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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

General Studies-3; Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.   Introduction The Union Cabinet’s approval of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses marks a critical step toward self-sufficiency …

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“Marketing reforms in horticulture are as crucial as production reforms.” Examine the challenges in India’s horticultural marketing system. Discuss how farmer cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) can strengthen the value chain.

Topic: Upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. Q5. “Marketing reforms in horticulture are as crucial as production reforms.” Examine the challenges in India’s horticultural marketing system. Discuss how farmer cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) can strengthen the value chain. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Horticulture now surpasses food …

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