Why in the news?

The Centre is contemplating the establishment of the National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation (NCART), envisioned as a federal body to formulate policies and programs for the agricultural sector.

What is NCART?

• The NCART is a proposed federal body aimed at coordinating and driving actions in the agriculture sector in India.
• It would have representation of both the Centre and States.
• The idea for NCART has been proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare as part of its 100-day action plan for the new government.
• It draws inspiration from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council.

Terms of Reference of NCART:

• Policy Formulation: NCART is envisioned as an overarching federal body responsible for devising policies and programs to promote agricultural and rural development.
• Coordination: One of the key objectives of NCART is to ensure coordinated actions across various stakeholders involved in the agriculture sector, including the central government, state governments, and other relevant entities.
• Consultative Body: NCART is expected to include representation from both the central and state governments, similar to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, to ensure a consultative approach in decision-making.
• Legal Status: While the GST Council is a constitutional body, the exact status of NCART is yet to be finalized.

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