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India stands at a demographic crossroads. While much attention has been given to its youthful population, the country is also witnessing a significant rise in its elderly demographic.

Total area under rabi crops increases to 655.88 lakh hectares

The total farm area sown in the country under various rabi crops in the ongoing season so far has crossed 655.88 lakh hectares, up from 643.72 lakh hectares in the same period of the previous year, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare

Mobile labs for water, soil testing for Har farmers

Haryana's Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Minister Shyam Singh Rana today said that keeping in view the convenience of fish farmers, the state government has decided to start three mobile water testing laboratories. This laboratory will be in a van and will go to the farmers and test the water and soil quality of their ponds.