Ramesh Chand

The writer is member, NITI Aayog. Views are personal.

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For almost 50 years, MSP implementation remained largely restricted to a few states and to paddy (rice), wheat and cotton. (File/ Express Photo by Gurmeet Singh)

How to make MSP workSubscriber Only

February 21,2024 18:39:50 PM

While demand for MSP is justified, 50 per cent margin demanded by agitating farmers will be a burden on the economy. Reforms suggested by Swaminathan panel should be considered instead to reduce dependence on government intervention

Fri, Feb 23, 2024

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How to solve the problem of stubble burningSubscriber Only

November 20,2023 07:30:08 AM

Providing market avenues for crop residue and legal backing against polluting practices could end farm fires.

Mon, Nov 20, 2023

FPTC Act will put pressure on APMC markets to become competitiveSubscriber Only

October 24,2020 04:40:59 AM

Farmers’ Produce Trading and Commerce Act 2020 only threatens rent-seeking by APMC, mandis under the cover of regulation.

Sat, Oct 24, 2020

A Vaidyanathan’s pioneering work on agriculture remains a reference pointSubscriber Only

June 16,2020 04:25:26 AM

Vaidyanathan will be fondly remembered by agricultural economists and policy planners for improving our understanding of agricultural development, water resources, rural labour and livestock through his scholarly works.

Tue, Jun 16, 2020

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The price is rightSubscriber Only

July 06,2018 00:05:14 AM

Centre’s criteria for MSP ensure remunerative prices for farmers with a decent margin. Arguments for MSP at 50 per cent over Cost C2 defy economic logic.

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

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Food for reformSubscriber Only

October 20,2017 00:55:05 AM

Price fluctuation and low and unremunerative prices for farm produce can be addressed through competitive markets, and much-needed reforms.

Fri, Oct 20, 2017

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Budget to sustain recovery in agriculture growthSubscriber Only

February 03,2017 00:24:16 AM

The Budget 2017-18 provides strong push to the initiatives started in last two years beside covering some of the much needed reforms in agricultural marketing.

Fri, Feb 03, 2017

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Why doubling farmers’ income by 2022 is possibleSubscriber Only

April 15,2016 00:20:36 AM

There are several measures, such as crop diversification, that can help India achieve this goal

Fri, Apr 15, 2016

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Farmer needs a new dealSubscriber Only

March 16,2016 00:08:09 AM

Reform of agricultural markets and land lease laws must be a priority.

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

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‘Budget a step in right direction’Subscriber Only

March 01,2016 01:14:10 AM

The Finance Minister’s budget speech indicates the Centre’s seriousness to fix problems facing the farm sector and put it on a trajectory of sustainable, stable growth.

Tue, Mar 01, 2016