Creating post-harvest physical infrastructure is as important as the changes in the legal framework. In light of this, highlight the importance of recently announced Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and suggest the measures to increase the price realisation of agri-products by farmers. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.google.com/amp/s/indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/narendra-modi-agriculture-infrastructure-fund-scheme-india-farmers-6557619/lite/ In the intro, mention importance of storage facilities. In the body, mention the AIF and its potential. In the suggestions mention the negotiable warehouse receipts and some reforms in futures trading in agri-commodities. Conclude by highlighting the importance of agriculture to country.