Tribute to Gautam Das
The Foundation for Agrarian Studies expresses its deep sorrow at the death of Gautam Das, Secretary of the Tripura State Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and editor…
Changing Contours of Rural Tenancy in India
Attempts to understand the underlying causes for the resurgence of tenancy.
Rajapaksa’s Eco-extremism Spells Doom for Sri Lankan Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods
An influential section of Sri Lankan agricultural economists and scientists has deplored the recent course change in the country’s agricultural policy made by the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government. The decision by…
Access to Information and Agriculture Extension Services for Farmer Households: Evidence from the Situation Assessment Surveys
Agriculture develops with the help of modern technology and techniques. High level of machine use and improved inputs leads to better productivity. Access to technical advice or extension services, which…
Using the India TUS Unit Level Data: Some Notes on Method (and Some STATA Code!)
India’s first nationally representative time use survey was conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) from January 2019 to December 2019. While summary findings and notes on method are included…
At 90, C.T. Kurien – Scholar of Social Conscience – Is More Relevant Than Ever
The Foundation for Agrarian Studies organized an online felicitation programme for the noted economist Professor C. T. Kurien on July 21, 2021. Prof. Kurien turned 90 on this day. You…
The eradication of extreme poverty in China, 1981 to 2019
As the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrates the 100th year of its formation, many articles have appeared that assess the record of China in various socio-economic spheres. One such…
A New Understanding of Women’s Work in Rural India
In her recent review of Women and Work in Rural India, Rajshree Bedamatta, Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, notes the timeliness of…
Studying Women’s Work: Women Farmers in India
Report of the online discussion titled “Studying Women’s Work: Women Farmers in India” held on March 29, 2021. The speakers were Madhura Swaminathan and Jagmati Sangwan.
Bihar versus Punjab: Selective Use of Data Misinforms Policy
A few days into the farmer’s agitation in India, a video episode of the programme “Cut the Clutter” hosted by journalist Shekhar Gupta was circulating in the social media. Those…