Centre plans limit on purchase of fertilisers by farmers
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To check diversion, Centre plans limit on purchase of fertilizers by farmers- Merits and demerits India is being a country provided indirect subsidy to markets, its often lead to diversion and counterproductive nature. Governments move to limit amount of fertilizers each farmers can buy during a cropping season raised mixed responses. Merits of Centre's plans limit on purchase of fertilizers by farmers Prevents smuggling to Bangladesh & Nepal by neighboring states like UP and Bihar. Reduce pressure on farmers to buy for others. Reduce burden on public exchequer. Reducing fiscal deficit. Prevents diversion to plywood mfg, milk industry..etc Reduce degradation of soil due to overuse. Demerits of Centre's plan limit on purchase of fertilizers by farmers Land less farmers left out One rule for all not applicable as different crops…