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What steps have been taken by government to Increase the agricultural production?

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Steps taken by the government to increase agricultural production :

  • Irrigation facilities have been developed in the country with the help of irrigation plans.
  • Government provides chemical fertilizers like NPK (nitrogen, phosphorous and potash), DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) and urea to farmers at subsidized rates.
  • Government provides monetary loans are provided to needy farmers through agricultural loan plans. Monetary aid is provided in the form of subsidy or advances money as well as subsidies in the prices of best quality seeds, pesticides, pump sets or tractors.
  • Guidance about scientific methods of agriculture is provided through print and electronic media.
  • Agriculture Universities have been established in almost all the states of the country to ready expert and educated farmers as well as agriculture scientists.
  • To ensure that farmers get proper rates for their produce, modern trade centres (Local Marketing Yards) have been set up.
  • Storehouses, as well as transport and communication facilities, have been increased at government as well as co-operative level.
  • Farmers are given insurance protection with the help of agricultural insurance policies.
  • Many times the government itself purchases produce like ground nuts or onions. To ensure that the farmers get correct rates, many state governments themselves purchase crops like grains, cotton and sugarcane on a large scale.

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