fund its purchases of grains from farmers and redistribute them to 800 million beneficiaries free of cost

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