Estimates Committee Report on Organic Farming Reforms
Why in the news
Parliament’s Estimates Committee asked the Agriculture Ministry to institutionalise reforms for sustainable farming.
Key facts
- Address bio-fertiliser shortages and labour costs through subsidies, e.g. under MOVCDNER.
- NICRA: climate-resilient varieties, risk models, farmer training.
- AI alerts on weather, pests and crop health; affordable digital tools.
Market access
- Dedicated organic retail outlets.
- Better logistics for price realisation.
KVK accountability
- Rankings by district to raise accountability.
- Resume third-party evaluation to track progress.
Exam angle
- Committee: Estimates Committee.
- Assessor of KVKs in 2018: NILERD.