Fall in West Bengal output drags India’s rice production

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According to the latest crop estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, West Bengal, which used to be the top rice-producing State, has slipped to fourth place in the 2023-24 crop year (July-June). However, even if the inclusion of output from the zaid (summer) crop in subsequent estimates may improve its position, … Read more

Over 100 rice mills approach West Bengal electricity ombudsman to address problem of “disparities” in power tariffs

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Over 100 rice mills owners in West Bengal have individually approached the state electricity ombudsman to address the problem of “disparities” in power tariffs for the mills across the state after appeals to the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission have so far yielded no results. According to the Bengal Rice Mills Association, the prevailing “differential … Read more