New agriculture policy 2000

this is the first ever national agricultural policy announced on 28 July, 2000

1. By Juili Salvi M.A. Economics NEW AGRICULTURE POLICY 2000

2. Rapid growth of agriculture is essential to achieve self-reliance at national level. Indian Agriculture has made fast Growth since independence. The food grain production has increased from 51 million to 206 million tones. Despite having achieved national food security well being of farmer’s continued to be matter of grave concern. Union government has announced new agriculture policy in parliament on 28 july,2000. The policy has been planned under the provisions of WTO. The policy gives emphasis on promoting agricultural exports after fulfilling domestic demand. INTRODUCTION

3. PURPOSES OF THE POLICY Actualized the vast untapped growth potential of Indian agriculture. To strengthen rural infrastructure to support faster agricultural development. To promote value addition. To accelerate growth of a agro business. Create employment in rural areas. Secure fair standard of living of farmers. Discourage migration to urban areas. Face the challenges arising out of economic liberalization and globalization.

4. FEATURES OF POLICY To achieve 4% growth rate per annum for next 2 decades. To do land reforms to provide lands for poor farmers. Consolidation of holding in all states of the nation. Promoting private instrument in agriculture. Provide insurance for crops. Promote biotechnology. Promoting research for developing new varieties and ensuring protection to them.

5. RAINBOW REVOLUTION GREEN REVOLUTION:- food grain production WHITE REVOLUTION :-Milk production YELLOW REVOLUTION:- oil seeds BLUE REVOLUTION:- Fisheries RED/PINK REVOLUTION:- Tomato/Meat GOLDEN REVOLUTION:- Fruit (apple)/Vegetable GREY REVOLUTION:- fertilizers BLACK/BROWN REVOLUTION:- petroleum products/non-conventional energy sources SILVER REVOLUTION:- eggs ROUND REVOLUTION:- potato

6. This is the first ever National Agricultural Policy . It emerged in context of food security and price fluctuations provoked by drought of mind sixties and war with Pakistan. Resulted in increase in GDP, FDI, Foregone exchange. Policy fulfilled the demand of the corporate sector which was declined in previous year, that licensing was abolished for all industries except 18 industries which includes coal, petroleum, sugar, motor cars, cigarettes, hazardous chemicals, pharmaceuticals and some luxury items. CONCLUSION

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