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29 August 2026

Revamp of Kerala Agriculture Development Committees

This is a state-level administrative reorganization that serves as a useful case study for decentralized agricultural governance and local body empowerment, but it lacks the national significance required for a direct UPSC question.

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Notes

  • The Kerala Department of Agriculture has initiated a revamp of Agriculture Development Committees (ADC) across Krishi Bhavan, urban/rural local body, and district levels.
  • The reorganization follows recommendations from the Agriculture Director based on revised guidelines.
  • ADC duties include monitoring agricultural activities, coordinating collective action during natural calamities, and assessing the availability of organic fertilizers and farm sector credit.
  • The Krishi Bhavan-level ADC consists of 23 members and is chaired by the local panchayat chief.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of decentralized institutional frameworks in strengthening agricultural governance and disaster resilience at the local level. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Who serves as the chairperson of the Krishi Bhavan-level Agriculture Development Committee (ADC) in Kerala?

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