Question 4GS3GS2
What are the major challenges faced by India's agriculture sector to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and vegetable oils? Suggest measures to address these challenges.
Main Body
Measures to address (1) Evergreen revolution instead of green revolution (2) Pulses (low water demand and leguminous) so need to enhance production. (3) MSP to pulses and oil seeds as well. (4) Procurement and distribution should be made efficient. (5) Vegetable oil requires North-Eastern potential. - Area specific developed (eg. groundnut MH, sunflower Telangana) - Enhance processing capabilities. Enhancing production to vegetable oil and pulses will help enhance India's global agriculture share (currently < 3%).
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Topper
Komal Punia
Subject & Paper
GS3GS2
Topic
Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues
Government Schemes and Policies
Agricultural Sector Policies
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75
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analytical
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