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Govt bats for new policy framework to promote solar energy in dairies; says move to benefit farmers

Presently, the Centre is promoting solar pumps in the agriculture sector to ensure use of clean energy and at the same time reduce farm subsidy burden, the minister of state for renewable energy said.

Mother Dairy forays into organic food biz to diversify product portfolio; eyes Rs 50 cr revenue in 2019

Mother Dairy has launched its organic range of fresh fruits and vegetables and other kitchen ingredients under its horticulture brand Safal.

National Milk Day: Remembering India's 'doodhwala' Verghese Kurien who spurred White Revolution

Kerala, after the flood: KJ Alphons flags need for doctors, nurses; appeals to plumbers, carpenters to help make homes liveable

KJ Alphons issued an appeal to skilled workers like plumbers, electricians and carpenters to come to make homes livable and help Kerala regain normalcy.

National Dairy Development Board to send relief materials worth Rs 2 crore to Kerala, will supply milk packs to relief camps across state

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) said it will dispatch relief materials worth Rs 2 crore comprising over 10 lakh packs of ready-to-drink milk, 500 tonnes of cattle feed and veterinary medicines to flood-hit Kerala.

9 percent of all abortions are following sex selection in India, says IDF, asks India to focus on women's health

Vinoj Manning, 55, executive director of Ipas Development Foundation (IDF), India, an advocacy group dedicated to preventing and managing unwanted pregnancies, tells IndiaSpend in this interview that no more than 9 percent of all abortions are for sex selection.

Health workers promote financial literacy in Gujarat

A bank account subtly shifts the balance of power in the family towards the woman.

Economy Matters: Firstpost columnist seetha discusses issues agitating farmers with Dr Abhijit Sen and T Nanda Kumar

Firstpost columnist seetha discusses issues agitating farmers with Dr Abhijit Sen and T Nanda Kumar

Govt launches quality mark logo for milk, milk products

Quality logo, will signify safe and quality milk and milk products from dairy cooperatives

With polls nearing, will UP's farm sector and industry get a boost?

GDP growth rates under Mayawati and Mulayam Singh were better than under Akhilesh.