India, Feb. 25 -- Consumer-centric approach by the government has had a considerable impact on farmers

Farming in India is becoming less profitable due to rising production costs, stagnant yields resulting from soil fertility loss, insufficient irrigation in extensive regions, particularly the central plateau, and other factors, including the government's consumer-centric approach.

Whenever there is a trade-off between what consumers pay and what farmers receive, governments usually prioritise the interests of consumers. While it is valid that intermediaries often claim a significant portion of the margin between farm and consumer prices, the consumer-centric approach has had a considerable impact on farmers.

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