Public Distribution System Reforms In India
Strengthening Food Security Through Ration Portability Source: Indian Express GS II: Governance; GS III: Inclusive Growth, Issues of buffer stocks and food security Overview The One Nation One Ration Card…
Agrivoltaics In India
Agrivoltaics For Renewable Energy And Rural Development Source: Indian Express GS III: Major crops and cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems…
Unregulated GM Cotton In India: Biosafety And Regulatory Challenges
Unregulated Use Of Genetically Modified (GM) Cotton Source: Indian Express GS III: Agriculture, Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Protection, Agricultural Policy. Overview Unapproved herbicide-tolerant and next-generation Bt cotton hybrids are…
Agricultural Distress In India: MSP, Farmer’s Income And Policy Reforms
Reforming Agricultural Policies To Improve Farmer’s Income And Sustainability In India Source: Indian Express GS III: Agriculture, MSP, Agricultural marketing, Farm subsidies, Cropping Patters, Irrigation, Climate Change and Effects of…
Ethanol Blending In India: Feedstock, Food Security And Water Concerns
Balancing Ethanol Production With Food And Water Security Source: Indian Express GS III: Agriculture, Environment, Energy, Food Security, Biofuels Overview India’s ethanol programme is increasingly relying on maize alongside rice…
India’s First Soil Carbon Payments To Farmers
India’s First Soil Carbon Payments To Farmers Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture, Environment and Climate Change Overview The initiative demonstrates a model in which farmers can receive financial returns for…
Smallholder Farmers In India: Challenges And Solutions
Smallholder Farmers In India: Challenges And Solutions Source: The Hindu GS III: Agriculture, Food Security and Rural Development Overview Smallholder farmers are central to India’s food security and rural livelihoods,…
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture, Inclusive Growth, Social Security Overview PM-KMY is a Central Sector pension scheme that provides old-age income security to eligible…
Per Drop More Crop: Micro-Irrigation And Water Efficiency
Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture- Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems Overview PDMC promotes micro-irrigation to address water scarcity and improve the efficiency of…
Regenerative Agriculture In India: Need, Benefits And Initiatives
Regenerative Agriculture In India Source: PIB GS III: Agriculture Overview Regenerative agriculture focuses on restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity and improving the long-term resilience of farming systems. It promotes practices…