Topic: Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints;
4) The Economic Survey 2015-16 claims Indian agriculture to be “a victim of its own success—especially the green revolution”, by becoming cereal-centric, regionally biased and input-intensive (land, water and fertilizers) and the Survey makes the case for “a new paradigm” for agricultural development, aimed to get “more from less”—more productivity from less resources. Does the recent Union budget address these concerns? Critically examine. (200 Words)
