Future Of Farming: Dr. Gulati's Call For Agri Council & R&D Investment

Dr. Ashok Gulati, Distinguished Professor at ICRIER, proposes creating an Agri Council similar to the GST Council to engage with diverse farm sectors and states for nationwide reforms. Highlighting the unique needs of states like Punjab and Kerala, he emphasizes building trust through dialogue. Addressing farmers' risks from nature and markets, he advocates for climate-smart agriculture, investment in R&D, and a robust extension system. He also suggests prioritizing the PM Fasal Bima Yojana with technology for automatic compensation. he calls for a crop-neutral incentive structure for pulses and oilseeds to ensure fair minimum support prices and stabilize procurement.