The Economic Survey 2025–26 flags a conflict between energy and food security as ethanol incentives drive maize expansion at the cost of pulses and oilseeds. This shift risks higher imports and price volatility, prompting calls to prioritise second-generation biofuels and raise food crop productivity.
Click to View MoreThe Union Government plans to roll out PM-KUSUM 2.0, shifting from pump replacement to feeder-level solarisation. By promoting Agro-PV and using the Agri Infrastructure Fund, it tackles land and credit constraints, enables farmers as energy producers, and ensures reliable daytime power, transforming rural energy security.
Click to View MoreThe NITI Aayog report suggests a multi-pronged approach to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, a crucial crop for national food and nutritional security. Key strategies include expanding cultivation area, promoting high-yielding seed varieties, reducing post-harvest losses, and integrating pulses into welfare schemes like the PDS.
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