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Punjab Floods Spell Crisis for Rural Farmers

Severe flooding—among the worst in three decades—has devastated rural Punjab, submerging vast farmlands and washing away livelihoods. With 43 million residents affected, many farmers now face catastrophic losses of crops,

GST Reforms Breathe New Life into Rural Economies

Fresh GST policy changes are delivering direct benefits to farmers: reduced production costs, clearer tax structures, and enhanced rural economic growth. Officials say these reforms are designed to inject momentum