3. "Contract farming with the government playing facilitator and umpire can be beneficial to farmers". In this context, critically analyse the scope and utility of contract farming in India.

Approach:

♤ Write briefly about the changing scenario of agriculture and its consumption.

♤ Write why there is a need of contractual farming and how it can act as a panacea for poor farmers.

♤ Write various ways in which government can encourage both the farmers and entrepreneur for contract farming.

♤ Conclusion.