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The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Women farmers’ role crucial for India’s agriculture, sustainable farming: BKS conference.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Introducing the conference, Manju Dixit, All India Women Convener of BKS, called for a change in the traditional perception of women farmers. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Nitin Gadkari: 100% ethanol flex-fuel engines being developed.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[India currently imports petroleum worth around Rs 22 lakh crore, Gadkari said, underlining the need to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuels through greater use of ethanol, electricity, hydrogen and other alternative energy sources. The government is also encouraging the adoption of elec

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Delhi traffic gets ‘brain’: How new Rs 1,789cr traffic system will change your commute.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[Delhi will soon introduce an Intelligent Traffic Management System to improve traffic management across the capital. The project aims to adjust traffic signals based on real-time conditions and reduce congestion. Emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, will receive priority

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Cabinet clears Rs 2.79 lakh crore package: Rabi MSP hike for six crops, Rs 1.86 lakh crore for PM DHARA, Rs 1,790 crore for Delhi traffic system.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Cabinet decisions today: Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of key decisions, including the Rabi Price Policy for the 2027-28 marketing season, with an estimated payout of Rs 90,962 crore to farmers. MSPs for six Rab