Underutilization of Operation Greens Scheme

Underutilization of Operation Greens Scheme Why in News? A recent Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) report has highlighted the underperformance of the Operation Greens (OG) scheme, drawing attention to its limited success in addressing challenges in agricultural markets and post-harvest losses. The report raises concerns about the government’s ability to stabilize crop prices and

Underutilization of Operation Greens Scheme

Underutilization of Operation Greens Scheme Why in News? A recent Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) report has highlighted the underperformance of the Operation Greens (OG) scheme, drawing attention to its limited success in addressing challenges in agricultural markets and post-harvest losses. The report raises concerns about the government’s ability to stabilize crop prices and

MSP Hike and related concerns

Why in the News? Central Govt. ministries and departments recently casted apprehensions to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare’s proposal to hike the minimum support price (MSP) for kharif crops in the 2023-24 season.   MSP hike: The cabinet approved the increase in MSP ranging from 6% to 10% as per the recommendations of the Commission for Agricu