Project Golden Rays (Hybrid Maize promotion project in Rajasthan): Fact Finding by ASHA
WHO’S BENEFITING FROM PROPRIETARY HYBRID MAIZE PROMOTION IN RAJASTHAN, ASK CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVISTS & FARMERS’ LEADERS Another controversial seed-based project favoring... Read More
Farmers’ Jury on “Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India” begins in Bhubaneswar
A 3-day Farmers’ Jury on Future of Agricultural Development & Improvement of Livelihoods in Eastern India, in the context of “Bringing Green... Read More
Agriculture & Indian Budget 2012-13 – ASHA’s demands
Agriculture is the foundation of the rural economy which supports nearly 70% of our population and the basis of food security for... Read More
Farmers’ Reps oppose FDI in multi-brand retail sector
Representatives of major farmers’ organisations who participated in a consultation with the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) on foreign direct... Read More
4-hour debate on Farmers’ Suicides & Way Forward….
Raithu Swarajya Vedika (ASHA-AP) and TV9 organised a Round Table on Farmers’ Suicides & Way Forward in Jubilee Hall in Hyderabad on... Read More
Jan. 9th & 10th 2012: Round Table with South Indian Farmers’ Leaders, Chennai
Round Table with South Indian Farmers’ Leaders January 9th & 10th 2012: ASHA would be organising a Round Table with South Indian... Read More
“Monsanto, Quit India” Day marked across the country
Scores of events mark “MONSANTO, QUIT INDIA!” Day – Farmers, consumers & traders join hands on the issue – Youth march with... Read More
Citizens resist corporate takeover of food & farming systems
Citizens resist corporate takeover of food and farming systems: August 9th declared as “Monsanto, Quit India!” Day New Delhi, August 8th 2011:... Read More
Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA)
Alliance for Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture or ASHA-Kisan Swaraj network is a large informal network of organisations and individuals that initially came together... Read More
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The Kisan Swaraj Yatra is a nation-wide mobilization drawing fresh attention to the continuing agricultural crisis in India, and calling for a comprehensive new path for Indian agriculture - that will provide livelihood and food security for small farmers, keep our soils alive, and our food and water poison-free. The bus-Yatra will start at the Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram on Oct 2nd, and pass through 20 states to reach Rajghat, New Delhi on Dec 11th.
Tell the Indian government to stop anti-farmer pro-corporatist policies, ensure dignified livelihoods for farming community, and promote sustainable agriculture. Send this petition to Smt.Sonia Gandhi, chairperson of UPA.
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