It is observed from the analysis that at national level as well as zone level, there is unequal distribution of total subsidies . The increasing rate of total subsidies (fertilizers, electricity and irrigation) is higher than gross cropped area (GCA) during pre, first as well as second phase of liberalization periods. In total subsidies during pre-liberalisation period, the percentage share of fertilizers subsidies is maximum (38.41 in 1980-81 and 37.63 in 1985-86), whereas during 1990-91 to 2000-01, the percentage share of electricity subsidies is maximum and again in 2008-09 fertilizers subsidies has got major percentage share 87.26 per cent in total subsidies. There is a lot of variation to find out the relationship between gross cropped area (GCA) and in total subsidies in zones throughout the study period. As zone level, it is observed that there is a negative relationship between GCA and total subsidies, in west zone and in north zone (in 2006-07) and in east zone (1996-97 and in 2006-07). It is seen that there is a direct relationship in GCA and total subsidies i.e. GCA as well as total subsidies have increased at zone level in west and in north (during 1980-81 to 2000-01), in
south zone (during 1980-81 to 1996-07) and in north-east zone (during 1980-81 to 2006-07). From the above discussion, it is concluded that in India, the total subsidies of fertilizers, electricity and of irrigation have increased in terms of per hectare during pre, first as well as second liberalisation periods, whereas the increasing rate is higher in 1985-86 among all the other years and lowest rate in 2000-01. Productivity has declined in the year 1996-97 at country as well as zone level.
1) Farm mechanization in India faces problems due to small land holdings, lack of knowledge and financial constraints among small farmers. Government initiatives to promote mechanization include training programs and subsidies.
2) The average farm power availability in India is 1.5 kW/ha but varies widely between states. States with higher availability such as Punjab have much higher agricultural productivity. In Assam, availability is only 0.8 kW/ha, below the national average.
3) Strategies to increase farm mechanization in India include developing equipment suitable for different terrains, establishing farm machinery banks, increasing average power availability, and strengthening collaboration between farmers and researchers.
The document discusses the roles of various organizations in promoting organic farming in India and Karnataka. It outlines that NGOs, central and state governments, ICAR, KVKs, and other organizations conduct training programs, provide financial assistance and inputs, help with certification, and create market linkages to support farmers in adopting organic practices. The central and Karnataka state governments have also introduced various schemes to encourage organic farming.
RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) is a program for imparting quality, practical & production oriented for Agriculture Graduates .
RAWE is an important tool in ensuring increased agricultural productivity, sustainability and environmental and ecological security, profitability, job security and equity. In India RANDHWA Committee (1992) recommended the rural agricultural work experience (RAWE) program for imparting quality, practical
and production oriented education for agriculture degree program.
This document provides an overview of farm inputs and management in India. It discusses key agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. For seeds, it summarizes India's seed industry size, key players, seed replacement rates, export and import policies. For fertilizers, it outlines consumption trends, production, the role of subsidies, and challenges around nutrient use efficiency. For pesticides, it briefly discusses India's pesticide industry and market distribution by product categories. The document aims to educate about the various agricultural inputs and management practices important for Indian agriculture.
The document provides information about the College of Agriculture in Bhawanipatna, Odisha. It details the establishment of the college in 2009 under Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology. It provides statistics about current student enrollment, staffing levels, and facilities available at the college including the library, nursery, and student plot. It also outlines some of the extension activities conducted by faculty members and achievements of the college and its students over the past year.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance scheme launched in India in 2016. Some key points:
- PMFBY aims to provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers against crop failures from natural calamities at lower premium rates than previous schemes.
- It covers yields losses for notified crops as well as some post-harvest losses. Premium rates are 2% for kharif crops, 1% for rabi crops, and 5% for horticulture.
- The government will bear most of the costs, even up to 90% of the premium. Smart technology will be used to assess claims quickly
Agricultural developmental programmes and policiesNeha Goswami
This document discusses several key agricultural developmental programmes and policies in India, including the National Food Security Mission, National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture, National Mission on Oilseeds & Oil Palm, National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology, Mission of Integrated Development of Horticulture, National Crop Insurance Scheme, and Integrated Scheme on Agriculture Marketing. The overall goal of these programmes and policies is to promote sustainable agricultural development in India through initiatives such as increasing crop yields, expanding cultivation, improving market access for farmers, and providing crop insurance.
1) Farm mechanization in India faces problems due to small land holdings, lack of knowledge and financial constraints among small farmers. Government initiatives to promote mechanization include training programs and subsidies.
2) The average farm power availability in India is 1.5 kW/ha but varies widely between states. States with higher availability such as Punjab have much higher agricultural productivity. In Assam, availability is only 0.8 kW/ha, below the national average.
3) Strategies to increase farm mechanization in India include developing equipment suitable for different terrains, establishing farm machinery banks, increasing average power availability, and strengthening collaboration between farmers and researchers.
The document discusses the roles of various organizations in promoting organic farming in India and Karnataka. It outlines that NGOs, central and state governments, ICAR, KVKs, and other organizations conduct training programs, provide financial assistance and inputs, help with certification, and create market linkages to support farmers in adopting organic practices. The central and Karnataka state governments have also introduced various schemes to encourage organic farming.
RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) is a program for imparting quality, practical & production oriented for Agriculture Graduates .
RAWE is an important tool in ensuring increased agricultural productivity, sustainability and environmental and ecological security, profitability, job security and equity. In India RANDHWA Committee (1992) recommended the rural agricultural work experience (RAWE) program for imparting quality, practical
and production oriented education for agriculture degree program.
This document provides an overview of farm inputs and management in India. It discusses key agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. For seeds, it summarizes India's seed industry size, key players, seed replacement rates, export and import policies. For fertilizers, it outlines consumption trends, production, the role of subsidies, and challenges around nutrient use efficiency. For pesticides, it briefly discusses India's pesticide industry and market distribution by product categories. The document aims to educate about the various agricultural inputs and management practices important for Indian agriculture.
The document provides information about the College of Agriculture in Bhawanipatna, Odisha. It details the establishment of the college in 2009 under Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology. It provides statistics about current student enrollment, staffing levels, and facilities available at the college including the library, nursery, and student plot. It also outlines some of the extension activities conducted by faculty members and achievements of the college and its students over the past year.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) crop insurance scheme launched in India in 2016. Some key points:
- PMFBY aims to provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers against crop failures from natural calamities at lower premium rates than previous schemes.
- It covers yields losses for notified crops as well as some post-harvest losses. Premium rates are 2% for kharif crops, 1% for rabi crops, and 5% for horticulture.
- The government will bear most of the costs, even up to 90% of the premium. Smart technology will be used to assess claims quickly
Agricultural developmental programmes and policiesNeha Goswami
This document discusses several key agricultural developmental programmes and policies in India, including the National Food Security Mission, National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture, National Mission on Oilseeds & Oil Palm, National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology, Mission of Integrated Development of Horticulture, National Crop Insurance Scheme, and Integrated Scheme on Agriculture Marketing. The overall goal of these programmes and policies is to promote sustainable agricultural development in India through initiatives such as increasing crop yields, expanding cultivation, improving market access for farmers, and providing crop insurance.
- National Agriculture Market (NAM) is an electronic trading portal that connects existing agricultural commodity markets (mandis) across India to create a unified national market.
- It aims to reduce transaction costs and information asymmetry by allowing farmers to access real-time price and buyer information as well as sell their produce to a wider national market online.
