Should Agricultural Subsidies be stopped?

Hi everyone,

According to me, agricultural subsidies should not be stopped. India is the country where the majority of the population are dependant on agriculture for carrying out their livelihood. Though they contribute a considerable part to the GDP, unfortunately, they are the ones who live in poverty, especially the small and marginal farmers. Now, the prices of equipment are increasing I the market whereas their income are the same. From where would they buy latest technology and equipment to improve their production and productivity to meet the increasing demands of the population and rising competition in the market. They would definitely require agricultural subsidies to meet those requirements. So in my view, it shouldn't be stopped. Thank you.

I would like to say my view that agricultural subsidies should not be stopped but they should be provided with certain plan and structure that it should get reach out to the small farmers. Because what is happening is with these subsidies rich farmers getting richer and poor ones more poorer. Instead of providing subsidies government should think of giving some infrastructure regarding agriculture to the farmers like irrigation equipments and other farm machineries. It should looked up that the facility given to the farmers should be reaching at the end user. Instead govt can also think of providing better market facilities for their produce. Since farmers can't earn income throughout the year, for their livelihood government Should give subsidies.

NO, A nation also known as a agricultural state in world and where 70% of India resides in villages, there are majority of families which rely on agriculture as there primary source of income. We already see farmers committing suicide, leaving agriculture as it does not provide adequate funds for their survival in present world and if we stop subsidies it will cripple them.

We provide 5lakh cr as subsidies to corporate for industrial development but we are incapable of bringing same to farmers. Instead of starting modern green revolution we are thinking of cutting funds in agriculture.

We should first increase base price of all raw materials and further provide adequate information to farmers about seeds, soil and what is beneficial for them.

My dear friends.

India is an agrarian country. Agriculture is the main occupation. Many people depend upon agriculture. Due to tough competition and the increased number of intermediaries, farmers are not getting their minimal value of production. So in order to support the farmers subsidies are really useful. If not provided what is the effect of remaining in the same field where they does not get even earnings for their daily bread. So these subsidies should not be stopped. As it bridges the gap between large capital intensive and poor farmers. By providing subsidies to the needed category govt giving justice to them by providing an hope that one day they will be also become a competent force by attaining equality. Thank you.

Yes, agricultural subsidies should be stopped.

-As We know 75% people of our country directly or indirectly depends upon agriculture, also contribute major part of GDP.

-I have also agricultural family background.

-Subsidy is one way to help farmers in terms of money. It's good activity. No objection. But due to financial help, this can develop habits in farmers mind. I would like to say one example UpTo 2016 there is no more internet user in India. But after jio SIM card launched with offer. So customers habit of that internet.

- I am not say government should not help farmer. Government should help them. But in another way.

- Government should find root of their problem. Why they require subsidy?

That's it.

Hello everyone as per my opinion subsidy to farmers should not be stopped, why because 70% of Indians are depends upon the agriculture and also they are backbone to our nation economy they are scarifying their entire life to feed the world, now a days food which we are taking totally artificial with that human life also coming down now the people how depends on agriculture are decreasing day by day because of they are not getting good returns on their crops, they don't have any awareness on technology the government should give the training to the farmers for better working and should encourage to minimize the artificial fertilizers. The government should encourage the students to study the agriculture education.

I agree India is an agriculture-based country and most of the farmers are either small and marginal but from my point of view providing subsidies on every product is not the permanent solution. Friends our government is providing subsidies since independence but what is the result. Nothing. The situation is the same as earlier. Also, it is giving the wrong messages to persons who are involved in other sectors other than agriculture and also it is creating an extra burden on our GDP. So in spite of providing subsidies if the government ll focus on proper planning and management, proper crop insurance schemes, proper facilities for a loan to each and every farmer it would be more better.

According to me, rather than completely stopping Agricultural Subsidies, it should be reduced to certain individuals. India is a land of farmers, hence utmost consideration should be given to them. This doesn't mean that the Richer ones benefit at others behest. A scheme should be introduced where Farmers should compulsorily declare their income for the year. A limit should be set up henceforth and farmers falling below the prescribed limit should be provided with necessary financial aid.

This scheme would not only help the real in need farmers but also would declare the inflow of money present with farmers. The circulation of Black money via farmers can also be curbed through this.

No, agricultural subsidies should not be stopped because more than 2/3rd of the population depends on it.

Farmers are struggling with the problems like low income, less crop per hectare, the low selling price of their corp etc. If we stop the subsidies the situation will get more worse. But the govt should also try to find out the root cause behind this. Why we are providing subsidies to farmers answer is clear because of low income and low MSP. Then what is the reason behind low income? Clearly due to old traditional method of farming. This is the root cause. I think if some part of subsidies is transferred to this problem. We definitely get better results.

Agricultural sector comprises 57% of population. It means 57%of population depends directly or indirectly upon agriculture for their livelihood. Subsides though cost on taxpayer is boon to Indian economy. Subsides in form of MSP, direct or indirect farm subsides substantiates nations inclusive growth strategy.

Substantial part of Food security comes through MSP which support 75% of urban population and 65% of urban, midday meals which has provided food to nearly 12 crore children's, food stored in buffer stock are also utilized for export when nation is need to reduce current account deficit. Subsidies food is only support to our entire BPl population.