Expressing need of more private investment in agriculture research and development (R&D), Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand has said that India's public spending on agriculture R&D is not far behind neighbouring China and added that of late in China, private investment in farm research is on the rise with rapid pace as compared to the public funding in China.
Ramesh Chand also noted globally, private sector has created more intellectual property rights in farm technologies and this shows that private sector is not avoiding investment in agriculture. He further expressed need to use technology in a more balanced way, highlighting that technology used in the Green Revolution period had some adverse effects as it promoted the use of fertilisers and pesticides.
Besides, Niti Aayog member said that the food demand is set to rise with increase in population and the technology innovation would play an important role to achieve the desired production. He also pointed out about creating awareness on nutritious foods and absence of science in food manufacturing in the country.
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