- For states and their agricultural markets to participate, certain reforms are required such as a single trading license valid nationwide, single point collection of market fees, and the provision for electronic auctions.
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is a district level farm science centre that helps transfer technology from research institutes to farmers' fields. The first KVK was established in 1974 in Puducherry. There are currently 634 KVKs across India managed by ICAR.
- KVKs aim to empower farmers through learning, applying technologies, and improving livelihoods. Their mandates include on-farm testing, demonstrations, training programs, and vocational training.
- This specific KVK document outlines strategies adopted for sustainable agriculture development in Jharkhand, including remunerative, climate-smart, and diversified agricultural practices. It also provides a SWOT analysis of the Ramak
Indian agriculture faces significant challenges to meet the growing food demand of its rising population. By 2050, India's population is projected to rise to 1.7 billion people, requiring food grain production to increase by 5.5 million tonnes annually. However, agricultural land and resources are under pressure. Only 46% of India's total land area is currently cultivated, and much of that land faces constraints like degradation, erosion, and water scarcity. To address these challenges, integrated solutions are needed to produce more food using fewer resources. Syngenta works with farmers in India to develop such solutions through projects like GroMore rice and MaxWheat. These projects provide simple agronomic protocols to help farmers increase yields by up to 30
This document lists several agricultural development programs implemented in India between 1960-2000 including:
- The Intensive Agriculture Development Program (IADP) launched in 1960 to provide loans, seeds, and tools to farmers.
- The High Yielding Variety Program (HYVP) launched in 1966 to increase food grain productivity through adoption of improved varieties and inputs.
- The Small Farmers Development Agency (SFDA) and Marginal Farmers and Agricultural Labor Agency (MFALA) launched in 1973 and 1974 respectively to provide technical and financial assistance to small and marginal farmers.
The document discusses the establishment and benefits of custom hiring centers for farm machinery in Indian villages. Such centers aim to provide small farmers access to machinery they could not otherwise afford. They have been set up in 100 villages through a government program and each center was given funds of 6.25 lakhs to purchase machinery. The centers are managed by village committees. They have led to increased yields, timely operations, reduced costs and labor needs, and higher incomes for farmers. Over 1000 demonstrations reached 22,000 hectares of land.
This document summarizes a village survey conducted by students in Lambi Dhab village in Sri Muktsar Sahib district of Punjab. The summary includes:
- Lambi Dhab village was selected for survey and is located 8 km from Sri Muktsar Sahib with a population of 1324 people. The main occupations are agriculture and dairy farming.
- Cropping is based on the seasons with wheat and paddy as primary crops. Students also visited local farms and educational institutions to learn about agriculture.
- In addition to collecting demographic data, the survey covered natural resources, infrastructure, markets and the local economy of the village.
“Agricultural Performance and Food Security in Nepal: Constraints and Challenges” presented by Bishnu Pant, IIDS, Nepal, at the ReSAKSS-Asia Conference, Nov 14-16, 2011, in Kathmandu, Nepal.
This document summarizes several projects of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) including: National Demonstrations, Operational Research Projects, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Lab to Land Program, Extension Education Institutes, Trainers Training Centre, Tribal Area Research Project, Land to Lab Program, and Scheduled Caste & Other Backward Caste project. It provides details on the objectives, activities, and achievements of these various programs which aim to conduct agricultural research and transfer technologies to farmers through demonstrations, training programs, and institution-village linkage programs.
The document provides a progress report from an internship at Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College in Purnea, Bihar. It summarizes activities conducted at the college including simulation games, farm visits, and guest lectures. It then details activities conducted at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Araria, including soil sampling and analysis, farmer training programs, and crop pest identification. Constraints faced by farmers in the region are identified as lack of quality inputs, mechanization, soil health issues, and marketing and infrastructure problems. The intern concludes they gained knowledge on crop production practices, local resources, and challenges in technology transfer.
The document provides details about a Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) program conducted by the Institute of Agricultural Sciences. The 3-sentence summary is:
The RAWE program aims to provide practical agricultural experience to students through involvement in farm activities with local farmers, conducting surveys and farm planning, and extension education work in villages. Students are divided into groups and assigned villages to work in for a period of time. The program orientation provides training in participatory rural appraisal techniques to acquaint students with the socio-economic conditions of the villages.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is a district level farm science center established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to transfer agricultural technologies to farmers. The first KVK was established in 1974 in Puducherry. KVKs play a vital role in conducting on-farm testing of new technologies, organizing farmer training programs, and providing advisory services to farmers through various extension activities. There are currently over 700 KVKs across India operated by state agricultural universities, ICAR institutes, NGOs, and other organizations.
Integrated farming system and sustainable agricultureShaheenPraveen1
Integrated Farming System (IFS) is a sustainable agricultural approach that improves productivity and reduces costs through effective recycling and reuse of resources. In IFS, different farm enterprises like crops, livestock, and fisheries interact synergistically by using the waste of one component as input for another. This reduces costs and improves production and income while maintaining ecological sustainability. The objectives of IFS include improving farmer livelihoods, reducing external inputs, providing year-round employment and income, enhancing biodiversity, and sustaining soil health and productivity through efficient recycling of farm waste and minimizing nutrient losses. IFS presents an alternative to conventional farming that is better for both the environment and long-term economic viability of small-scale farmers.
High Density Planting is a method of densely planting plant with plant population more than the optimum to get higher productivity in terms of quality and yield by manipulating the tree architecture and planting systems such as use of dwarfing rootstock, interstocks, scions, spurs; intensive use of growth regulators, training and pruning, cultural practices and reducing the spacing. The main principle is to improve efficiency of horizontal and vertical space utilisation per unit time, and resources and input utilisation. There is a balance between the vegetative and fruiting structures without affecting the plant health. Advantages include increased productivity, high income, efficient use of resources and mechanisation and operational efficacy
Indian Agricultural Concerns and Future Prospects of Agriculture in IndiaDevina Seram
Challenges faced in Present Indian Agriculture.
Future Prospects of Agriculture in India (Expected)
"Everything Else Can Wait But Not Agriculture".
- Jawaharlal Nehru
This document provides cost data collected from a farmer in Buravilli village, Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It details the farmer's land holdings, inputs used, costs incurred, production and income from cultivating rice in both kharif and rabi seasons. Various cost concepts - A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 and C3 are calculated based on the data. Income measures like farm business income, owned farm business income, family labour income, net income and farm investment income are also estimated. The analysis shows the farmer incurring most costs on hired labour. Though rice cultivation is profitable, costs on pesticides are high due to pest problems.
This document discusses conservation agriculture in India. It notes that over 120 million hectares of land in India is degraded, including from water erosion, wind erosion, salinity, alkalinity and acidity. Conservation agriculture is presented as an alternative that can conserve natural resources by minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining soil cover, and diversifying crop species. The three principles of conservation agriculture are identified as minimum soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotations. Benefits include improved soil structure, organic matter, and reduced erosion. Techniques discussed include zero-tillage, use of crop residues and cover crops, and machinery like the happy seeder.
Report on RAWE and Agro-industrial attachment 2022Deependra Gupta
The document discusses Deependra Gupta's progressive report on the Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) and Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA) program, which provides students hands-on experience in rural villages and agriculture industries. The report details the various activities Gupta participated in at KVK-II Katiya, including growing crops, celebrating soil day, vermicomposting, and interacting with farmers. The village attachment portion of the RAWE program exposed Gupta to the socioeconomic conditions and land use of Katiya village with 584 families and a population of 1260.
