A STUDY ON ECONOMICAL AND NON-ECONOMICAL CHALLENGES

FACED BY THE BPL FARMERS INVOLVED IN AGRICULTURE

PRODUCTION OF DHULIA (MAHARASHTRA)

Mr. Sagar Bhamare* Dr. Ranjan Upadhayaya**

Sub -Objectives
 To study profile of the BPL Farmers of Dhulia district.
 To study the focus on quality control of different farms inputs which are necessary for
agricultural farming productions.
 To study the challenges and agriculture marketing problems of the BPL farmers.

Abstract
Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, which plays the most important role in
the Socio economic development of the country. The increase in agricultural production,
calls for a simultaneous improvement in the marketing system. Thus for the India, it is
predominantly dependent upon agriculture, the efficient agricultural marketing system is
very essential and vital. The agricultural sector today is facing serious threats, challenges
and problems. The farmers are poverty stricken and indebted. Therefore, the death toll of
farmers’ suicides is rapidly increasing at an alarming rate. The contribution of agriculture
to GDP has been declining year after year. Although agriculture is the most vital role in
Indian Economy. During the course of the research, it has been observed that not much
emphasis has given to the history of evolution of agricultural research in India. There is
shift in agricultural labour force. The agricultural labour forces are shifting towards the
construction industry, textile industry and other unorganized sectors, causing scarcity of
labour force. The excess use of fertilizer, pesticides further affects the productivity.

(174 words)

Keywords
Agriculture, Cultivation, Marketing, food-grains, commercial-crops etc.
Details:
*Sagar Bhamare, PGDM2018057, Taxila Business School, Mandir Marg, Jaipur
(Rajasthan) email id- sagar23@taxila.in

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Introduction
Agriculture, as the backbone of Indian economy, plays the most crucial role in the Socio
economic sphere of the country. Co-operative marketing societies are agricultural non-
credit societies organized by the producers for the sale of their commodities. Their main
objectives are to make arrangements for the sale of agricultural produce, to grant crop
loan facility to the agriculturists, to encourage the members to grow the latest improved
and standardized varieties of produce, to arrange godown facility for the storage of
produce, to arrange processing, thereby, assure the farmers a better price and so on.
Indian farming is a various and broad segment. It has been one of the remarkable success
stories of the post-independence Era through the association of Green Revolution
technologies. The Green Revolution contributed to the Indian economy by providing food
and improved rural welfare. The role of national agricultural research system was
imperative in the Context of Green Revolution in India. India has one of the largest
country most complex agricultural research systems in the world. Historically, the Indian
agricultural research system is the zenith of a process, which Started in the 19th century.
Marketing systems are very dynamic they are competitive and involve continuous change
and improvement. Business that have lower cost, are more efficient, and can deliver
quality products, are those that prosper. Those that have high costs fail to adapt to
changes in market demand and provide poorer quality be often forced out of business.
The Marketing has to be customer-oriented and has to provide the farmer, transporter,
trader, processor, etc. with a profit. Sector. Agriculture is the still the largest economic
sector and plays a significant role in the overall socio-economic development of India.

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QUESTIONNAIRES FOR FARMERS

Name of the Respondent…………………

Age…………

Contact details …………………..

Village / area …........

Educational qualification…………..

(a) Primary (b) Secondary (c) Senior Secondary (d) Graduate+

Income Group (Rs.)

(a) BPL (b) Below One Lac (c) 1- 3 Lac (d) 3-5 Lac (e) 5 Lac & Above

1) Do you have irrigated land?

(a) Yes (b) No

2) If yes, what is the source of Irrigation?

(a) Tube-well (b) Canal (c) Bore well (d) others ……………….

3) Is Farming your only occupation?

(a) Yes (b) No (c) others

4) If no, what is your other occupation?

………………………

5) Are you aware about the subsidies provided by Government on Agricultural Inputs?

(a) Yes (b) No

6) If yes, have you taken benefit of subsidies?

(a) Yes (b) No

7) Do you use chemical fertilizers to improve productivity?

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 (a) Yes (b) No

8) Are you aware about Organic Farming?

(a) Yes (b) No

10) Which type of Crops do you sow?

A) Commercial Crops

b) Medical Crops

c) Horticultural crops

d) Others

11) Which type of agricultural crop do you sell?

a) Wheat b) paddy c) cotton d) bajra.

12) How do you sale your crops to vendor?

A) Direct b) through middle men c) through agencies.

13) What factors affect your yield?

a) Lack of finance b) disease c) natural calamities d) other

14) From where do you get financial support?

A) govt. banks b) private banks C) others

15) What is the main source of income in your household?

a) Agriculture b) Service c) Business d) Others.

16) How many crops do you grow in a year?

a) One b) two c) more than two.

17) Which kind of fertilizer do you use for farming- Organic or Chemical/Urea?

a) Organic fertilizers/Gobar b) Chemical fertilizers/Urea c) Both d) cannot say.

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18) Would you like your children to do farming after you?

a) Yes b) No c) It depends on their choice d) Don’t Have Children.

19) Who would you consider most responsible for the problems of farmers?

a) Central govt b) State govt c) Both d) Farmers Themselves

20) Is there any cold storage facility available in your area?

a) Yes b) No