Diversify agriculture and encourage farmers to grow pulses, Supreme Court tells government
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Supreme Court urged the Union government to revise its policy framework to incentivize farmers to diversify from wheat and paddy to pulses, highlighting the need for a guaranteed MSP.
Background
The Supreme Court heard a petition by Kisan Mahapanchayat seeking curbs on yellow pea imports. The Centre acknowledged a decline in pulse production from 273 lakh tonnes in 2021-2022 to 242 lakh tonnes in 2023-2024 due to disease.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPulse production declined from 273 lakh tonnes in 2021-2022 to 242 lakh tonnes in 2023-2024
- BodyKisan Mahapanchayat: NGO petitioner seeking curbs on yellow pea imports
- FactYellow peas are currently being imported into India
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in diversifying Indian agriculture towards pulses and suggest policy measures to ensure remunerative returns for small and medium farmers.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market distortion: Impact of cheap yellow pea imports on the price discovery of homegrown pulses
- MSP inadequacy: Lack of incentivized MSP for pulses compared to wheat and paddy
- Production volatility: Disease-driven production shocks necessitating robust buffer stock and price stabilization
Keywords: Crop Diversification · Minimum Support Price · Price Stabilization · Import Substitution · Smallholder Farmers
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