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National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) and National Agricultural Market Yojana: A Comprehensive Study

Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, employing more than half of the country’s workforce and contributing significantly to GDP. Despite its importance, the agricultural sector has historically faced challenges such as fragmented markets, lack of transparency in pricing, dominance of middlemen, and limited access to fair markets for farmers. To address these concerns,…

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Minimum Support Price (MSP): Impact on Agricultural Production and Farmer Welfare, and the Case for Legal Guarantee

Introduction Agriculture remains the backbone of the Indian economy, providing livelihood to more than 50% of the population. In this context, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) plays a critical role in protecting farmers from market fluctuations and ensuring fair returns for their produce. Introduced as a policy mechanism to safeguard farmers against the vagaries of…

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