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Doubling Farmers’ Income

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

Focuses on the government’s ambition to double average farmers’ incomes through measures like better crop productivity, expanded irrigation, minimized post-harvest losses, market reforms, and value addition. Exam notes emphasize how diversifying into high-value crops, allied sectors (dairy, fisheries), and efficient supply chains can enhance profitability, while also analyzing constraints like small landholdings and volatile market prices.

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