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3. With reference to Bali decision clearly stating that Peace clause under Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) would remain in force, until permanent solution is found, can we say that India was at least partially successful in placing ‘Food Security Box’ and ‘Development Box’ alongside ‘Green Box’? Analyze. Also, suggest some remedies to counter the adverse effects of huge Green Box subsidies offered by developed nations to their farmers.

Approach:

Briefly write about the Agreement on agriculture and the need for food security box and developmental box alongside Green box.

Then explain about the Bali decision to include peace clause until permanent solution is found and its significance for India.

Write briefly about the adverse effects of huge Green Box subsidies offered by developed nations to their farmers and suggest some remedies to counter them.