AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE AND ITS TYPES
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Detailed explanation-1: -The National Commission on Farmers (NCF) was constituted on November 18, 2004 under the chairmanship of Professor M.S. Swaminathan. The Terms of Reference reflected the priorities listed in the Common Minimum Programme.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Swaminathan Commission Report states that the government should raise the MSP to at least 50% more than the weighted average cost of production. It is also known as the C2+ 50% formula. It includes the imputed cost of capital and the rent on the land (called ‘C2’) to give farmers 50% returns.
Detailed explanation-4: -The former Agriculture Minister and Planning Commission member, Som Pal, chaired the Commission first. He was given the rank of Cabinet Minister. The present chairman is Dr. M.S.