Nashik farmers say Rs 15.80/kg rate does not cover input costs
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Mains·
Why in news
Nashik farmers are protesting the government's onion procurement prices, claiming the current rate of Rs 15.80/kg fails to cover rising input costs despite relaxed procurement norms by NAFED and NCCF.
Background
The Centre relaxed procurement norms for onions under NAFED and NCCF by expanding permissible size limits and easing quality criteria. The Maharashtra government waived the 0.75 per cent APMC market fee on onion procurement by these bodies.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNAFED: National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd
- BodyNCCF: National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Ltd
- FactCurrent procurement price cited by farmers: Rs 15.80/kg
- FactMinimum procurement price demanded by Nashik farmers: Rs 30/kg
- FactAPMC market fee waived by Maharashtra government: 0.75 per cent
For Mains
Q. Examine the challenges in ensuring remunerative prices for farmers through government procurement agencies despite the relaxation of quality and size norms.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Price disparity: Gap between market-driven input costs and fixed government procurement rates
- Benefit leakage: Risk of market fee waivers not translating into higher farm-gate prices
- Logistical bottlenecks: Delayed procurement cycles hindering crop rotation and seasonal preparation
Keywords: Input costs · Procurement norms · Price discovery · Market intervention · Farm-gate price
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