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Date: 16-11-2022
Subject- AP Economy
Syllabus- Contribution to SGDP-Regional
disparities in irrigation and agricultural
development -changing cropping pattern - focus
on horticulture and fisheries and dairying –
Government schemes to promote agriculture in
Andhra Pradesh.
Number of questions- Mains: 02, Prelims – 10
Mains Questions of the day:
1. Discuss in detail about fisheries sector in AP
and efforts from government of AP to support
fisheries.
Introduction:
AP is contributing about 30.82% of National fish
production and is a major exporter of Shrimp in
India with share of 36.21% in total value of sea
food exports of the country during 2021-22. 36.13
Lakh Tonnes of fish and prawn is produced in the
state.
Body:
Describe in detail about various efforts from
government of AP to support fisheries.
Conclusion:
the State government aims to increase the per
capita consumption of seafood in the State to 18-
21 kg by way of selling at least 30% (equivalent to
15 lakh tonnes) of aqua produce within the State
through the fish Andhra initiative, which is aligned
to improve overall growth in the state.
Content:
1. Under Y.S.R. Matsyakara Bharosa, an amount
of Rs.94.272 crores relief is provided to 94272
fishermen during fishing ban period.
2. During 2021-22 (up to December,2021),
Government provided HSD oil subsidy @
Rs.9.00 per litre to benefit 17,770 boats with
Rs.41.00 crores.
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3. The government enhanced the financial
benefit to deceased fishermen (while fishing)
family to Rs.10.00 lakhs from Rs.5.00 Lakhs, 52
deceased marine fishermen were benefited
with an amount of Rs.2.60 Cr.
4. Power tariff concessions was provided to
aquaculture @Rs. 1.50 to benefit 58,000 aqua
farmers with subsidy component of Rs.844.00
Cr per annum
Benefits:
Livelihood and nutritional support for socio-
economically backward active traditional fisheries
families during fishing ban/lean period.
2. Examine the various reasons behind
agricultural distress and challenges in
improving the conditions of farmers.
Introduction:
Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian
economy. Over 70 per cent of the rural
households depend on agriculture. Agriculture is
an important sector of Indian economy as it
contributes about 17% to the total GDP and
provides employment to around 58% of the
population.
Body:
Describe in detail about various reasons for
agricultural distress.
Conclusion:
Way Forward
National commission on farmers (NCF)’s
Swaminathan commission report aimed at
working out a system for food and nutrition
security, sustainability in the farming system,
enhancing quality and cost competitiveness of
farm commodities
1. It recommended that the MSP should be set at
a level that equals 150 percent of costs.
2. The Commission observed that farmers
needed to have an assured access to and
control over rightful basic resources like land,
water, bioresources, credit and insurance,
technology and knowledge management, and
markets.
3. Agriculture must be implemented in the
concurrent list from the state list — hence
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putting it as a matter of concern for both the
Union and the states.
4. Land Reforms:
1. Distribution of ceiling-surplus and waste
lands
2. prevention of diversion of prime agricultural
land and forest to corporate sector for
nonagricultural use
3. Ensure grazing rights are provided and
seasonal access is allowed in forests to tribals
and pastoralists. d. Establish a National Land
Use Advisory Service to connect land usage
decisions with ecological, meteorological and
marketing factors.
5. Irrigation Reforms: a. Reforms to provide
farmers with “sustained and equitable” access
to water for irrigation. b. Rainwater
harvesting, water level recharging by
mandatory aquifers
6. Productivity Growth: a. Substantial increase in
public investment in agriculture-related
infrastructure particularly in irrigation,
drainage, land development, water
conservation, research development and road
connectivity etc.
7. Prevention of Farmer Suicides:
1. Providing affordable health insurance at
primary healthcare centers in villages
2. Restructuring of microfinance policies that
may serve as a sort of livelihood finance
3. Covering all crops by crop insurance.
Content:
Reasons for agrarian distress:
1. Unpredictable weather cycle and low
agricultural output.
2. There is always a sharp fall in price when
surplus is generated. Government objective to
keep inflation under control has aggravated
farm distress.
3. India has excessively dependent on MSP to
drive crop planning by farmers. MSP is
restricted only to few crops.
4. Agricultural marketing has not developed on
pan India basis.
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5. Growth in rural lending has decreased and
indeed most of the rural lending is indirect
rather than direct.
6. Input costs have increased while income is
decreasing.
7. Degradation of soil, decreasing water
resources and increased use of pesticides are
making agriculture unsustainable and non-
remunerative.
8. Inequality in landholdings as shown starkly in
land ownership.
9. Lack of proper storage facility particularly for
horticultural crops.
Concerns / Challenges:
1. Indian agriculture is monsoon dependent. The
poor monsoon causes severe agrarian distress
as seen in the last 2 years.
2. In India post-harvest losses in food and food
grains are around 40-50%.
3. Agricultural growth has been, on average,
lower than that in non-agriculture, including
industry
4. The monopoly of traders over local agricultural
markets bars farmers from selling directly to
consumers. This kills any chance of farmers
getting a fair price.
5. Fiscal conservatism has adversely affected
public investment in irrigation, drainage and
flood control.
6. Liberalized imports of agricultural
commodities including foodgrains and cotton
have dampened domestic prices.
7. In good harvest years, neither are MSP
increased to ensure a floor price that covers
costs and offers a remunerative return, nor is
enough procured to ensure that even the MSP
offered serves as a floor for market prices.
8. Trade liberalization, deregulation and a
greater role for market forces have not
benefited the farmer, who is trapped in a
persisting crisis.
9. Informal loans from moneylenders are
extremely expensive and exploitative.
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Prelims questions of the day: Choose the correct given below:

