https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/economics-of-sustainable-agriculture-must-boost-indias-development-goals/March 14, 2023, 12:51 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dr.-Minakshi-Chakraborty.pngOpinionSustainable agriculture is at the core of all sustainable development goals. There has been considerable discussion over the past 30 years on how to define “sustainable agriculture”. As agriculture contributes to development–as a source of livelih...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/economics-of-sustainable-agriculture-must-boost-indias-development-goals/March 14, 2023, 12:51 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dr.-Minakshi-Chakraborty-300x300.pngOpinionThe agriculture sector, which accounts for 18% of the GDP, has received more attention than any other union business in many ways. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country two years ago, the agriculture sector has been the most resilient and ha...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/economics-of-sustainable-agriculture-must-boost-indias-development-goals/March 14, 2023, 12:51 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dr.-Minakshi-Chakraborty-300x300.pngOpinionIn 2015-16, the government of India had envisioned doubling farmers’ income by 2022, as India completed 75 years of its independence. The benchmark household income of 2015-16 was Rs 8,059 per month and this was promised to be doubled in real term...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/economics-of-sustainable-agriculture-must-boost-indias-development-goals/March 14, 2023, 12:51 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dr.-Minakshi-Chakraborty-300x300.pngOpinionRural India – home to 2/3rd of the country’s workforce, contributing about 46% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a key sector for the overall growth and inclusive development of the country. With the steady transition to urbanisation over the...