Junior Science Refresher this is science magazine in india Published this article page no 79 Current Scenario As of now farmers are bound to sell their agricultural produce only to Licensees in APMCs as per the APMC Act. This creates hindrances in free flow of Agricultural Produce and Fragmentation of Markets and Supply Chain and consequently less price realization for farmers. A Central law will be formulated to provide – o Adequate choices to farmer to sell produce at attractive price o Barrier free InterState Trade o Framework for etrading of agriculture produce. Indirectly the law will also provide a legal framework for facilitation of contract farming. Agriculture Produce Price and Quality Assurance A facilitative legal framework is to be created to enable farmers for engaging with processors aggregators large retailers exporters etc. in a fair and transparent manner. Risk mitigation for farmers assured returns and quality standardisation are envisaged to be an integral part of the framework. Need for this such a framework Generally farmers dont have an enforceable standard mechanism to ensure predictability in the prices of commodities before sowing. o Private sector investment in provision of inputs and contribution of their scientific knowhow in the agriculture sector is hindered due to absence of a clear framework. OTHER INITIATIVES ANNOUNCED IN THE PACKAGE 12.4. INDUSTRIAL SECTORAL REFORMS ANNOUNCED IN THE PACKAGE Overview Policy and structural Reforms have been announced For FastTrack Investments and upgrading infrastructure to boost growth and create jobs in the country. National Animal Disease Control Programme It was launched for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis. More about the Programme o It ensures 100% vaccination of cattle buffalo sheep goat and pig population (total 53 crore animals) for aforesaid diseases. o Till date about 1.5 crore cows & buffaloes have been vaccinated and tagged. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund junior science refresher magazine buy.
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