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The reason for the agitation by Punjab’s farmers is a desire to reduce area under paddy but still earn similar income from other crops Siraj Hussain and Kriti Khurana
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The reason for the agitation by Punjab’s farmers is a desire to reduce area under paddy but still earn similar income from other crops Siraj Hussain and Kriti Khurana
The Public Distribution System in India is conceptualised as a safety shield against food inflation and for ensuring the distribution of foodgrains at affordable prices.
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The demand for hiking the Minimum Support Price has repeatedly come up amid the ongoing farmers’ protests around the borders of New Delhi. Here, we explain how the two price support mechanisms differ and the unique case of sugar.
It must not be viewed merely as a subsidy to farmers but also as a tool to aid in price management. A well-designed MSP system can provide income support to farmers and also serve as a complementary tool to control food inflation.