ICRIER Warns Against Rapid Fertiliser Subsidy Cuts Using AgriStack
· Business · Business Standard
The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) has cautioned the government against using the AgriStack digital platform to prematurely rationalise fertiliser subsidies. While the platform aims to digitise land records and farmer data, researchers argue that current data gaps could lead to the exclusion of genuine beneficiaries. The report suggests that linking subsidy delivery to digital identity and land ownership requires more robust verification processes to prevent unintended economic hardship for smallholder farmers. ICRIER emphasises that a phased approach is necessary to ensure that subsidy reforms do not undermine food security or rural income stability. The study stresses that the transition must prioritise data accuracy over speed to avoid systemic errors in benefit distribution.
Why it matters
The findings directly impact millions of Indian farmers who rely on subsidised fertilisers, as any errors in the AgriStack database could disrupt their access to essential agricultural inputs.
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