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  Marriage, especially in middle-class and lower-middle-class families in India , has deep cultural significance but also brings significant financial, emotional, and social impacts . Here's a detailed analysis: 1. Financial Impact a. Cost of Marriage Average wedding cost in middle-class Indian families: ₹3–10 lakhs. Lower-middle-class weddings may still cost ₹1–3 lakhs. Major expenses : Venue, food, gold/jewelry, clothes, dowry (in some cases), and rituals. Sources of Funding : Personal savings Loans (formal or informal) Sale of land/gold Borrowing from relatives Analysis : A wedding can wipe out years of savings or push families into debt traps , especially for girl’s families. In many rural or semi-urban areas, people take personal loans at high interest just to meet societal expectations. b. Dowry System (Persisting Informally) Despite being illegal, dowry demands still exist in many regions, especially in lower-income groups. The “gift cu...

 In recent years, organic farming has gained attention not only for its environmental benefits but also for its potential to increase farmers’ incomes. For small farmers, organic farming offers a smart, sustainable, and profitable path forward—one that also provides safer, healthier food to their families and customers. Why Go Organic? Organic farming avoids synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified seeds. Instead, it relies on natural methods to maintain soil fertility, control pests, and boost crop health. This results in chemical-free produce that’s in high demand among health-conscious consumers. The market for organic products is growing rapidly, both in India and globally, creating profitable opportunities for farmers. Health Benefits for Farmers and Consumers Farmers often suffer from exposure to chemical pesticides, which can lead to skin diseases, breathing problems, and even long-term illnesses. By switching to organic methods, farmers protect their ...

  Van Mahotsav, meaning “ Forest Festival ,” is an annual tree-planting celebration observed across India in the first week of July. It was started in 1950 by K.M. Munshi , the then Union Minister for Agriculture and Food, to create awareness about the importance of trees in maintaining ecological balance. Today, it has become a massive national movement for environmental conservation and a symbol of our collective responsibility toward nature. 🌱 The Purpose of Van Mahotsav Van Mahotsav aims to: Encourage people to plant more trees. Spread awareness about deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Inspire communities, schools, and organizations to participate in greening activities. Remind citizens of their role in protecting and nurturing the environment. Trees are vital to life—they purify air, control soil erosion, conserve water, provide habitat to wildlife, and help mitigate climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. 🌍 Why It Matters More Tha...

 Still, some people think that agriculture won't provide them with enough money to realise their dreams. Due to the fact that they are farmers or come from farming families, young farmers are still unable to marry, and many parents are unwilling to allow their daughters to wed a farmer. Due to his limited income, banks have thus far refrained from lending to farmers. Why is it the case? It's because we don't actually see farmers with our own eyes everywhere around us, but instead see them as members of lower-class families that are stressed out by large debts. Farmers are suffering losses as a result of their lack of market knowledge. This is a typical farmer's situation, where he can barely manage to feed his family twice a day. Is this the reality or perception of all farmers everywhere...? Absolutely not Here I want to share a story of a farmer who is earning a net profit of more than 50 Lakhs rupees in a year. There was farm mechanization mela at Kalahandi distric o...

    Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY) It is the greatest agricultural programme offered by the government of Odisha for aspiring farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs. It offers up to one crore in capital investment subsidies through almost 100 different programmes.       Any person, partnership business, group of people, registered FPOs, FPCs, FPGs, NGOs, SHGs, PACS, LAMPCS, Farmers Cooperative Societies, and Apex Federations like OMFED, OPOLFED, FISHFED, and Companies registered under the Companies Act 2013 are all eligible to apply for CIS.       Two office holders who have been officially authorised by the Executive Body shall represent the Group applicants while applying for CIS. The project land must be owned by the applicant or group of applicants, or it must be leased out for a minimum of 15 years in the state of Odisha and have a current AADHAR.       Agro-enterprises can be established by people who aren't Odi...