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Abhishek ChauhanAIR 102

Question 5GS3GS3

Why has India become increasingly import-dependent for edible oils despite being a major agricultural economy?

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India's AGRI GDP accounts for 18%+ of its product yet 40%-50%+ of our edible oils are imported. Why the dependency: (1) Government policy: MSPs on wheat, paddy fertilizer to value focus on their production. (2) Climatic Condition: Favourable more for Sugarcane, Rice, pulses than oil needs. (3) Supply chain: Malaysia, Indonesia have a vertical integration and is inputs beat on price. (4) Quality constraint: Soyabean, sunflowers, palm oil etc are uet of export quality. (5) FPI integration: Less end of value chain and connected with higher end. (6) Mechanization: Only 14%+ of India's agri fields are mechanized leading to loss turn around time.

7APMC issues: Farmer don't get good price from market reducing further production. (8) Digital Integration: Only 2%+ of farmers use technology as aid. Implementing SATHI scheme for quality seeds. WAY FORWARD: → National HYVs for Edible oils to ensure domestic production. → Tech integration via YESTECH, CROMES ensuring Price Realization for farmers with policy support is crucial to resolve this bind.
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Abhishek Chauhan

AIR 102

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Agriculture and Food Security

Cropping pattern and irrigation

Edible Oils

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165

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