

Ep. 140: India's Agriculture Crisis
55 snips Sep 30, 2019
Barun Mitra and Kumar Anand join Amit Varma to discuss India's agriculture crisis. They explore the root causes and remedies, including heavy regulations, restrictions on land, flawed subsidies, and the minimum support price policy. The speakers address misconceptions about farmer subsidies, the impact of continuous elections, and advocate for individual freedom in agriculture. They also mention the Taksi Shila Institution and upcoming podcast seasons.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Influence of Sharad Joshi and the Campaign for GM Cotton
05:51 • 22min
The Implications of the Precautionary Principle on Technology and Civilization
27:47 • 5min
Regulations and Controls in the Agriculture Industry in India
32:42 • 11min
Challenges Faced by Farmers in Indian Agriculture
43:25 • 3min
India's Agriculture Crisis: Controls, Subsidies, and the MSP
46:42 • 30min
Misconceptions about Subsidies for Farmers in India
01:16:56 • 27min
The Impact of Continuous Elections on Political Decision-Making
01:44:22 • 17min
Advocating for Individual Freedom: The Struggle to Communicate
02:01:30 • 2min
Introducing a New Season of Marbles Lost and Found and Tech Careers in the New
02:03:05 • 2min