Functions of Commission

Functions of Commission.—The Commission shall,—

1. (a) review the current status of agriculture and allied sectors in the State, including their performance, strength and weaknesses; assess the condition of different categories of farmers accross various agro-climatic sub-regions; formulate a comprehensive strategy for achieving sustainable and equitable agricultural development of the State;
2. (b) analyse the factors responsible for the farm crises and suggest measures to enhance income of the farmers through market-driven crop diversification, improved marketing system, hassle-free regulatory and fiscal regime, value addition and agro-processing;
3. (c) propose methods for enhancing the productivity, profitability, stability and sustainability in the major farming systems in the State based on an agro-ecological and agro-climatic approaches, including the adoption and integration of frontier technologies;
4. (d) recommend suitable and viable croping system including integration of horticulture, livestock, fisheries and other allied sectors ensuring synergy and compatibility among them;
5. (e) study viable marketing models globally and to suggest improvements in the State;
6. (f) promote synergy between technology and public policy and to recommend measures for enhancing income and employment potential in rural areas through diversification, application of appropriate technology including Information Technology for information on market, weather, credit facilities and e-commerce, training and market reform;
7. (g) examine the current input-use efficiency and functioning of the delivery systems for seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and agricultural credit and to suggest improvement therein;
8. (h) review the current status of water use in agriculture, including it's performance and potential and to make recommendations for a rational, efficient and sustainable utilization of both ground and surface water for enhanced agricultural productivity;
   • (i) suggest measures for enhancing the quality and cost competitiveness of farm commodities so as to make them globally competitive by providing necessary facilities and application of frontier science and to promote quality literacy for Codex Alimentarius Standard, sanitary and phytosanitary measures among farmers through reorientation and retooling extension machinery;
9. (j) suggest comprehensive policy reforms designed to enhance investment in agricultural research, substantially increase flow of rural credit to the farmers including small and marginal, triggering agricultural growth led economic progress which can lead to opportunities for a healthy and productive life to rural families;
10. (k) suggest measures for attracting and retaining educated youth in farming, including recommendations for technological upgradation in crop husbandry, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, agro-forestry and agro processing and associated marketing infrastructure;
11. (l) address the grievances of farmers and issue directions for their redressal;
12. (m) conduct study tours within country and if required internationally and give suggestions to the Government to enhance farm productivity and farmer income based on the best model available; and
13. (n) consider any other issue which is relevant to the above functions or as may be specifically referred to the Commission by the State Government.