Q. Which Indian state was the pioneer in enacting the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services Act in 2019?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Notes: In October 2019, Tamil Nadu became the first state in India to implement a law on contract farming, specifically the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion and Facilitation) Act. This legislation aims to create a structured framework for contract farming, including livestock, and establishes the Tamil Nadu State Contract Farming and Services Authority to oversee its implementation.