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• Nobel Peace Prize 2020: Food Security & International Peace in the context of Climate ChangeOctober 17, 2020
  Nobel Awards recognise exemplary contribution of individuals & institutions “who have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind”. At the same time, they highlight some of the most pressing problems in the world. This year’s winner, the World Food Program (WFP) is world’s largest humanitarian organisation addressing hunger and promoting food security. Statement issued by Norwegian Nobel Committee says “the Nobel Peace
• Demographic Dividend or Disadvantage – Which Direction India is HeadedMay 19, 2020
  In 2018, India entered phase of demographic dividend, which will last till 2055. About 63% of India’s population is in the Working age group (15-59 years). India has one of the youngest population (median age of 28 years) at a time when Japan (49 years) and many countries in Europe (45 years) are facing challenges associated with ageing population. However,
• Revival of Cooperatives & Rejuvenation of Agri-Economy in IndiaMay 16, 2020
  Let’s start with some numbers: Indian food processing industry accounts for 32% of the country’s total food market, contributes about 13% of India’s exports and 6% of total industrial investment Total agricultural exports from India grew at a CAGR of 14.61 per cent over FY10-19 to reach US$ 38.54 billion in FY19 Indian food processing industry has cumulatively attracted Foreign
• Skewed Economic Growth & Internal Migration in IndiaApril 24, 2020
  Exodus of desperate migrants out of Delhi & Mumbai was widely covered by national & international media. The world is talking about social-distancing but these people were risking life to return to their villages by boarding crowded busses, hiding in milk tankers and some, including pregnant women, were walking 40-50 kms a day in scorching heat and empty stomach. These