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AYUSH PATHAKAIR 215· 2025

Question Q.13GS3GS3

Why does India's agricultural export performance remain weak despite high production levels? What measures would you suggest to improve agri-export competitiveness?

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Measures needed: (1) Crop diversification - towards high value crops of horticulture and floriculture. Example: Mixed cropping flowers with staple. (2) BICK Dobry Committee argued exports to be in line with global demands - allied sector - fisheries to be further promoted. (3) Rationalize MSP (Shuk Aulati) - to ensure better cropping patterns soil health and high productivity. (4) Reduce Portal water exports - is less water intensive crops like rice/sugar using groundwater. Example: India uses 24% global groundwater extraction for agriculture. (5) Lack of incentives for crop diversification due to MSP pricing. (6) Disbursement of subsidies - indirect subsidies are segregated in nature. (7) WTO compliance and call for non-tariff barrier removal. (8) APEDA to be more capable towards export enhancement. (9) One district One product for comprehensive export improvement. The future of Bharat Bhagya Vidhata goes through the farms of the Annadatas. - PM Modi

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The future of Bharat Bhagya Vidhata goes through the farms of the Annadatas. - PM Modi

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AYUSH PATHAK

AIR 2152025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Agriculture and Food Security

Transport & Marketing of Agricultural Produce & Issues & Related Constraints

Agricultural exports and competitiveness

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