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Agriculture

CHALLENGES FOR FERTILIZER SECTOR

India's fertilizer sector faces challenges like import reliance, geopolitical conflicts, and environmental issues. The government has implemented initiatives like NBS, urea plant revival, and PM-PRANAM Scheme, but limited R&D investment hinders innovation. Reforms should focus on eco-friendly fertilizers, organic and bio-fertilizers, integrated nutrient management strategies, domestic production capacities, and R&D.

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FERTILIZER SECTOR: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

India's fertilizer sector faces challenges like heavy subsidy burden, high import dependency, and soil imbalance. Overuse of urea and skewed policies have degraded soil health and caused environmental damage. Initiatives like PM-PRANAM and 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' aim to reduce chemical fertilizer consumption. Future solutions include rationalizing subsidies, increasing domestic production of alternatives, and adopting sustainable practices.

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SOUTHWEST MONSOON

According to a research paper issued by scientists from the India Meteorological Department, the duration of the southwest monsoon (SWM) season, which provides 75% of India's annual rainfall, has increased during the last five decades.

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GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT IN INDIA: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) reported that nearly 20% of groundwater samples exceeded permissible pollutant limits, increasing chronic disease risks. Key contaminants include nitrates (over half of districts), fluoride (over 9% of samples), arsenic, and uranium, found in various regions like Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, along with other heavy metals.

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