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Developmental Policies opted by Government of India in Agricultural sector

1. NEW DEVELOPMENTAL POLICIES IN AGRICULTURE

2. The growing population became a key driver for agricultural products and with time, rising urban and rural incomes also gave a boost to at tra c tive opportunities in the Indian agricultural Sector

3. A good transition from stagnancy to high agriculture production, this period was characterized by: Pioneering work of agricultural scientists and efforts of farmers that led to the Green Revolution High Yield Variety (HYV) of seeds, increased use of fertilizers and irrigation, resulting in a significant spike in production Food security and reduced import of food grains The 1960-1980s: Green Revolution

4. The 1980-2000s: Surplus production and exports Expanding cereal production Economic reforms introduced that provided greater encouragement to exports Surplus of production of agricultural commodities over domestic demand India emerged as a net exporter of agricultural products

5. Horticulture Mission for North East And Himalayan States (HMNEH) [2001-2002] The main objective of this mission was to improve the production & productivity of horticulture crops.

6. Agricultural Technology Management Agency(ATMA) [2005] ATMA technique facilitated the retrieval of data from internet-based web portals offline by using a simple mobile phone. Over 12 services of innovative technology like USSD(Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) were operationalized for farmers and other stakeholders.

7. National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture(NeGP-A) [2006] The services in NeGP-A include information on pesticides, fertilizers & seeds, soil health, crops, farm machinery, good agricultural practices, weather advisors, prices, arrivals, procurement points, irrigation, fishery inputs, infrastructure, drought relief, and more

8. National Food Security Mission (NFSM) [2007] The National Food Security Mission was launched during the 11th five-year plan. It aimed at increasing the production of rice, wheat and pulses by 10 million tonnes, 8 million tonnes and 2 million tonnes by FY12

9. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) [2007] It aimed at incentivizing states to increase outlays for agriculture and allied activities, thereby encouraging growth opportunities in the agriculture sector

10. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) [2015] This scheme ensures the promotion of organic farming Adoption of farming will promote the balanced use of chemical fertilizers and enhance the quality of farm produce

11. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) [2016] In 2016, the central government launched a crop insurance policy, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, for providing financial support to farmers and covering their crop losses. The premium was payable on the principal amount to the farmers.

12. eNAM [2016] National Agriculture Market (eNAM), a pan-India electronic trading portal networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. It aims to promote uniformity in agriculture marketing by streamlining of procedures across the integrated markets, removing information asymmetry between buyers and sellers and promoting real-time price discovery based on actual demand and supply

13. Agriculture Export Policy, 2018 The Agriculture Export Policy was framed with a focus on agriculture export-oriented production, export promotion, better farmer realization, and synchronization within policies and programs of the Government of India.

14. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PMKMY) 2019 A minimum fixed pension of Rs 3000 to be provided to eligible small and marginal farmers on attaining the age of 60 years The beneficiary is required to make a monthly contribution between Rs 55 to Rs 200 to the Pension Fund depending on the age of entry into the scheme

15. Amendment of the Essential Commodities Act (ECA) & Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act In June 2020, India’s Union Cabinet made amendments to the Essential Commodities Act (ECA) which will help farmers get better prices for their produce and more discretion over who and where to sell. The proposed changes will allow Indian farmers to sell their products to anyone outside the Agricultural Product Market Committee (APMC) mandis. Also, the prices of essential agricultural produce will now be controlled by market forces, thereby liberalizing the farm economy – a move that is expected to give a major boost to the agriculture sector.

16. CONCLUSION These all reforms from 1960s to now gave a boost to Indian agricultural sector Reforms liberalized Indian agriculture, encourages free markets and reduce government intervention. The technology development in agriculture reduced disgusting unemployment and increased production