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    Are Government Schemes Meaningful in the Absence of Land Rights?

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    Clean tech

    Principal Scientific Adviser Chairs Meeting to Discuss Biomass Cultivation on Degraded Land

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    Agri-business

    Exploration of Women Farmer Collectives: Gender Dynamics and Socioeconomic Realities

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    Mining Sector Registers Record Production in FY 2023-24

    Healthy growth in production of iron ore and limestone in FY 2023-24 reflect the robust demand conditions in the user industries viz. steel and...
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    India

    Indian Meteorological Department Releases Weather Forecast for the First Week of May

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    India

    Delhi Records Maximum Number of ‘Good to Moderate’ Air Quality Days in April

    The 30 days period of April in 2024 also witnessed significant reduction in daily average PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations as compared to the corresponding...
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