Bihar's Record Milk, Egg, Meat Production Fails to Boost Local Availability
Despite achieving record production in milk, eggs, and meat, Bihar faces low per capita availability for its residents, indicating distribution and consumption challenges.
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त्वरित संशोधन
Bihar achieved highest-ever production in milk, eggs, meat
Per capita availability remains low for locals
Milk availability: 265 grams/day (Bihar) vs 444 grams/day (National average)
Egg availability: 24 eggs/year (Bihar) vs 101 eggs/year (National average)
Meat availability: 2.4 kg/year (Bihar) vs 7.2 kg/year (National average)
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महत्वपूर्ण संख्याएं
दृश्य सामग्री
Bihar's Agricultural Paradox: High Production, Low Local Availability
This map highlights Bihar, a state achieving record agricultural production in milk, eggs, and meat, yet struggling with low per capita availability for its local population. It contextualizes the issue geographically within India.
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परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Agricultural economics and marketing challenges
Food security and nutritional outcomes
Supply chain management and infrastructure gaps
State-level economic development and policy interventions
Role of livestock sector in rural livelihoods
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सारांश
Bihar has achieved its highest-ever production in milk, eggs, and meat, which is a significant agricultural milestone for the state. However, despite this impressive output, the per capita availability of these essential food items for local residents remains low, falling below the national average. For instance, Bihar's per capita milk availability is 265 grams per day compared to the national average of 444 grams.
This disparity points to underlying issues in distribution, market access, and potentially, high out-of-state sales or consumption patterns that don't benefit the local population directly. It highlights the challenge of translating agricultural growth into improved food security and nutritional outcomes for the state's citizens.
पृष्ठभूमि
India's agricultural sector has seen significant growth in production across various commodities, including milk, eggs, and meat. However, this growth often doesn't uniformly translate into improved per capita availability or nutritional outcomes for the local population, especially in states with high population density and complex supply chains.
Historically, post-Green Revolution, while food grain production surged, issues of distribution, storage, and access persisted, leading to regional disparities in food security. The current situation in Bihar reflects a similar paradox in the livestock and dairy sectors.
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding agricultural production and availability in Bihar, as recently reported: 1. Bihar has achieved its highest-ever production in milk, eggs, and meat. 2. Despite record production, Bihar's per capita milk availability is higher than the national average. 3. Low per capita availability, despite high production, primarily indicates issues in agricultural marketing and distribution channels. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct as per the news. Statement 2 is incorrect; the news explicitly states that Bihar's per capita milk availability (265 grams/day) is lower than the national average (444 grams/day). Statement 3 is correct, as the disparity points to underlying issues in distribution, market access, and out-of-state sales, which are aspects of agricultural marketing and distribution.
2. In the context of promoting the livestock sector and dairy development in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Operation Flood, launched in 1970, aimed at making India the world's largest milk producer. 2. The National Dairy Plan focuses on increasing milk production and producer access to markets. 3. Rashtriya Gokul Mission primarily aims at conservation and development of indigenous bovine breeds. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three statements are correct. Operation Flood (White Revolution) was indeed launched in 1970 and successfully made India the largest milk producer. The National Dairy Plan (NDP) aims to increase milk production and enhance market access for producers. Rashtriya Gokul Mission focuses on the conservation and development of indigenous bovine breeds to improve their productivity.
3. Assertion (A): Despite achieving record production in certain agricultural commodities, a state may experience low per capita availability for its local population. Reason (R): Inefficient supply chains, inadequate storage facilities, and significant out-of-state sales can lead to a disparity between production and local availability. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true but R is false.
- D.A is false but R is true.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are true. The news about Bihar exemplifies the assertion. The reason (inefficient supply chains, inadequate storage, and out-of-state sales) directly and correctly explains why high production might not translate into high local availability. These factors divert produce away from local consumption or lead to wastage, creating the observed disparity.
4. Consider the following statements regarding agricultural marketing reforms in India: 1. The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act is a central legislation that mandates states to establish regulated markets. 2. e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) is an online trading platform that aims to integrate existing APMC mandis across states. 3. The Model Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion & Facilitation) Act, 2017, encourages states to allow direct marketing and private market yards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. Agriculture, including agricultural markets, is a State subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Therefore, APMC Acts are state legislations, not central. Statement 2 is correct; e-NAM is an online platform designed to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities by integrating APMC mandis. Statement 3 is correct; the Model Act of 2017 was indeed introduced to promote reforms like direct marketing, private markets, and electronic trading, encouraging states to adopt them.