GS-3Specific Microtheme

Rationalization of Subsidies: Phasing Out vs. Targeted Re-direction to Smallholders

Mapped under Direct vs Indirect Farm Subsidies → Topic 08 Farm Subsidies MSP PDS Technology Missions

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Other Microthemes in Direct vs Indirect Farm Subsidies:

Direct Farm Subsidies: PM-KISAN, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Models Indirect Subsidies: Power/Electricity, Irrigation, and Credit Subsidies (KCC)Fiscal Burden, Resource Misallocation, Environmental Footprint (Groundwater/Soil)Rationalization of Subsidies: Phasing Out vs. Targeted Re-direction to Smallholders

UPSC Mains Questions on "Rationalization of Subsidies: Phasing Out vs. Targeted Re-direction to Smallholders" (1)

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What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the farmers from the low income trap?

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