Policy School on Understanding & Addressing the Agrarian Crisis: 3-7 April 2018
This Policy School workshop is being actively shaped and facilitated by ASHA. http://www.sambhaavnaa.org/programs/policy-school-on-addressing-the-agrarian-crisis-3-7-apr-2018/ Workshop on understanding and addressing the Agrarian Crisis... Read More
WHAT DO FARMERS’ MOVEMENTS IN INDIA WANT FROM BUDGET 2017-18?
In the immediate run, we demand an exemption from demonetization to all farm-related transactions. Demonetization impact on farming community has been very... Read More
ASHA’s Statement on the IB report & India’s GMO-Free Movement
IB’S REPORT ON “IMPACT OF NGOs ON DEVELOPMENT” (dated June 3rd 2014) and THE GMO-FREE MOVEMENT IN INDIA: Statement from ASHA ... Read More
ASHA Letter to PM Narendra Modi: Fulfilling the BJP promise of according highest priority to agricultural growth, increase in farmers’ income and rural development
To: May 28, 2014 Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, Government of India. Dear Sir, Sub: Fulfilling the BJP promise of according... Read More
Pesticides Management Bill 2008: Issues
A Bill by the name of Pesticides Management Bill 2008 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in October 2008. The same was... Read More
India loses historic opportunity of correcting WTO wrongs
“Agreements at Bali jeopardize Food and Livelihood Security of millions in the name of international trade and this is unacceptable” New Delhi,... Read More
Sept. 22-24th, 2013: Short Training Course on Sustainable Agriculture
Training Course on Sustainable Agriculture – Theory & Practice, organised by ASHA and CSA. Venue: Nai Talim, Gauri Bhawan, Bapu Kuti, Sewagram,... Read More
Sept. 12-13th, 2012: Kisan Swaraj Sammelan in Bhopal
A Kisan Swaraj Sammelan, consisting of farmers’ leaders drawn from nearly 20 states of India to discuss the Kisan Swaraj Neeti is... Read More
ASHA & XIM-B to organise a workshop on “markets that empower farmers (and consumers)”
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE PROCEEDINGS REPORT OF THE WORKSHOP, INCLUDING LINKS TO PRESENTATIONS AND VIDEOS, HERE. It is widely acknowledged by civil... 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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