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The Influence of Sharad Joshi and the Campaign for GM Cotton
This chapter provides background context on the problems in Indian agriculture and the actions of farmer leader Sharad Joshi. It discusses how he influenced the speaker's interest in agriculture reforms and the campaign for GM cotton. The chapter also explores the government's initial ban on GM cotton and the subsequent impact on Indian agriculture.