Question 18DiscussGS3GS3
The persistent problems around the procurement and marketing of cereals and pulses in India can be solved by the success model of the milk sector. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)
Main Body
In India, cereals and pulses are primarily produced by agricultural marketing societies like FCI & NAFED, whereas milk is done through cooperative societies like AMUL Issues in procurement & marketing cereals/pulses: [cereals] i Quality gradingAbsence of grading/sorting machine ii Malpractice in awarding MSPIn terms of Fair Average Quality to get MSP for which it is other wise ineligible iii Absence of Regular procurementCereals & pulses procurement happen once in Rabi & Kharif season iv Absence of linkages - forward & backward linkages v Delay in payments by FCI etcAre due to fund crunch Success story of milk sector in India: [Model of milk sector:-] i Transparency:- Quality checking through machinery helps farmers to be immune from fraud ii Ease of doing business - minimal or no restrictions on quantity to sell it helps small & marginal farmers to sell products
iii Round-the-year procurementLike milk sector cooperatives, everyday procurement should be extended iv Dedicated serviceMilk sector cooperatives need to devote time, energy, skill for forward/backward linkages v Regular payments - to ensure income, security for dairy farmers The newly established Ministry of Cooperatives in coordination with ministry of Agriculture can adopt best practices to strengthen procurement. [Diagram: Milk producer VillagePrimary milk producer cooperative (initial weighing)District cooperative milk producers union (planning, processing)State milk Cooperative (marketing, distribution)Consumers (demand/fulfillment) - Milk Model in India] Conclusion: The milk sector's well-developed supply chain with cooperatives provides a viable model for improving cereals and pulses procurement and marketing through better transparency, regular payments, and dedicated services.
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Conclusion
The milk sector's well-developed supply chain with cooperatives provides a viable model for improving cereals and pulses procurement and marketing through better transparency, regular payments, and dedicated services.
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Diagram
Supply chain of milk sector in India showing flow from milk producer at village level through primary milk producer cooperative, district cooperative, state milk cooperative, to final consumers with various functions at each stage
Topper
Nikita Verma
AIR 302079
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Agriculture and Food Security
Transport & Marketing of Agricultural Produce & Issues & Related Constraints
Milk Sector Model for Agricultural Marketing
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297
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analytical
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