The Rise (India) published an op-ed by Senior Research Fellow Devesh Roy, Mamata Pradhan, and Ruchira Boss. The authors write that there are several lessons to learn from the experiments in the past, like the repeal of APMC in Bihar and the institution of e-NAM, which have elements of the current farm acts. History of little success will be repeated if the mechanics of trading are not understood and actions are not taken to alleviate the constraints. How can farmers become trade-ready and capacitated to benefit from trade? What can India’s economic and trade decisionmakers learn from past strategies and policies?
Farm laws debate: A bit of analytical rigour and global best practices (The Rise)
October 10, 2020