The government has taken several positive steps to strengthen agricultural liquidity and post-harvest management, particularly through the rollout of e-Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (e-NWRs). With GST rationalisation across key agri inputs, a clear regulatory framework for warehousing, and interest subvention support, the foundation is firmly in place.
The next phase should focus on scaling adoption especially among small and marginal farmers by expanding budgetary allocations for micro-warehouses, cold storage and post-harvest infrastructure, while simultaneously strengthening farmer awareness and training through FPOs.
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