Subject: Economics
Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy
Robust agricultural marketing systems ensure fair farmer prices, reduce wastage, and benefit consumers. India’s marketing channels suffer from fragmentation and inefficiencies, often leading to high post-harvest losses. Government-led agencies like FCI manage buffer stocks, while APMC acts impose regulations on mandis. Reform measures—like direct farmer-market links, contract farming, and e-NAM—seek to improve transparency and competition. Understanding logistics, cold chains, and the role of cooperatives (AMUL model) is vital. Questions may arise on how marketing reforms can tackle middlemen exploitation, enhance exports, and integrate farmers into value chains.
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