Agriculture continues to be vital sector of the Indian economy. With 16-17% contribution to the Gross Domestic Products (GDP) and providing employment more than 42% in 2019. The largest industries of the country like sugar, jute, textiles, food processing, milk, handlooms, etc dependent on agriculture for their raw materials. India has made remarkable strides in […]
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Issues : Cooperative Federalism, Capitalism, Regulation, Myths/Doubts… Benefits : Farmers Freedom, Elimination of Middle-Men, One Nation, One Market (Integrated Development)… Recently, Three Bills on agriculture reforms were introduced in the Parliament to replace the ordinances issued during the lockdown. 1. The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020; 2. The Farmers (Empowerment
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Why in News ? The President of India promulgates ordinance with the aim of giving a boost to rural India for farmers engaged in agriculture and allied activities – The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance 2020. (It is a part of AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan) + It will protects
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