Global Dairy Subsidies: Inequality and Sustainability Rhetoric
Recently, India has successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, and negotiations with New Zealand have commenced. In contrast, the United States continues to engage in tariff politics with numerous countries worldwide. Throughout these negotiations, the Indian government and the Prime Minister have consistently taken a firm stance against opening sensitive […]
National Dairy Data Centre:Closing the Trust Gap
In the recently concluded 51st DIC at Patna, the Union Minister for Dairying has urged the private dairy sector to share data to facilitate better policymaking. While this may seem like a step towards inclusivity, it raises concerns about fairness and transparency. For the first time, on a national platform, I have seen the government […]
Milk subsidy to the farmers : A tool for development or a weapon to kill
The Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of severe heat in most parts of the country; this year between March and May. The IMD said that areas from west to central and northwest India will have a heat-surge between March and May;and the temperatures will go above normal. In other words, this […]