Mains • GS-III • 2017 • Q.15
Farm Subsidies
How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?
Syllabus Connection
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. (GS-III)
NCERT Connection
Ch.2: Sectors of the Indian Economy
Economics • Class 10 • Class 10 Understanding Economic Development
Ch.6: Rural Development
Economics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Economic Development
Ch.6: Manufacturing Industries
Geography • Class 10 • Class 10 Contemporary India II