CROP DIVERSIFICATION : A SEARCH FOR AN ALTERNATIVE INCOME OF THE FARMERS IN T...abidminar
- The document discusses crop diversification in the Indian state of West Bengal. It aims to understand the extent and nature of diversification occurring in recent years.
- West Bengal has traditionally been a rice-producing state but is now diversifying towards high-value crops like fruits and vegetables to increase farm incomes and sustainability.
- The document analyzes changes in cropping patterns over 1997-2005 using diversity indices. It finds rice area declined slightly while production rose, indicating yield gains. Other crops like wheat also increased.
- Key factors driving diversification are identified as improved infrastructure, education, urbanization, and technology changes like irrigation expansion and fertilizer use.
INNOVATION THE WAY TO SOLVE AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS PRESENTED AT SANKARA INSTIT...Gowhar Ahangar
The document discusses several problems facing Indian agriculture including low productivity, impediments to domestic sales and exports, issues with the minimum support price system, unpredictable weather and lack of access to insurance and financing. Potential solutions identified include investing in agricultural research and technology, expanding rural infrastructure and farmer capacity building, developing food processing facilities, modifying government price supports and improving farmers' access to insurance and financing. Overall the document argues for a multifaceted, long term approach addressing infrastructure, education, research and policy to support Indian farmers and ensure national food security.
- National Agriculture Market (NAM) is an electronic trading portal that connects existing agricultural commodity markets (mandis) across India to create a unified national market.
- It aims to reduce transaction costs and information asymmetry by allowing farmers to access real-time price and buyer information as well as sell their produce to a wider national market online.
- For states and their agricultural markets to participate, certain reforms are required such as a single trading license valid nationwide, single point collection of market fees, and the provision for electronic auctions.
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is a district level farm science centre that helps transfer technology from research institutes to farmers' fields. The first KVK was established in 1974 in Puducherry. There are currently 634 KVKs across India managed by ICAR.
- KVKs aim to empower farmers through learning, applying technologies, and improving livelihoods. Their mandates include on-farm testing, demonstrations, training programs, and vocational training.
- This specific KVK document outlines strategies adopted for sustainable agriculture development in Jharkhand, including remunerative, climate-smart, and diversified agricultural practices. It also provides a SWOT analysis of the Ramak
Indian agriculture faces significant challenges to meet the growing food demand of its rising population. By 2050, India's population is projected to rise to 1.7 billion people, requiring food grain production to increase by 5.5 million tonnes annually. However, agricultural land and resources are under pressure. Only 46% of India's total land area is currently cultivated, and much of that land faces constraints like degradation, erosion, and water scarcity. To address these challenges, integrated solutions are needed to produce more food using fewer resources. Syngenta works with farmers in India to develop such solutions through projects like GroMore rice and MaxWheat. These projects provide simple agronomic protocols to help farmers increase yields by up to 30
This document lists several agricultural development programs implemented in India between 1960-2000 including:
- The Intensive Agriculture Development Program (IADP) launched in 1960 to provide loans, seeds, and tools to farmers.
- The High Yielding Variety Program (HYVP) launched in 1966 to increase food grain productivity through adoption of improved varieties and inputs.
- The Small Farmers Development Agency (SFDA) and Marginal Farmers and Agricultural Labor Agency (MFALA) launched in 1973 and 1974 respectively to provide technical and financial assistance to small and marginal farmers.
The document discusses the establishment and benefits of custom hiring centers for farm machinery in Indian villages. Such centers aim to provide small farmers access to machinery they could not otherwise afford. They have been set up in 100 villages through a government program and each center was given funds of 6.25 lakhs to purchase machinery. The centers are managed by village committees. They have led to increased yields, timely operations, reduced costs and labor needs, and higher incomes for farmers. Over 1000 demonstrations reached 22,000 hectares of land.
This document summarizes a village survey conducted by students in Lambi Dhab village in Sri Muktsar Sahib district of Punjab. The summary includes:
- Lambi Dhab village was selected for survey and is located 8 km from Sri Muktsar Sahib with a population of 1324 people. The main occupations are agriculture and dairy farming.
- Cropping is based on the seasons with wheat and paddy as primary crops. Students also visited local farms and educational institutions to learn about agriculture.
- In addition to collecting demographic data, the survey covered natural resources, infrastructure, markets and the local economy of the village.
“Agricultural Performance and Food Security in Nepal: Constraints and Challenges” presented by Bishnu Pant, IIDS, Nepal, at the ReSAKSS-Asia Conference, Nov 14-16, 2011, in Kathmandu, Nepal.
This document summarizes several projects of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) including: National Demonstrations, Operational Research Projects, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Lab to Land Program, Extension Education Institutes, Trainers Training Centre, Tribal Area Research Project, Land to Lab Program, and Scheduled Caste & Other Backward Caste project. It provides details on the objectives, activities, and achievements of these various programs which aim to conduct agricultural research and transfer technologies to farmers through demonstrations, training programs, and institution-village linkage programs.
The document provides a progress report from an internship at Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College in Purnea, Bihar. It summarizes activities conducted at the college including simulation games, farm visits, and guest lectures. It then details activities conducted at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Araria, including soil sampling and analysis, farmer training programs, and crop pest identification. Constraints faced by farmers in the region are identified as lack of quality inputs, mechanization, soil health issues, and marketing and infrastructure problems. The intern concludes they gained knowledge on crop production practices, local resources, and challenges in technology transfer.
The document provides details about a Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) program conducted by the Institute of Agricultural Sciences. The 3-sentence summary is:
The RAWE program aims to provide practical agricultural experience to students through involvement in farm activities with local farmers, conducting surveys and farm planning, and extension education work in villages. Students are divided into groups and assigned villages to work in for a period of time. The program orientation provides training in participatory rural appraisal techniques to acquaint students with the socio-economic conditions of the villages.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is a district level farm science center established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to transfer agricultural technologies to farmers. The first KVK was established in 1974 in Puducherry. KVKs play a vital role in conducting on-farm testing of new technologies, organizing farmer training programs, and providing advisory services to farmers through various extension activities. There are currently over 700 KVKs across India operated by state agricultural universities, ICAR institutes, NGOs, and other organizations.
Integrated farming system and sustainable agricultureShaheenPraveen1
Integrated Farming System (IFS) is a sustainable agricultural approach that improves productivity and reduces costs through effective recycling and reuse of resources. In IFS, different farm enterprises like crops, livestock, and fisheries interact synergistically by using the waste of one component as input for another. This reduces costs and improves production and income while maintaining ecological sustainability. The objectives of IFS include improving farmer livelihoods, reducing external inputs, providing year-round employment and income, enhancing biodiversity, and sustaining soil health and productivity through efficient recycling of farm waste and minimizing nutrient losses. IFS presents an alternative to conventional farming that is better for both the environment and long-term economic viability of small-scale farmers.
High Density Planting is a method of densely planting plant with plant population more than the optimum to get higher productivity in terms of quality and yield by manipulating the tree architecture and planting systems such as use of dwarfing rootstock, interstocks, scions, spurs; intensive use of growth regulators, training and pruning, cultural practices and reducing the spacing. The main principle is to improve efficiency of horizontal and vertical space utilisation per unit time, and resources and input utilisation. There is a balance between the vegetative and fruiting structures without affecting the plant health. Advantages include increased productivity, high income, efficient use of resources and mechanisation and operational efficacy
Indian Agricultural Concerns and Future Prospects of Agriculture in IndiaDevina Seram
Challenges faced in Present Indian Agriculture.
Future Prospects of Agriculture in India (Expected)
"Everything Else Can Wait But Not Agriculture".
