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Komal Punia

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.

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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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Komal Punia

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GS3GS2

Topic

Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

Government Schemes and Policies

Agricultural Sector Policies

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