- Market-Oriented Reforms: India should consolidate input subsidies and give them directly to farmers on a per hectare basis.
- Freeing Prices: Free up prices from all controls to spur efficiency and productivity.
- Diversification: Encourage farmers to produce any crop based on market demand, not just MSP-supported ones.
- Resource Use Efficiency: Promote optimal use of inputs by pricing them at market rates.
- Reduce Distortions: Minimize environmental problems caused by current subsidy regime.
- Focus on Income Support: Shift from product-linked subsidies to direct income support.