- Jawaharlal Nehru
This document provides cost data collected from a farmer in Buravilli village, Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It details the farmer's land holdings, inputs used, costs incurred, production and income from cultivating rice in both kharif and rabi seasons. Various cost concepts - A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 and C3 are calculated based on the data. Income measures like farm business income, owned farm business income, family labour income, net income and farm investment income are also estimated. The analysis shows the farmer incurring most costs on hired labour. Though rice cultivation is profitable, costs on pesticides are high due to pest problems.
This document discusses conservation agriculture in India. It notes that over 120 million hectares of land in India is degraded, including from water erosion, wind erosion, salinity, alkalinity and acidity. Conservation agriculture is presented as an alternative that can conserve natural resources by minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining soil cover, and diversifying crop species. The three principles of conservation agriculture are identified as minimum soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotations. Benefits include improved soil structure, organic matter, and reduced erosion. Techniques discussed include zero-tillage, use of crop residues and cover crops, and machinery like the happy seeder.
Report on RAWE and Agro-industrial attachment 2022Deependra Gupta
The document discusses Deependra Gupta's progressive report on the Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) and Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA) program, which provides students hands-on experience in rural villages and agriculture industries. The report details the various activities Gupta participated in at KVK-II Katiya, including growing crops, celebrating soil day, vermicomposting, and interacting with farmers. The village attachment portion of the RAWE program exposed Gupta to the socioeconomic conditions and land use of Katiya village with 584 families and a population of 1260.
CROP DIVERSIFICATION : A SEARCH FOR AN ALTERNATIVE INCOME OF THE FARMERS IN T...abidminar
- The document discusses crop diversification in the Indian state of West Bengal. It aims to understand the extent and nature of diversification occurring in recent years.
- West Bengal has traditionally been a rice-producing state but is now diversifying towards high-value crops like fruits and vegetables to increase farm incomes and sustainability.
- The document analyzes changes in cropping patterns over 1997-2005 using diversity indices. It finds rice area declined slightly while production rose, indicating yield gains. Other crops like wheat also increased.
- Key factors driving diversification are identified as improved infrastructure, education, urbanization, and technology changes like irrigation expansion and fertilizer use.
INNOVATION THE WAY TO SOLVE AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS PRESENTED AT SANKARA INSTIT...Gowhar Ahangar
The document discusses several problems facing Indian agriculture including low productivity, impediments to domestic sales and exports, issues with the minimum support price system, unpredictable weather and lack of access to insurance and financing. Potential solutions identified include investing in agricultural research and technology, expanding rural infrastructure and farmer capacity building, developing food processing facilities, modifying government price supports and improving farmers' access to insurance and financing. Overall the document argues for a multifaceted, long term approach addressing infrastructure, education, research and policy to support Indian farmers and ensure national food security.
Agricultural problems in India are diverse and complex with historical and emerging challenges. A document discusses several key issues: low agricultural productivity due to small landholdings and lack of information; impediments to domestic/export sales from food safety/infrastructure issues; exploitation from the minimum support price system and market intermediaries; and lack of access to insurance/finances exacerbating risks from unpredictable weather. Potential solutions proposed include sustainable "green revolutions" in organic farming; expanding agricultural research/technology; building farmer capacity and rural infrastructure; developing food processing; modifying pricing policies; and increasing access to insurance/finances through programs and mobile technologies. Comprehensive investments in research, rural development and farmer skills are emphasized to address India
Policies and economics of Profitable Agriculture by Harish JHARISH J
Indian agriculture faces many challenges including low productivity, fragmented land holdings, weak supply chains, and pressures on natural resources. The government has implemented various agricultural policies to address these issues. Key policies include providing minimum support prices, crop insurance through Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, income support through Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, promoting farmers' organizations, and contract farming. Reforms are also needed in markets, technology, nutrition programs, and developing climate-smart and digital agriculture. The goal of these policies is to improve farmers' incomes and ensure national food security. Proper implementation of policies at local levels is critical to achieving agricultural growth and doubling farmers' incomes
The document discusses India's agriculture sector. It notes that agriculture is important to the Indian economy, employing over half of India's workforce and contributing 15% to GDP, despite a majority of farmers being small-scale or marginal. Key crops include rice, wheat, and fruits/vegetables. Agricultural growth has fluctuated over time periods. New policies are needed to support small farms, rainfed areas, and rural development for sustainable growth in the sector. The government has implemented various schemes to boost agriculture. Food processing and use of technology also present opportunities in Indian agriculture.
Sustainibilie development in agriculture sector in indiajoysengupta22
The document discusses sustainable development in India's agricultural sector. It analyzes traditional, modern, and sustainable agricultural systems across ecological, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability. Agriculture is important for India's economy and food security, but current practices face sustainability issues. The document recommends promoting sustainable practices like organic matter retention, biodiversity, and small-scale labor intensity to increase long-term ecological, economic, and social sustainability in Indian agriculture.
This document discusses key issues and policies related to Indian agriculture. It outlines three main goals: 1) achieving 4% agricultural growth to raise incomes through productivity increases and diversification, 2) promoting inclusive growth for small farmers and lagging regions, and 3) maintaining sustainability. Several challenges are also discussed, including low productivity, declining farm sizes, and climate change impacts. The document then examines seven policy topics in depth: macroeconomic policies, transforming agriculture through links to industry, ensuring sustainable food production, improving agricultural markets and trade, building resilience, developing healthy food systems, and strengthening institutions and governance. Throughout, the document emphasizes the importance of sensible policies and innovations to address the needs of small farmers and achieve the three overarching goals
1) Horticulture is a key driver of India's economic development and contributes 30.4% to agriculture GDP. India is the world's largest producer of many fruits and vegetables.
2) Horticultural crop production has increased 7-fold in India, ensuring nutritional security and employment. Per capita consumption of fruits and vegetables remains below recommended levels.
3) Expenditure on horticultural products like vegetables and fruits has increased over 500% from 1987-88 to 2009-10 for both rural and urban households, indicating rising demand.
This document summarizes a paper that examines the role and challenges of small-scale agriculture in India. It notes that small and marginal farmers account for over 80% of agricultural land holdings but only 44% of operated area, indicating significant land inequality. Small farms play an important role in agricultural growth, food security, and livelihoods. However, small farmers face challenges in accessing inputs, credit, technology, and markets. Government intervention and support are still needed to level the playing field for small farms and achieve sustainable agricultural growth and food security in India.
Perspectives and prospects of second green revolution in Indian ContextPAJANCOA
This document discusses the history and perspectives of the Green Revolution in India and prospects for a Second Green Revolution. It notes that the original Green Revolution increased crop production but also degraded soils and the environment. A Second Green Revolution aims to sustainably increase yields through strategies like organic farming, drought/pest-resistant crops, empowering small farmers, and a focus on underdeveloped regions. It has the goal of sustainably feeding India's growing population through new technologies and more holistic agricultural development programs.
This article discusses the challenges facing Indian agriculture and proposes solutions. It notes that agriculture contributes less than 17% to India's GDP despite 74% of households being rural. Farmers face issues like dependence on monsoons, declining productivity, lack of market access, and small landholdings. The government has implemented initiatives like subsidies and the Green Revolution but more is needed. To improve competitiveness, the article suggests diversifying crops, using technology, providing training and market access, organizing the agricultural marketing system, and moving from a commodity focus to prioritizing farmers' livelihoods.
This document discusses problems faced by farmers in India. It notes that over 58% of rural households depend on agriculture as their primary livelihood. Some key challenges include small land holdings, lack of technical knowledge, weather-dependent farming, low incomes, underdeveloped infrastructure, and inefficient bureaucracy. Farmers also face issues with seeds, fertilizers, irrigation and undeveloped infrastructure policies that slow agricultural growth. Addressing these problems could help improve conditions for farmers and support continued development of India's agricultural sector.
Agriculture in India has a significant history. Today, India ranks second worldwide in farm output. The economic contribution of agriculture to India's GDP is steadily declining with the country's broad-based economic growth. Still, agriculture is demographically the broadest economic sector and plays a significant role in the overall socio-economic fabric of India.
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1. Agricultural Subsidies in India Boon or Curse
By Rajwinder Kaur et al
A progressive agriculture serves as a pow erfulengine of economic grow th of any country. It helps in initiating and sustaining
the development of other sectors of the economy. In view of this, after independence the Government of India adopted a
positive approach and specific programmes like new agriculture technology w ere introduced. Indian farmers being poor w ere
not in a position to buy these expensive inputs. Then the Indian Government started the scheme of subsidies on the
purchase of various agriculture inputs to facilitate the farmers. Subsidies are often criticized for their financial burden, on the
other hand there is a fear that agriculture production and income of farmers w ould decline if subsidies are curtailed. The
findings indicate that the increasing rate of total subsidies (fertilizers, electricity and irrigation) is higher than gross cropped
area (GCA) during pre, first as w ell as second phase of liberalization periods. There is a lot of variation to find out the
relationship betw een gross cropped area (GCA) and in total subsidies in zones throughout the study period. The present
study suggests that Government should keep aside its motive to please voters or strengthen the vote bank, it
should frame rational policy in which small size category farmers, who are not actual beneficiaries of subsidies,
could get more and subsides, which they do not want should be withdrawn.
I. Introduction
The socio economic structure, w hich prevailed prior to the British rule in the country, resulted in the organization of self
sufficient villages. It has been maintaining some kind of static equilibrium. The Indian peasant, though not properly
educated, has adequate experience of farming systems and he has been dependent on it for the means of living. The Royal
commission of Agriculture in India observed that both the methods of cultivation and social organization exhibit that settled
order w hich is characteristic of all countries in w hich the cultivating peasant has long lived in and closely adapted himself to
the conditions of a particular environment.
The Indian agrarian economy on the eve of independence w as critical in situation. It could be characterized totally primitive,
deteriorative and turbulent. After partition, the country is left w ith 82 per cent of the total population of undivided India as w ell
as only w ith 69 per cent of land under rice, 65 per cent under w heat and 75 per cent under all cereals. The deficiency of food
grains is quite alarming and aggravating at that time (Chahal, 1999).In view of this, after independence tremendous efforts
are made to boost the economy through agriculture as one of the tools for development. The Government of India adopted a
more positive approach and hence a w elldefined policy of integrated production programmes w ith defined targets and a
proper distribution programme is adopted along w ith other measures for the overall economic development of the country.
Specific programmes like new agriculture technology are introduced to convert agriculture into a successfuland prosperous
business, to bring more land under cultivation and to raise agriculture production. In India, the adoption of new agricultural
technique is costly than that of traditional method of cultivation. In traditional method, inputs are least expensive, on the
other hand, inputs in modern technology like high yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, farm mechanization and irrigation
are very costly and Indian farmers being poor are not in a position to buy these expensive inputs. Then on the
recommendations of food grain price committee (Jha Committee), the Government of India started the scheme of subsidies
on purchase of various agriculture inputs to facilitate the farmers (Singh, 1994).
Subsidies have occupied agricultural economists for a long time because they are pervasive in agriculture, even though
they are often applied in w ays that benefit mostly richer farmers, cause inefficiencies, lead to a heavy fiscal burden, distort
trade, and have negative environmental effects. Agricultural subsidies can play an important role in early phases of
agricultural development by addressing market failures and promoting new technologies (Fan, 2008).
All of these subsidies by reducing the prices of the inputs, served in the initial stages of green revolution, as incentives to the
farmers for adopting the new ly introduced seed -cum-fertilizer technology. These helped in raising the agricultural output,
after some time, the amount paid on these subsidies began to rise . The input subsidies have often been accused
of causing most harmful effect in terms of reduced public investment in agriculture on account of the erosion of
investible resources, and wasteful use of scarce resources like water and power. Further, apart from causing
unsustainable fiscal deficits, these subsidies by encouraging the intensive use of inputs in limited pockets have led
to lowering the productivity of inputs, reducing employment elasticity of output through the substitution of capital
for labour and environmental degradation such as lowering of water tables.(Gulati,2003).
In India, at present centre as w ell as state governments are providing subsidies on fertilizers, irrigation (canal w ater),
electricity and other subsidies to marginal farmers and farmers’ cooperative societies in the form of seeds, development of
oil seeds, pulses, cotton, rice, maize and crop insurance schemes and price support schemes etc. Out of these subsidies,
the Central Government of India provides indirect subsidies to farmers on the purchase of fertilizers from 1977, w hereas
state governments are providing subsidies on irrigation as w ell as on electricity (Government of Punjab, Agriculture
Department, Chandigarh).
Review of literature of the past theory and practice is necessary w hen conducting any research w ork. Sharma, (1982)
examined the impact of agricultural subsidies on national income and agricultural production.For this purpose the author
used the time period from 1970-71 to 1981-82 and a general equilibrium model. The study revealed that during this period,
agricultural subsidies affected the national income and agriculture production positively. Gupta, (1984) tried to analyse the
agricultural subsidies in India from 1970-71 to 1982-83. The author used linear regression model. The study show ed that
during this period, the use of agricultural subsidies increased at faster rate but there w as a large inter-state disparity.
Sharma, (1990) revealed in this study that subsidies have become unsustainable. In order to release resources for higher
investments in the agricultural sector, large scale price and institutional reforms are needed to relieve the pressure of
subsidies on the exchequer. Gulati, (2007)review ed the trends in government subsidies and investments in and for Indian
agriculture. The author suggested that to sustain long-term grow th in agricultural production and therefore provide a long -
term solution to poverty reduction, the government should cut subsidies of fertilizer, irrigation, Pow er and credit and increase
2. investments in agricultural research and development, rural, infrastructure and education. Promoting non -farm opportunities
are also important.
From the above studies, it may conclude that agriculture subsidies are a w orldw ide phenomenon. Some studies show ed the
distribution pattern of agriculture subsidies in different countries and in different states of India. Whereas some studies
show ed the impact of agriculture subsidies on income of farmers of different states of India, on agriculture production, on
gross cropped area, on cropping pattern etc.
Subsidies are often criticized for their financial burden. Some researchers assert to the extent that these should be
w ithdraw n in a phased manner, such a step w ill reduce the fiscal deficit, improve the efficiency of resources use, funds for
public investment in agriculture. On the other hand, there is a fear that agriculture production and income of farmers w ould
decline if subsidies are curtailed. These are very important issues, w hich need serious investigation.
The objectives of the present study are to study the grow th and distribution of agricultural subsidies in India, to study the
impact of agricultural subsidies in India, to suggest w ays and means for giving agricultural subsidies to farmers of India.
The present study is related to agricultural subsidies in India from 1980-81 to 2008-09. In this study agriculture subsidies of
fertilizers, electricity, irrigation (canal w ater), seeds, machinery etc. are discussed during pre-liberalisation period (1980-81 to
1985 -86), first phase of liberalisation period (1990-91 to 1996-97) as w ellas during second phase of liberalisation period
(2000-01 to 2008-09). For analysing the grow th and distribution pattern of agriculture subsidies, five zones i.e. south zone
(includes Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadw eep),
w est zone (includes Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Daman and Diu and Dadra
Nagar Haveli), east zone (Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal), north zone (Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh,
Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Chandigarh) and north -east zone (Assam, Tripura,
Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh,Mizoram and Sikkim) have been taken.
II.Gross Cropped Area in India
Land is the fundamental basis for the most of the human or natural activities and is one of the major natural resources on
earth. Agricultural productivity is entirely dependent on the availability of suitable land (State of Environment Punjab –2007).
In India, there are competing demands of area available for cultivation from increase in rural habitations, forestation,
urbanisation and Industrialisation. Consequently, gross cropped area in the country has registered a rapid deceleration in its
grow th over time (Bhalla, 2009).
In this section , an attempt is made to analyse the gross copped area (GCA), total subsidies, fertilizers, electricity and
subsidies at India as w ell as zone levels. The gross cropped area (GCA) in India during 1980-81 to 2006-07 is
show n in table
1. This table reveals the w est zone got topmost position, follow ed by north zone, south zone, east zone and north -east zone
throughout the study period. In India, GCA has show n variations i.e. it has increased from 1,73,324 thousand hectares in
1980 -81 to 1,85,403 thousand hectares in 1990-91 and further increased to 1,88,601 thousand hectares in 1996-97, it has
declined to 1,86,565 thousand hectares in 2000-01 and further declined to 1,75,678 thousand hectares in 2006-07. As zone
w ise analysis show s that in w est zone, the GCA has increased from 69,882 thousand hectares in 1980-81 to 75,659
thousand hectares in 1990-91 and further increased to 78,097 thousand hectares in 1996-97 and declined to 72,833
thousand hectares in 2006-07.
In north zone, it has increased from 38,806 thousand hectares in 1980-81 to 42,132 thousand hectares
in 1996-97 and declined to 39,780 thousand hectares in 2006-07, w hereas in south zone, the GCA has increased
from 32,363 thousand hectares in 1980-81 to 34,688 thousand hectares in 1990-91 and further increased to
35,333 thousand hectares in 1996-97 and declined to 35,271 thousand hectares in 2000-01 and again increased
to 36,368 thousand hectares in 2006-07.
In east zone, the GCA has increased from 27,514 thousand hectares in 1980-81 to 28,741 thousand hectares in 1990-91
and declined to 27,416 thousand hectares in 1996-97 and further declined to 20,246 thousand hectares in 2006-07, on the
hand the GCA has increased from 4,759 thousand hectares in 1980-81 to 5,163 thousand hectares in 1985-86 and further
increased to 6,451 thousand hectares in 2006-07 in north -east zone.
Table 1
Zone -Wise Distribution of Gross Cropped Area in India during 1980-81 to 2006-07(In 000 hectares)
Years
Zones 1980-81 1985-86 1990-91 1996-97 2000-01 2006-07
South 32,363 33,054 34,688 35,333 35,271 36,368
(18.67) (18.62) (18.71) (18.73) (18.91) (20.70)
West 69,882 71,628 75,659 78,097 75,231 72,833
(40.32) (40.35) (40.81) (41.41) (40.32) (41.46)
North 38,806 39,918 40,969 42,132 43,233 39,780
(22.39) (22.49) (22.10) (22.34) (23.17) (22.64)
East 27,514 27,763 28,741 27,416 27,043 20,246
(15.87) (15.64) (15.50) (14.54) (14.50) (11.52)
North-East 4,759 5,163 5,346 5,623 5,787 6,451
(2.75) (2.91) (2.88) (2.98) (3.10) (3.67)
India 1,73,324 1,77,526 1,85,403 1,88,601 1,86,565 1,75,678
(100) (100) (100) (100) (100) (100)
Source:Government of Punjab, Statistical Abstract, Various YearsNote: -Percentages are show n in parentheses.
III.Agricultural Subsidies in India
Subsidies are among the most pow erfulinstruments for manipulation or balancing the grow th rate of production and trade in
various sectors and regions and for an equitable distribution of income for the protection of w eaker sections of society. The
3. support and procurement prices for more agricultural production are some of the important measures, w hich are done to
protect the interests of farmers. During the last decade subsidies provided by government of India have grow n at a very
rapid rate. The subsidies rose from 1.7 per cent of total budget expenditure in 1970-71 to more than10 per cent in 1980-81.
Agricultural subsidies and food subsidies constituted above 10 per cent of the total subsidies in country (Halmandage,
2010).
The distribution of total subsidies (fertilizer, electricity and irrigation subsidies) in India during 1980-81 to 2008-09
are show n in table 2.
In 1980-81, the total subsidies have increased from Rs.1,228.54 crores to Rs.4,796.16 crores in 1985-86 and further
increased to Rs.1,15,952.20 crores in 2008-09. The fertilizers subsidies have increased from Rs.471 crores in 1980-81 to
Rs.13,724.05 crores in 2000-01 and further increased to Rs.1,01,180.68 crores in 2008-08, w hereas the electr
icity subsidy has increased from Rs. 357.56 crores in 1980-81 to Rs.4,621 crores in 1990-91 and further increased to
Rs.26,904 crores in 2000-1 and declined to Rs.14,771.52 crores in 2008-09. The irrigation subsidy (Canal w ater) has
increased from Rs. 399.10 crores in 1980-81 to Rs.3,917.41 crores in 1990-91 and further increased to Rs.14,711.71 crores
in post liberalization period (2000-01).The percentage share of fertilizers subsidies in total subsidies has declined from 38.41
in 1980-81 to 35.20 in 1990-91 and further declined to 24.80 in 2000-01 and increased to 87.26 in 2008-09. Whereas the
percentage share of electricity subsidy has increased from 29.10 in 1980-81 to 35.07 in 1990-91 and further increased to
48.62 in 2000-01 and declined to 12.74 in 2008-09, on the other hand, the percentage share of irrigation subsidy is 32.49,
34.76 and 26.58 in 1980-81, 1985-86 and 2000-01 respectively.
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Table 2
Distribution of Total Subsidies in India during 1980-01 to 2008-09(In Rs. Crores) Subsidies/
Years Fertilizers Electricity Irrigation Total
1980-81 471.88 357.56 399.10 1,228.54
(38.41) (29.10) (32.49) (100.00)
1985-86 1,804.80 1,324.15 1,667.21 4,796.16
(37.63) (27.61) (34.76) (100.00)
1990-91 4,638.56 4,621.00 3,917.41 13,176.97
(35.20) (35.07) (29.73) (100.00)
1996-97 8,148.41 15,594.00 10,404.73 34,147.14
(23.86) (45.67) (30.47) (100.00)
2000-01 13,724.05 26,904.00 14,711.71 55,339.76
(24.80) (48.62) (26.58) (100.00)
2008-09 1,01,180.68 14,771.52 - 1,15,952.20
(87.26) (12.74) _ (100.00)
Source: (1) Government of India, Fertilizers Association, Fertilizer Statistics, various issues, New Delhi.(2) Government of
India, State Electricity Boards, Annual Reports, Various Years.
Note: Percentages are show n in parentheses
From the above table, it is found that at national level during pre as w ell as post liberalisation periods,the total subsidies
have increased at different increasing rates and in absolute terms. In 2008-09, the total subsidies have increased by 94.38
times than that of 1980-81, w hereas fertilizers subsidies tw enty nine times,electricity subsidy 75.24 times and irrigation
subsidy by 36.86 times in 2000-01 as compared to pre-liberalisation period (1980-81). In pre-liberalisation period (1990-91),
fertilizers subsidies have increased by 1.00 times and 1.18 times than that of electricity subsidy and irrigation subsidy
respectively. In 2000-01,electricity subsidy has increased by 1.83 times more and 1.96 times than that of irrigation subsidy
and fertilizers subsidies .Zone-w ise distribution of total subsidies in India during 1980-81 to 2008-09 is show n in table 3. This
table show s that in all the zones of India, total subsidies have increased during pre as w ellas post liberalisation periods. In
south zone, these have increased from Rs.354.61 crores in 1980-81 to Rs.3,397.63 crores in 1990-91 and further increased
to Rs.30,300.42 crores in 2008-09, w hereas in w est zone, these have increased from Rs.311.23 crores in 1980-81 to
Rs.4,430.34 crores in 1990-91 and further increased to Rs.32,581.17 crores in 2008-09. In north zone, total subsidies have
risen up from Rs.448.29 crores in 1980-81 to Rs.3,985.42 crores in 1990-91 and further risen up to Rs.36,852.04 crores in
2008-09. On the other hand, in east zone, these have increased from Rs.103.58 crores in 1980-81 to Rs.1,261.16 crores in
1990-91 and further increased to Rs.15,174.20 crores in 2008-09 and north-east zone, has got Rs.10.84 crores, Rs.36.57
crores and to Rs.1,044.36 crores in 1980-81, 1985-86 and 2008-09 respectively.
Percentage -w ise analysis show s that the north zone has got topmost position by receiving (36.49 per cent in 1980-81 and
32.20 per cent in 1985-86) during pre-liberalisation period, w hereas w est zone has got first position (33.62 per cent in 1990-
91 and 41.47 per cent in 1996-97) during first phase of liberalisation period. West zone is leading among all the other states
by getting the maximum percentage share (39.65 per cent) follow ed by south zone, north zone, east zone, and north-east
zone in 2000-01, w hereas in 2008-09 north zone is ahead among all the other states by receiving major the percentage
share (31.80 per cent), follow ed by w est zone, south zone, east zone and north-east zone.
Table 3 Zone -Wise Distribution of Total Subsidies in India during 1980-81 to 2008-09(In Rs. Crores)Years/Zones
1980-81 1985-86 1990-91 1996-97 2000-01 2008-09
South 354.61 1,292.88 3,397.63 9,691.15 16,693.26 30,300.42
(28.86) (26.96) (27.78) (28.38) (30.18) (26.13)
West 311.23 1,413.15 4,430.34 14,162.44 21,931.10 32,581.17
(25.33) (29.46) (33.62) (41.47) (39.65) (28.09)
North 448.29 1,544.41 3,985.42 7,634.06 12,200.55 36,852.04
(36.49) (32.20) (30.25) (22.36) (22.01) (31.80)
4. East 103.58 509.14 1,261.16 2,534.88 4,247.28 15,174.20
(8.43) (10.62) (9.57) (7.42) (7.68) (13.09)
North-East10.84 36.57 102.42 124.62 267.58 1,044.36
(0.88) (0.76) (0.78) (0.36) (0.48) (0.90)
India 1,228.54 (100) 4,796.16(100) 13,176.97(100) 34,147.14(100) 55,316.13(100) 1,15,977.84(100)
Source:(1) Government of India, Fertilizers Association, Fertilizer Statistics, various issues, New Delhi.
(2) Government of India, State Electricity Boards, Annual Reports, Various Years.
Note:
(1) Total subsidies are calculated by adding subsidies of electricity, irrigation and fertilizers only given in zone basis
(2) Percentages are show n in parentheses
From the above table, it is concluded that total subsidies at national level as w ellas zone level have increased in absolute
terms during pre and post liberalisation periods. At national level in 2008-09, these have risen up more than nine times as
compared to 1990-91. As zone -w ise, in east zone these have increased the maximum i.e. tw elve times among all the other
zones, w hereas in w est zone these have increased by only seven times.
IV.
Agricultural Subsidies and Productivity of Crops in India
Substantial additional grow th in agricultural production needed to meet the basic necessities of large
and grow ing population. It is also needed to generate agricultural surplus require for economic development
w ith emphasis on employment equity. The bulk of grow th is agricultural production w ill have to come from
continuous increase in the productivity of land, yield based grow th cannot sustain w ithout removing soil fertility
constraints and promote technological change. Among the various agriculture subsidies, fertilizer subsidy is the
next largest food subsidy. Fertilizer subsidy is a development subsidy, w hich accelerate the fertilizer use and
thus promote agriultural production. The central government removed the subsidy of fertilizer in the year 2003.
There after agricultural production gradually decreased. The farmers w ere not able to purchased fertilizer on the
higher price. In such a case farmers, fertilizer use for of their agricultural production gradually declined
(Halmandage, 2010).
The overall rate of agricultural production is decreasing and production cost is increasing due to
removal of agricultural subsidy. The removal of subsidy w ould affect the agricultural sector and economy.
Subsidies are among the most pow erfulinstrument for manipulating or balancing the grow th rate of production
and trade in various sectors for an equitable distribution of income for protection of w eaker sections of the
society. The support and procurement prices of major agricultural production are some of the important
measures w hich are done to protect the interest of farmers and w eaker sections of consumers. Substantial
additional grow th in agricultural production is needed to meet basic necessities for a larger grow ing population.
It is also needed to generate agricultural surplus required for economic development w ith emphasis on
employment equity. The agricultural production increased in initial period gradually after than the fertilizer
subsidies w ere reduced. The overall economy effected. The government policy of subsidy is very w ell for
protection of the w eaker sections and marginal farmers (Halmandage, 2010).
In this section , an attempt is made to analyse the relationship betw een total subsidies (including
fertilizers, electricity and irrigation) and productivity. Zone-w ise distribution of total subsidies and productivity
of crops in India during 1980-81 to 2006-07 are show n in table 4. It is observed that at India level, the total
subsidies have increased during the pre and post liberalisation periods, w hereas productivity increased except in
1996-97. At all India level, the total subsidies per hectare have increased from Rs.1,362.59 in 1980- to
Rs.14,134.59 (171.02 per cent) in 1990-91 and further increased to Rs.1,17,595.59 (85.38 per cent as compared
to 2001). On the other hand, productivity in kgs per hectare has increased from 4,67,491 in 1980-81 to 17,75,699 (44.63 pe
r cent) in 1990-91 and declined to 14,56,191 (17.99 per cent) in 1996-97 and again increased to 19,53,815 (13.28 per cent)
in 2006-07.
The zone w ise comparison show s that in south zone, total subsidies have increased from Rs.439.59 in
1980-81 to Rs. 33,825.92 in 2006-07, w hereas there is variation in change in the productivity i.e. it has
increased from 76,335 kgs in 1980-81 to 4,96,733 kgs. in 1990-91 and declined to 4,06,587 kgs. in 1996-97 and
again increased to 5,46,465 kgs. in 2006-07. The total subsidies have increased from Rs.219.34 in 1980-81 to
Rs.29,069.85 in 2006-07, w hereas the productivity has increased from 1,03,412 kgs. in 1980-81 to 3,76,109 kgs.
in 1990-91 and declined to 3,29,723 kgs. in 1996-97 and again increased to 421954 kgs. in 2006-07 in West
zone.North zone has got Rs.489.09 as total subsides in 1980-81, w hich has increased to Rs.10,436.22 in
1996-97. This table show s that this zone has got subsides of Rs.14,200.76 and Rs. 31,536.06 in 2000-01 and
2006-07 respectively. The productivity of this zone has increased from 1,38,069 kgs. in 1980-81 to 3,65,489 kgs. in 1990-91
and declined to 3,17,125 kgs. in 1996-97 and again increased to 4,05,553 kgs. in 2006-07. The total subsidies have
increased from Rs.98.89 in 1980-81 to Rs. 13,118.88(284.05 per cent as compared to 2000-01) in 2006-07 and productivity
has increased from 83,199 kgs. in 1980-81 to 2,92,749 kgs. in 2006-07 in north-east zone.