1. Rythu Bharosa Kendras was nominated to a. 1 and 2 only
which among the following award for its b. 2 and 3 only
excellence? c. 3 and 1 only
a. Food corporation of India championship award d. 1, 2 and 3
b. NABARD fund utilisation award Answer: d
c. Food and agriculture organisation Explanation:
championship award 1. Season wise real time crop coverage on ground
d. United nations food programme award using android app.
Answer: c 2. Joint ajamaishi by agriculture (VAA/VHA/VSA)
Explanation: and revenue (VRO).
Rythu Bharosa Kendras: They are set up for the 3. Date of sowing and variety grown being
first time in the country and captured.
they are unique seeds-to-sales, single-window 4. Provision for monitoring of the data both
service centres for farmers that have been set up JDA/DDH and hod level.
across the state. They are a one-stop solution to 5. Provision for booking of all crops i.e.,
all farmers’ needs and grievances. The centre has agriculture, horticulture, sericulture, and
recently nominated the RBK concept for the food fodder crops.
and agriculture organisation’s “champion’’ award. 6. Capturing the information of actual cultivator
2. India’s first Mega aqua food park was held in whether landowner or tenant.
which district of Andhra Pradesh? 7. Provision to capture mid-term crop
a. West Godavari evaluation/condition with expected yields.
b. East Godavari
8. Estimation of market arrivals along with
c. Bhimavaram
d. Eluru quantities.
Answer: c 9. For better implementation of rythu
Explanation: barosa,crop insurance,input subsidy,
Union minister of food processing industries procurement operations.
commissioned godavari mega aqua food park at 4. At what percentage does AP produce aqua
tundurru village in bhimavaram district, Andhra food in India?
Pradesh through video conferencing. The park is a. 20 %
promoted by Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park Pvt. b. 31%
Ltd. It will be the first mega aqua food park c. 45%
operationalised exclusively for fish and marine d. 47%
products processing in the state of Andhra Answer: c
Explanation:
Pradesh.
Andhra stands first in fish production, AP shares
3. Which among the following are the functions 30.82% of national fish production.
of E-cropping portal launched by AP 5. Area under horticulture crops in Andhra
government? Pradesh is?
1. For better implementation of rythu barosa a. 10 Lakh hectors
kendras b. 17.84 lakh Hectors
2. To provide insurance to crops c. 24.63 lakh hectors
3. To get information of actual cultivator d. 26.54 Lakh Hectors

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Answer: b irrigation is from wells and tube wells. The rest of

Explanation: the irrigation is from sources such as canals, tanks
In Andhra Pradesh area under horticulture crops and other sources.
is 17.84 lakh hectors with a production of 312.34
9. How many villages was integrated in ‘Jagan
lakh metric tons.
Anna Palavelluva’?
6. Who is called as father of pisciculture? a. 100
a. Seth Green
b. 150
b. Hiralal Chaudhuri
c. 240
c. Viswanth sen
d. Tipu Sultan d. 300
Answer: a Answer: d
Explanation: Explanation:
Seth green's pioneering efforts to raise fish stocks Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Corporation
and restore fish populations for sporting purposes (APDDC) have decided to improve the dairy
established a standard of aquaculture recognized industry in the district. ‘Jagan Anna Palavlluva
internationally. he also planted American shad in scheme in all 300 selected villages and are now
California rivers near Sacramento. he is commonly focusing on motivating women.
referred to as the "father of fish culture in north 10.Which district produce more milk in Andhra
America." Pradesh?

7. AP integrated irrigation & agriculture a. Krishna

transformation project was funded by. b. Ongole
a. NABARD c. Chittoor
b. World bank d. East Godavari
c. International monetary fund Answer: b
Explanation:
d. Asian development bank
Ongole is suitable for heavy draft work, their
Answer: b
average milk production is 1000 kg/lactation. It is
Explanation:
a prominent dual-purpose breed of Andhra
The Project Development Objective is to enhance
Pradesh. India has vast natural resources of
agricultural productivity, profitability and climate
livestock wealth.
resilience of smallholder farmers in selected
districts of Andhra Pradesh and funded by world
bank.
8. Which among the following is the major
irrigation method is used in Andhra Pradesh?
a. Drip irrigation
b. Sprinkle irrigation
c. Ground water irrigation
d. Tube wells
Answer:
Explanation:
Groundwater is the major source of irrigation in
the state, with nearly 49 per cent of the net

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