K L Prasad

K L Prasad

Dr K L Prasad, retired Principal Adviser, Agriculture Ministry, served 36 years in Indian Economic Service from grassroots to policy level

Resist Tariff Pressure, But Do Reassess India’s Farm Competitiveness

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are a shock test for Indian agriculture. India must defend its farm tariffs while using this moment to overhaul competitiveness and market access strategy.

K L Prasad

August 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM IST

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Making Markets Work: India’s Urgent Need for Farm Sector Reform

India’s agriculture policy needs to move from reactive controls to market-based reforms that boost farm incomes and price stability.

K L Prasad

July 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM IST

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