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India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok Gulati

India’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its inefficiencies, says Ashok Gulati.

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India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok Gulati

India’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its inefficiencies, says Ashok Gulati.

Indias agriculture sector is heading into a challenging season. Concerns over a potentially weak monsoon, the possible impact of El Niño, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and rising input costs ha…

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