Prabhat Kishore

Prabhat Kishore is a Scientist at ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi. He is pursuing his Ph.D. from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed a Masters in Agricultural Economics from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute. His research interests include natural resource management, groundwater, ecosystem services, and impact assessment.

Impact of agricultural reforms in Bihar: Test case for new farm laws
The 2020 farm laws have been opposed by several farmers due to their possible use for corporate takeover of agriculture, removal of APMC mandis, and dilution of minimum support price and public procurement. This article examines the impact of repealing the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act in Bihar in 2006 on the state’s agricultural indicators – as a test case for the potential impact of the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act.
