A video discusses the current state of wheat exports and its global implications. The speaker mentions that Russia and Ukraine, both major wheat producers, are at war, and Russia's proposal to lift some export bans was rejected by America, leading to a shortage of wheat in the international market.
The speaker highlights India's decision to ban private companies from exporting wheat, making it difficult for countries to purchase wheat from India. They also mention the development of Nano Urea, a new type of urea that can be used in smaller quantities, reducing the cost of fertilizer for farmers.
The video also touches on India's economic history, including the country's struggles with poverty and the decision to liberalize the economy in the 1990s. The speaker praises the farmers of India, who produce food for people around the world, and criticizes the government for not doing enough to support them.
The speaker also discusses the issue of farmer suicides in India, particularly in Gujarat and Maharashtra, and the lack of social security and support for farmers. They emphasize the importance of supporting farmers and making education affordable for their children.
The video concludes with the speaker saluting the farmers of India and acknowledging their hard work and contributions to the country's food production.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. India has banned the export of wheat.
2. Russia has proposed to America to lift some of the bans on it so that its economy can recover and Ukraine can export wheat to the rest of the world.
3. America has rejected Russia's proposal.
4. Russia and Ukraine are both major producers of wheat, but they are currently engaged in war.
5. Russia is banned from exporting wheat, and Ukraine is also unable to export due to the war.
6. India has also banned private companies from exporting wheat to foreign countries.
7. The Indian government will now be the only one allowed to export wheat to other countries.
8. The prices of wheat are increasing globally due to the ban on exports.
9. India has developed a new type of urea called Nano Urea, which can be sprayed in one acre of land with half a liter.
10. Nano Urea costs Rs. 250 per half liter.
11. India used to import urea from Russia, but now it has developed its own Nano Urea.
12. The Indian government has implemented a policy of liberalization, privatization, and globalization.
13. In 1998, India's economy was in a bad state, and the government had to pledge its gold reserves to get loans from foreign countries.
14. The government of India has imposed a ban on the export of sugar.
15. The situation of farmers in India is dire, with many committing suicide due to drought and lack of social security.
16. Indian farmers produce food that is consumed globally, but they themselves struggle to make ends meet.
17. The Indian government has implemented a policy to reduce the use of petrol by adding ethanol to it.