Despite agriculture increasingly becoming a female activity in India, only a very small amount of land owners are women. Identify the hurdles in giving women land rights and the measures needed to tackle it.

After independence, India made a significant progress in empowering women. Increase in women’s access to education and reduction in child marriages, are some of the indicators. However, the gender disparities continue to exist. 65% of agricultural labour force in India ..

Topics: GS-I: Role of Women and Women's Organization • GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues

A barrier-free trade of the agriculture produce is essential in doubling farmer’s incomes. The farm laws that are taken back were a right step to tackle the bottlenecks. Critically analyze.

While India has 18 percent of the world’s population, it has only 2.4 % of world’s area, only a fraction of which is available for agriculture. Thus, there is excess crowding in agriculture which contributes to 18% of GDP and ..

Topics: GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues

Right marketing strategies and an efficient supply chain are imperative to make India a global food supply leader. Elucidate.

Despite being among countries with largest area under cultivation, India’s contribution to global agriculture exports is a meagre 2 to 3%. Opportunities for India: Second largest rice and wheat production. Largest Dairy producer in world. Second largest fisheries sector in ..

Topics: GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues • GS-III: E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers • GS-III: Food Processing and Related Industries

Indian agriculture needs to move towards GM food crops, in order to ensure the food security of the country. Critically examine in context of concerns raised towards introduction of GM crops.

Recently, Genetically Modified food crops drew attention, as Indian-origin food shipments in European Union were found to violate GM content percentage. Genetically modified food crops are those in which modifications are introduced in their genes to enhance certain qualities like ..

Topics: GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues • GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology

India’s policy of price intervention in the agricultural sector has done more harm than benefit. It has created a skewed agricultural market and complicated matters related to international trade rules. Critically discuss.

The agricultural sector provides employment to nearly 45% population and is crucial to India’s food security. Thus, numerous price interventions exist to support the sector: Direct Benefit Transfer to farmers, e.g. PM-Kisan. Guaranteed crop procurement at pre-decided prices, e.g. MSP, ..

Topics: GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues • GS-III: Issues Related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Discuss the challenges faced by jute industry in India. What are the steps taken by the government to address these challenges?

Jute is a biodegradable natural fibre that is used for variety of purpose like making ropes, gunny bags for packaging, etc. Challenges faced by Jute industry: The small size of Jute making firms. The use of obsolete machinery and technology. ..

Topics: GS-III: Major Crops Cropping Patterns in Various Parts of India • GS-III: Storage Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Related Issues • GS-III: Issues Related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices