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Industry Raises Concerns Over Proposed Pesticides Bill Why in the News ? An industry body, CropLife India, has flagged gaps in the draft Pesticides Management Bill, urging reforms to ensure faster access to modern crop protection technologies through streamlined environmental clearances, as the government plans to introduce an amended Bill in Parliament. Industry Concerns and …
Read MoreReforming Fertiliser Policy Amid Global Conflict Pressures Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Agricultural Resources ,Mobilization of Resources ,Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies Why in the News ? The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts involving Russia-Ukraine and West Asia, have disrupted global fertiliser supply chains and increased prices. This has exposed India’s heavy import …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Amid concerns about a potential wheat shortage, the Indian government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act. The government aims to prevent hoarding by setting maximum stock limits under the Stock Limit Order, effective June 24 until March 31, 2025. Key Restrictions Imposed: Traders and wholesalers can hold up to 3,000 tonnes …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s rice stocks in state-owned granaries are at a record high, prompting the government to consider reducing inventories by increasing rice allocation in the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and lowering prices for open market sales. Despite the surplus, rice inflation remains high due to insufficient uptake of government …
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