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Revamped Public Distribution System

Revamped Public Distribution System and Targeted Public Distribution System in India

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Introduction Food security is a critical issue for India, a country with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, where a significant proportion lives below the poverty line. Ensuring access to affordable food for all sections of society has been a longstanding policy challenge. To address this, India established the Public Distribution System (PDS), a government-run network…

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

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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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