Prof. M.S. Swaminathan is the present chairman of the National Commission on Farmers. The National Commission on farmers was formed on 18 November 2004. You can read about the Farm Acts, 2020 – Arguments For & Against. Farm Laws in the given link.

This commission was formed to address the problem of farmers suicide in India. A total of 5 different reports were submitted by the National Commission on Farmers. Prof M.S.Swaminathan is known as the Father of Green Revolution in India.

Further readings:

  1. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) – UPSC Notes
  2. e-NAM – Definition, Scope & Implementation [UPSC Notes]

Related Links

Father of the Green Revolution, M.S. Swaminathan: Facts and his achievements

Government Schemes to Protect Interests of Farmers and Boost Agriculture Sector

Minimum Support Price (MSP) – Minimum price set by the Government

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

New Crops Insurance scheme – Facts, Analysis, Limitations, Challenges

National Livestock Mission

Previous Years Economics Mains Questions for UPSC General Studies Paper – 3

Download Indian Economy Notes For UPSC Examination

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