Discuss the different types of subsidies and supports provided by the Government of India to agricultural sector. Examine the related issues pertaining to Agreement on Agriculture of World Trade Organisation (WTO).
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Use it to show border protection and mission funding as forms of support to oilseed farmers, and the tension between such support and consumer relief.
- Duty on crude edible oils was raised from nil to 20% on 14 September 2024 to support farmers, cut to 10% in May 2025 and to 5% or nil from 24 September 2026.
- NMEO-Oilseeds (October 2024, ₹10,103 crore for 2024-25 to 2030-31) aims to raise primary oilseed output from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes.
- Farmers' groups argue cheap imports depress domestic oilseed prices; price deficiency payments or assured procurement can shield farmers when duties fall.
Also related
- PM-KISAN
PM-KISAN sits alongside input subsidies and MSP; classify it under the Agreement on Agriculture boxes.
- World Trade Organization
Repeats the 2023 theme: India's farm support measured against WTO Agreement on Agriculture limits.