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agriculture price policy Agricultural price policy in India was introduced since independence. But the agricultural price policy formulated in India has varied widely for different years and also for different crops. This policy put much emphasis on the prices of foodgrains like wheat, rice and coarse Cereals such as jowar, bajra, maize etc. … Read more
The WTO and Agricultural Subsidies: A Complex Dance of Trade and Politics The World Trade Organization (WTO) plays a crucial role in regulating international trade, aiming to create a level playing field for all participating countries. However, the issue of agricultural subsidies has proven to be a contentious and complex area within the WTO framework, … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): Transforming India’s Fisheries Sector Introduction India, with its vast coastline and abundant inland water resources, possesses immense potential in the fisheries sector. However, the sector has historically faced challenges such as low productivity, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to technology. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive and transformative approach, … Read more
Indian agriculture Mainstay of Indian economy Since independence, undergone a change from being the sector contributing the highest share to the GDP to one contributing the lowest share. Agriculture is a state subject. GDP contribution (Agriculture and allied sector) 5 pc in 1950-51 7 pc in 2008-09 and 14.6 pc in 2009-10. It was 19 … Read more
Post Harvest Technology And Value Addition in Food Processing While increased productivity is an essential component of a vibrant agricultural sector, improved post-harvest handling and processing is essential to ensure high-quality products reach the markets. Too often, even when the yields are high, producers lose income due to poor post-harvest practices. Effective post-harvest management allows … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> India’s relations with china Cultural and economic relations between China and India date back to ancient times. The Silk Road not only served as a major trade route between India and China, but is also credited for facilitating the spread of INFRASTRUCTURE along border areas. Additionally, … Read more
ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of agriculture and Farmers Welfare , Government of India. Formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered Society … Read more
Depletion of Ground Water and its conservation in Telangana– Mission Kakatiya The Telangana State, where groundwater availability has always been a challenge, had not seen a worse situation in terms of water levels as early as March 2016, during the past one decade. If Hyderabad is excluded, for which data is available only since 2005, … Read more
The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA): A Comprehensive Approach to Transforming Indian Agriculture Introduction India, with its vast agricultural landscape and a significant population reliant on the sector, faces a multitude of challenges in ensuring food security and sustainable agricultural practices. The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), launched in 2010, aims to address … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> (GDP) and EMPLOYMENT Historically, India has classified and tracked its economy and GDP in three sectors: agriculture, Industry and Services. Agriculture includes crops, INFRASTRUCTURE operations, Education, Health care, Banking and insurance, and many other economic activities. Agriculture India ranks second worldwide in farm output. Agriculture and … Read more