A lot’s been happening around the country today. Kerala has flat-out refused to follow the Centre’s advice to scrap incentives for rice cultivation. At the same time, ISRO is warning everyone about a spike in solar activity that could mess with radio signals and disrupt communication.
Kerala Refuses to Drop Rice Incentives
Kerala’s Agriculture Minister, P. Prasad, didn’t mince words—he said the state won’t back down on supporting its rice farmers, no matter what the Union Finance Ministry recommends. For Kerala, these financial incentives aren’t just a policy—they’re essential for keeping rice production alive. Officials say it’s not just about farming; it’s about making sure people have enough to eat and that the rural economy stays afloat.
Farmers across Kerala aren’t staying quiet either. They say pulling the plug on these payments would hit small and marginal farmers the hardest—people who rely on every bit of support just to get by. The state government has already asked the Centre to think twice before making any sudden policy changes that could throw rural life out of balance.
ISRO Cautions About Solar Radio Blackout
While all this is unfolding, ISRO has its eyes on the sky—and it’s not great news. They’ve spotted powerful solar flares that could cause radio blackouts. Basically, when the Sun gets this active, it can mess with everything from satellite navigation to basic radio communication.
ISRO scientists admit that solar blackouts aren’t exactly rare during these periods, but right now, they say people should pay attention. The impact on communication systems could be bigger than usual. So, they’re telling agencies and service providers to get their backup plans ready—just in case things go sideways.
