The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
The Meghalaya State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAM) is a state government agency that was established in 1973 to promote the development of agriculture in Meghalaya. The MSAM plays a role in providing market access to farmers, regulating agricultural prices, and promoting value addition of agricultural produce.
The MSAM provides market access to farmers by operating a network of markets and by providing marketing assistance to farmers. The MSAM also regulates agricultural prices by setting minimum and maximum prices for agricultural produce. The MSAM promotes value addition of agricultural produce by providing support to farmers who are engaged in value-added activities such as processing, packaging, and marketing of agricultural produce.
The MSAM plays an important role in the development of agriculture in Meghalaya. The MSAM’s activities have helped to improve the livelihoods of farmers in Meghalaya. The MSAM has also helped to increase the production of agricultural produce in Meghalaya.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option a: Providing market access to farmers. The MSAM provides market access to farmers by operating a network of markets and by providing marketing assistance to farmers. The MSAM’s markets provide a convenient and accessible place for farmers to sell their produce. The MSAM also provides marketing assistance to farmers, such as helping them to find buyers for their produce and providing them with information on market prices.
- Option b: Regulating agricultural prices. The MSAM regulates agricultural prices by setting minimum and maximum prices for agricultural produce. The MSAM’s minimum prices help to ensure that farmers receive a fair price for their produce, while the MSAM’s maximum prices help to protect consumers from being overcharged.
- Option c: Promoting value addition of agricultural produce. The MSAM promotes value addition of agricultural produce by providing support to farmers who are engaged in value-added activities such as processing, packaging, and marketing of agricultural produce. The MSAM’s support helps to increase the value of agricultural produce and to improve the livelihoods of farmers.