Despite challenges posed by erratic weather, India s resilient agricultural sector remains optimistic about achieving a plentiful food grain production, crucial as the government aims to curb food inflation ahead of the 2024 general elections. The year saw extreme weather events, leading to fears and preemptive measures, including export curbs.
On Monday, Sharad Pawar, founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), responded to his nephew Ajit Pawar s recent comments about the 1978 political move led by Sharad Pawar against then Maharashtra Chief Minister Vasantdada Patil.
For one, it is more remunerative to grow food grains, given higher prices and state government bonuses and assured procurement. Also, an increase in the area under cultivation need not result in a commensurate increase in output