The is recommended as it includes updates on new agricultural policies (e-NAM, PM-KISAN, Soil Health Card scheme).
If you find the PDF useful and have the financial means, purchasing the hard copy from a reputable publisher like Caravan Book House is highly recommended. A physical book offers better retention for many students and allows for annotation, highlighting, and page-flagging, which are essential for deep study. Furthermore, purchasing the book supports the ecosystem of educational publishing
If you are enrolled in an agricultural college, ask your librarian about or e-PG Pathshala – government initiatives that provide free study material. While they don’t host the full Abbas book, they offer similar content.
It is important to acknowledge the intellectual property rights of authors. Writing a comprehensive book requires years of research, compilation, and editing. While the internet facilitates the free flow of information, relying solely on pirated copies undermines the author's hard work.