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| India’s interests in Iran | | | Harsh V. Pant | 5/21/2013 10:44:38 PM |
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THE visit of the External Affairs Minister, Salman
Khurshid, to Iran recently once again brought into
focus India's changing role in West Asia where it has significant stakes which are rising by the day. India made known its desire to enhance its energy engagement with Iran as it sought joint exploration and joint investment in infrastructure. Tehran has reportedly made offers with regard to joint exploration and a production sharing agreement in an oil block which New Delhi has indicated will be of interest. There are also plans to bring together some countries like Iran, Indonesia and India under the rubric of the Non-Aligned Movement to manage the deteriorating situation in S | |
| | | | Diversification policy: old wine in old bottles | | | Sukhpal Singh | 5/21/2013 10:44:23 PM |
| | The Punjab report on diversification is still focussed on yield
enhancement even in new crops and market orientation, which is much needed, is lacking though it talks of demand-driven agriculture also.
THE committee to formulate agricultural policy for Punjab submitted its draft
report to the state government and it was published by the State Farmers’ Com
mission last month. Since the document is yet to be finalised and formalised, it is important that adequate public discussion takes place and the various stakeholders in the sector are able to provide inputs.
The report is still obsessed with yield gaps. It views diversification in terms of new crops being grown the old way wh | |
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