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Government Intervention in Foodgrain Markets in the New Context

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  • Chand, Ramesh

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The study discuss positive contributions of food policy followed in the country and indicate the limits beyond which government intervention turns counterproductive. It emphasizes the importance of demand side factors in planning government intervention and favourable environment for participation of private trade in grain markets. The author makes innovative and bold suggestions for reforms in government intervention in foodgrain markets that are consistent with present demand, supply, trade and policy FOREWORD xi scenario and which would help in promoting efficiency in production, regional equity, output growth and private sector participation.

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  • Chand, Ramesh, 2003. "Government Intervention in Foodgrain Markets in the New Context," Policy Papers 344977, ICAR National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:icar24:344977
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.344977
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    1. Chand, Ramesh, 1997. "Import Liberalisation and Indian Agriculture The Challenge and Strategy," Policy Papers 344980, ICAR National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP).
    2. Pal, Suresh & Singh, Alka, 1997. "Agricultural Research and Extension in India: Institutional Structure and Investments," Policy Papers 344965, ICAR National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP).
    3. Birthal, Pratap S. & Kumar, Anjani & Ravishankar, A. & Pandey, U. K., 1999. "Sources of Growth in the Livestock Sector," Policy Papers 345002, ICAR National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP).
    4. Maji, C. C. & Bhattacharya, A., 1995. "GAIT and Agricultural Exports - Hopes and Realities," Policy Papers 344976, ICAR National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP).
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