This table further reveals the percentage share of total subsidies in south zone at all India level, has
declined from 32.26 in 1980-81 to 26.81 in 1990-91 and increased to 32.92 in 1996-97 and again declined to
28.76 in 2006-07, w hereas the percentage share in productivity increased to 16.32 in 1980-81 to 31.18 in 1985-86 and
declined to 26.61 in 2000-01 and again increased to 27.97 in 2006-07. The percentage share of w est zone
in total subsidies, has increased from 16.10 per cent in 1980-81 to 25.99 in 1996-97 and declined to 24.72 in
2006-07 and the percentage share in productivity increased from 22.12 in 1980-81 to 26.01 in 1985-86 and
declined to 21.18 in 1990-91 and again increased to 21.60 in 2006-07. North zone has got first position by
receiving 35.89 per cent share of total subsidies and 29.53 of productivity at all India level in 1980-81. Whereas
5. it has got the same rank in case of subsidies in 1985-86 and 1990-91 and second in 1996-97, 2006-07 and third
in 2000-01, on the other hand, it has got third position in 1985-86, 1990-91, 1996-97 and in 2006-07 in
productivity.
East zone is that zone w hose percentage share in productivity is more than its percentage share in
subsidies during pre as w ellas post liberalisation periods. A lot of variation is seen in east as w ell as north-east
zones in subsidies and in productivity during pre and post liberalisation periods .Table 4 (Plz refer the table no 4 in
landscape)
Above table reveals that during pre as w ell as post liberalisation periods, at country level as w ellas
zone level, the total subsidies have increased in absolute terms, w hereas at India level as w ell as in south, w est,
north, north-east zones, productivity has also increased except in 1996-97 and in east zone productivity has
declined during 1996-97 to 2000-01. As compared to post -liberalisation period (2006-07) w ith pre-liberalisation
period (1990-91), it is observed that in India, subsidies have increased 8.32 times, w hereas productivity
increased by only 1.1 times. While comparing the same time period, as zone level analysis show s that in w est
zone, subsidies have increased the maximum number of times i.e. 11.95 times, follow ed by south zone (8.93
times), east zone (7.67 times), north zone (7.49 times) and north-east zone (6.28 times), On the other hand
productivity has increased maximum i.e. 1.90 times in south zone, follow ed by w est zone (1.12 times), north
zone (1.11 times), east zone (1.1 times) and north-east zone (1.05 times). In 1990-91, south zone has got near
about three times of total subsidies and has near about tw o times of productivity, w hereas in 2006-07, it has
received 3.37 times of subsidies and has near about tw o times of productivity as compared to east zone.
V.
Fiscal Deficitand Total Subsidies in India
The combined deficit of all the governments of India is show n in table 5. This table indicates that the combined deficit of
centre as w ellas state governments has increased from Rs.12,012 crores in 1980 -81 to Rs.1,03,294 crores in 1996-97 and
again increased to Rs.4,83,341 crores in 2008-09. The fiscal deficit of centre government has increased from Rs.8,299
crores in 1980-81 to Rs.44,632 crores in 1985-86, Rs.1,18,816 crores in 2000-01 and further increased to Rs.3,36,992
crores in 2008-09, w hereas the fiscal deficit of state governments has increased from Rs.3,713 crores in 1980-81 to
Rs.18,787 crores in 1990-91, Rs.87,922 crores in 2000-01 and further increased to Rs.1,46,349 crores in 2008-09.
Subsidies given by centre government (fertilizers) have increased from Rs.471.88 crores in 1980-81 to Rs.3,888.60
crores in 1990-91, Rs.16,261.05 crores in 2000-01 and further increased to Rs.1,34,340.68 crores in
2008-09. On the other hand, the agriculture subsidies (electricity and irrigation) given by state governments
have increased from Rs.756.66 crores in 1980-81 to Rs.8,538.41 crores in 1990-91 to Rs.41,615.71 crores in
2000-01 and further increased to Rs.44,242.44 crores in 2005-06.
It is found that the percentage share of electricity as w ell as irrigation subsidies in state government’s
fiscal deficit is high as compared to fertilizers subsidies in centre government’s fiscal deficit during pre as w ell
as post liberalisation periods except in 2008-09. The percentage share of fertilizers subsidies in centre
government has increased from 5.69 per cent in 1980-81 to 8.71 per cent in 1990-91, to 39.86 per cent in 2008-09. It is seen
that the percentage share of subsidies provided by centre government is increasing in centre’s fiscal deficit during 1980-81
to 2008-09, w hereas same trend of percentage share in state government’s fiscal deficit is also found in case of subsidies
provided by state governments except in 2008-09.
TABLE 5
(Plz refer the table no 5 in landscape)
Above table concludesthat in thefiscal deficit of centre aswell asstates governmenthas increased throughout the study period. Subsidies
given by centre governmenthave also increased in all thisperiod,whereassubsidiesprovided by state governmentsdeclined in post
liberalisation period(2008-09). Thepercentage share of total subsidies(including centre and state governments) in fiscal deficit has
increased except in 2000-01.Aspost-liberalisation (2008-09) iscompared to pre-liberalisationperiod (1990-91), the centre subsidieshave
increased by 34.55 times, state subsidies4.5 timesand share of total subsidiesin combined fiscal deficit is1.8 times.
VI.
Major Findings
It is observed from the analysis that at national level as w ellas zone level, there is unequal distribution of total subsidies
during the study period. The increasing rate of total subsidies (fertilizers, electricity and irrigation) is higher than gross
cropped area (GCA) during pre, first as w ell as second phase of liberalization periods. In total subsidies during pre-
liberalisation period, the percentage share of fertilizers subsidies is maximum (38.41 in 1980-81 and 37.63 in 1985-
86), w hereas during 1990-91 to 2000-01, the percentage share of electricity subsidies is maximum and again in 2008
-09 fertilizers subsidies has got major percentage share 87.26 per cent in total subsidies. There is a lot of variation to find
out the relationship betw een gross cropped area (GCA) and in total subsidies in zones throughout the study period. As zone
level, it is observed that there is a negative relationship betw een GCA and total subsidies, in w est zone and in north zone (in
2006-07) and in east zone (1996-97 and in 2006-07). It is seen that there is a direct relationship in GCA and total subsidies
i.e. GCA as w ell as total subsidies have increased at zone level in w est and in north (during 1980-81 to 2000-01), in
south zone (during 1980-81 to 1996-07) and in north-east zone (during 1980-81 to 2006-07). From the above
discussion, it is concluded that in India, the total subsidies of fertilizers, electricity and of irrigation have
increased in terms of per hectare during pre, first as w ellas second liberalisation periods, w hereas the increasing
rate is higher in 1985-86 among all the other years and low est rate in 2000-01. Productivity has declined in the
year 1996-97 at country as w ell as zone level.