Policy- which is generally defined as a course of action to create a desired objective in the interest of the masses or the people. Policy research is utmost important for the sustainable development of country both at the national and
local level. We at PARC carry out policy research, i.e., analyse the impact of any policy decision by the State & Central government from the perspective of various stakeholders in consultation with experts in that field. This enables us to
come up with action-oriented recommendations and pragmatic solutions to the communities and decision makers for resolving fundamental problems in the society
Study on the impact of proposed ban on list of 27 pesticides from the perspective of all stakeholders
On August 19, 2013, the Ministry of Agriculture assigned the job of reviewing 66 pesticides to an Expert Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. Anupam Varma. Dr. Anupam Varma Committee (AVC) submitted its report in December 2015. After the Committee report was submitted, 18 pesticides were banned immediately and 27 were to be reviewed. AVC, divided the 66 pesticides reviewed by it into 4 groups.
Making India Atmanirbhar in Oilseeds Production
The need for a “zero edible oil import” plan
was discussed by commerce minister Piyush
Goyal at an inter-ministerial meeting on 5th
November, 2019 and the commerce ministry
asked the agriculture ministry to prepare a
road map for India to attain self-sufficiency in
edible oil production. Finance minister Nirmala
Sitharaman, while presenting the budget in
2019, had also urged farmers to make India selfsufficient in edible oil production…
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White Paper on The Strategic importance of Restoration of 200% tax rebate for Breeding and Bio-technology Oriented Private-Sector Driven R&D expenses within the Seed Sector for enhancing the competitiveness of Indian farmers and seed companies
The Indian seed sector has been a significant
agri-system value chain stakeholder in driving &
catalysing significant progress & growth of the
agriculture sector over the last 7 decades. Seed
is fundamental to all agricultural improvements
since it has the genetic potential to increase
yields and impart tolerance to abiotic and biotic
stresses that have escalated due to climate
change. Studies show that the estimated direct
contribution of quality seed alone to the total
production is about 15-20% depending upon
the crop and it can be further raised up to 45%
with efficient management of other inputs.
PARC Note on The Proposed Changes in the BIS Standard for Boric Acid
PARC Note delves into the proposed revisions
to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Boric
Acid. The note comprehensively examines the
existing BIS standard for Boric Acid, outlining
its current norms and significance. The note
elucidates the essence of the proposed
changes, shedding light on the potential
consequences. The note provides a sound
rationale for advocating the retention of the
status quo, supported by expert opinions and
industry insights. In conclusion, it underscores
the importance of maintaining the current
BIS standards for Boric Acid, emphasizing the
implications of the suggested alterations on
various industrial sectors. This concise analysis
aims to support well-informed decision-making
by highlighting all relevant points, including the
balance between regulatory changes and the
needs of end-user industries.
PARC brief Note for DGFT
PARC Note highlights the severe impact of tax
penalties and interest on Indian exporters from
October 13, 2017, to January 09, 2019, under
pre-import conditions. The financial burden has
led to the erosion of export profits, hampering
market exploration wand diminishing global
competitiveness, particularly affecting MSMEs.
Urgently, PARC calls on political and bureaucratic
stakeholders to repeal these impositions, aiming
to relieve financial strain and position India as a
leading global export hub during Kartavya Kaal.
This concise analysis guides well-informed
decision-making, stressing the critical need for
resolution.