The country needs to manage not just the current shortage, but also prepare the power sector to meet future demand
Ritesh Kumar Singh
October 29, 2026 at 8:16 AM IST
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Poor rainfall across multiple crop-producing regions is likely to increase the risk of lower yields, tighter food supplies, and higher price volatility
Amir Shaikh
October 29, 2026 at 7:16 AM IST
On the one hand, farmers hesitate to grow oilseeds, millets and pulses as they are not assured of procurement. On the other, India imports huge amounts of pulses and vegetable oils. To break this cycle, the government needs to look beyond rice and wheat for procurement.
G. Chandrashekhar
September 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM IST
India's irrigation network has grown rapidly. The next phase must focus on efficiency, micro-irrigation and making every drop of water work harder.
Sujit Kumar*
July 9, 2026 at 4:25 AM IST
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