The reforms that farming really needs
Context The repeal of the central government’s three contentious farm laws, which sparked more than a year of farmers’ protests across the country, has finally…
[GS3] Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices
An MSP scheme to transform Indian agriculture
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India’s Sugar Issue at the WTO
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Farm Loan Waiver – Good or Bad?
Recently, various state governments have announced farm loan waiver worth Rs. 850 million. This can negatively impact banks’ credit offtake (commerc…
Farmers’ Suicides in India – Reasons, Initiatives, Challenges & Solutions
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, the number of agricultural labourers who died by suicide in 2020 was 18% higher than the…
KUSUM Scheme: Need, Significance, Drawbacks
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had launched a massive solar-pump programme called PM-KUSUM in Februar…
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi – The Debate on Cash Vs In-kind Transfers
The Interim Budget 2019-20 placed a strong focus on the rural and farm sectors by introducing Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), guaranteei…
MSP for MFP Scheme – Key Issues and Analysis
Minimum Support Price Scheme (MSP) for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is a centrally-sponsored scheme launched at the end of 2013-14 (during the 12th five…
How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers? (250 words)
India’s agricultural sector is heavily influenced by government policies, including subsidies, crop insurance, minimum support price (MSP), and food processing initiatives. These policies impact cropping…
