Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): Knowledge to Field (2025)
Agriculture is still the backbone of India’s economy, and it is essential to build farmer-oriented knowledge systems to improve productivity and sustainability.
Category Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development
Farmer Producer Organizations: A Pathway to Rural Prosperity (2025)
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have evolved as collective institutions designed to empower small and marginal farmers with the aim of solving issues of fragmented landholdings, lack of credit and technology, and market access facilities.
National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) 2025
India emerged as a net importer of edible oil, with around 57 percent of the total edible oil requirement being met through imports from various countries. To cut down this import dependence and attain self-sufficiency, the Union Cabinet, on August 18, 2021, gave its approval to the launching of the National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm.
Healing Bridges: Ayurveda and India-Thailand Wellness Diplomacy
India and Thailand have a long history of connections grounded in culture, spirituality, and trade, especially through Buddhism and traditional practices. Recently, these ties have evolved with the rise of wellness diplomacy, particularly in Ayurveda and yoga. For India, Ayurveda represents balance, prevention, and holistic healing. Thailand, known for its spas and medical tourism, has welcomed Ayurveda as a natural addition to its traditional healing practices. Together, both countries are blending heritage with modern wellness trends, addressing global interest in natural, preventive healthcare.
Targeted Public Distribution System
Policy UpdateAsmeet Kaur The Targeted Public Distribution System is India’s largest initiative, drafted to provide essential food grains at subsidized prices to the most vulnerable section of society. The government of India launched it in June 1997 to replace the…
Crop Diversification Program
Indian agriculture has long been centered around a few staple crops, primarily rice and wheat. While this heavy focus was very helpful after the Green Revolution in ensuring food security, with time it has also created many problems such as overuse of groundwater, soil exhaustion, and limited income growth for farmers.
Stewards of “The Great Kerala Kitchen”: My Research Journey into Food Choices and Obesity
When I first set out to explore the dynamics of food purchase, cooking and consumption in Kerala households, I imagined a straightforward path of recruiting participants, conducting interviews, and uncovering insights.