Objectives of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) — UPSC...

Which of the following are the objectives of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)?

1. To stabilise agricultural prices.
2. To ensure meaningful real income levels to the farmers.
3. To protect the interest of the consumers by providing essential agricultural commodities at reasonable rates through PDS.
4. To ensure maximum price for the farmer.

Codes:

1. I, II and III
2. I, II and IV
3. I, III and IV
4. II, III and IV

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• CACP recommends Minimum Support Prices (MSP) to balance farmers’ interests and consumer welfare. It aims at price stability and fair income to farmers, not maximum prices.

Answer: (a) I, II and III