Question 5GS3GS3
Why has India become increasingly import-dependent for edible oils despite being a major agricultural economy?
Main Body
India is the 2nd largest agricultural producer in the world. # Major Agri Economy: 1st — in Milk Production 3rd — in Aquaculture 2nd — in Wheat, Rice 2nd — in Poultry Products → However, India is increasingly import dependent for edible oils tag India imports 80% of edible oil # Reasons Behind This Anomaly: 1) MSP Skewed Cropping Pattern - Greater focus on wheat and rice
2Lack of Incentives for oil seed production - in form of MSP 3) Cheap Imports from Malaysia, Thailand hinder — oil seeds development 4) lack of Awareness among the farming community # Way Forward: 1) National Mission for Oil Seeds — Edible Oil 2) Import Restrictions — through higher customs 3) Hidden the base of MSP — to include Oil seeds and Pulses (As per Sanjay Agrawal Committee) Hence Need for India is to become "Atmanirbhar" in edible oils
— Rasneet Kaur · AIR 51
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Conclusion
Hence Need for India is to become "Atmanirbhar" in edible oils
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Topper
Rasneet Kaur
AIR 51
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Agriculture and Food Security
Cropping pattern and irrigation
Edible Oil Production and Import Dependency
Writing Stats
158
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
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