{"id":27312,"date":"2024-02-15T09:07:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T09:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=27312"},"modified":"2024-02-15T09:07:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T09:07:08","slug":"upsc-mains-what-challenges-does-india-face-in-the-essential-agri-logistics-required-for-transporting-produce-from-farms-to-markets-leading-to-high-post-harvest-losses-what-measures-can-be-implemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-challenges-does-india-face-in-the-essential-agri-logistics-required-for-transporting-produce-from-farms-to-markets-leading-to-high-post-harvest-losses-what-measures-can-be-implemen\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains &#8211; What challenges does India face in the essential agri-logistics required for transporting produce from farms to markets, leading to high post-harvest losses? What measures can be implemented to alleviate these losses experienced by farmers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-challenges-does-india-face-in-the-essential-agri-logistics-required-for-transporting-produce-from-farms-to-markets-leading-to-high-post-harvest-losses-what-measures-can-be-implemen\/#Body\" title=\"Body:\">Body:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-challenges-does-india-face-in-the-essential-agri-logistics-required-for-transporting-produce-from-farms-to-markets-leading-to-high-post-harvest-losses-what-measures-can-be-implemen\/#India_falling_behind_in_agri-logistics_for_transporting_produce\" title=\"India falling behind in agri-logistics for transporting produce:\">India falling behind in agri-logistics for transporting produce:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" 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\u2013&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2021 report by the UN body FAO highlighted that post-harvest wastage in fruits and vegetables, spanning from harvest to distribution, reaches as high as 45% in developing Asian countries like India. The Dalwai Committee, focusing on doubling farmers&#8217; income, estimates the need for 30,000 markets, encompassing wholesale and rural retail markets, to meet the agricultural demands of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_falling_behind_in_agri-logistics_for_transporting_produce\"><\/span>India falling behind in agri-logistics for transporting produce:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Limited Mandi Reach: <\/strong>Farmers, on average, have to travel 12 kilometers to reach the nearest mandi, with distances exceeding 50 kilometers in Northeast India, deviating from the National Farmers Commission&#8217;s recommendation of markets being within a 5-kilometer radius.<\/li><li><strong>Intermediary Issues:<\/strong> The lengthy marketing channels formed due to distant mandis result in multiple intermediaries, exacerbating challenges faced by producers of perishable agricultural goods.<\/li><li><strong>Inadequate Storage Infrastructure: <\/strong>The persisting gap between the demand and supply of agri-warehouses hinders effective storage practices.<\/li><li><strong>Cold Storage Insufficiency: <\/strong>India&#8217;s current cold storage capacity is insufficient for just 10% of the fruits and vegetables produced in the country.<\/li><li><strong>Transportation Bottlenecks: <\/strong>Inadequate transportation infrastructure leads to damage during transit, including bruising, spillage, and contamination, impacting the quality of agricultural commodities.<\/li><li><strong>High Unsold Produce: <\/strong>According to the Dalwai Committee, significant proportions of fruits (34%), vegetables (44.6%), and their combination (about 40%) remain unsold at the all-India level.<\/li><li><strong>Post-Harvest Losses:<\/strong> Traditional storage structures lacking scientific design contribute to substantial post-harvest losses.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Curb_Post-Harvest_Losses\"><\/span>Steps to Curb Post-Harvest Losses:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Scientific Storage Facilities:<\/strong> Implementing technological interventions in storage structures and logistics can reduce post-harvest losses and increase farmers&#8217; revenues.<\/li><li><strong>Warehousing Receipts: <\/strong>Warehousing receipts from certified warehouses can serve as collateral for funding from banks, aiding farmers in meeting post-harvest expenses.<\/li><li><strong>Rail Network Utilization: <\/strong>Shifting the transportation ratio in favor of the rail network can significantly benefit farmers, enabling them to expand their market reach for perishable crops.<\/li><li><strong>Enhanced Market Connectivity: <\/strong>Strengthening e-NAM and upgrading rural haats to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) can enhance market connectivity.<\/li><li><strong>Food Processing Promotion: <\/strong>Promoting the food processing industry through schemes like Mega Food Parks and Integrated Cold Chain can minimize wastage and post-harvest losses.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government&#8217;s ambitious goal of doubling farmers&#8217; income by 2022 necessitates prompt addressing of agri-logistic issues. Robust legislation, such as the Agriculture Produce and Livestock Marketing Act (APLMA), should be in place to resolve agri-marketing challenges. 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