Indian scientists have created an indigenous, IP-free gene-editing tool using TnpB proteins, offering a cheaper alternative to CRISPR-Cas9. It enables precise edits without foreign genes, supporting resilient, nutrient-rich crops. Despite eased rules for SDN-1/2 crops, regulatory gaps, ethics, and public distrust after the GM Mustard debate remain major hurdles.
Click to View MoreThe government removed 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries using Aadhaar-seeding and data analytics to curb leakage and improve targeting. The move supports fiscal prudence and Shanta Kumar Committee reforms but risks excluding deserving people, making strong grievance systems and an updated coverage cap essential to protect the right to food.
Click to View MoreIndian farmers and scientists oppose expanding the ITPGRFA to all crops at the Lima summit. They fear loss of seed sovereignty, biopiracy, and weak benefit sharing. They insist on mandatory payments and strict DSI regulation before any change, arguing the current system already fails developing countries.
Click to View MoreThe FAO’s SOFA 2025 Report warns that India suffers the world’s highest yield losses from human-driven land degradation, including erosion and nutrient loss. It urges India to adopt Sustainable Land Management, especially agroforestry and Zero Budget Natural Farming, to restore soils and ensure food security.
Click to View MoreThe Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (ICCVAI) scheme under PMKSY aims to reduce post-harvest losses in India by developing modern cold storage, processing, and transport facilities. It supports farmers, FPOs, and private players, enhancing food security, income, and supply chain efficiency. Complementary initiatives like MIDH, Operation Greens, NHB subsidies, and the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund strengthen its impact, ensuring year-round availability of quality produce.
Click to View MoreThe Soil Health Card scheme helps farmers combat land degradation from imbalanced fertilizer use. It offers scientific soil analysis across 12 parameters and suggests balanced fertilizer doses. By promoting guided nutrient management, it boosts yields, cuts input costs, and supports sustainable, profitable farming.
Click to View MoreBuilding climate-resilient agriculture secures food supply and supports farmers. India must shift from input-heavy farming to sustainable methods like crop diversification, agroecology, and smart water use. Strengthening soil health, using technology, and valuing traditional knowledge will ensure lasting environmental and economic stability.
Click to View MoreKerala will be "extreme poverty-free" by November 1, 2025, a goal achieved through a decentralized model led by local bodies and Kudumbashree. They identified vulnerable families and addressed their food, health, and housing needs, marking a significant step in inclusive growth and SDG-1.
Click to View MoreThe 2025 FAO report reveals a decline in over 60% of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators for food and agriculture since 2015. Food insecurity affects 2.3 billion people, with women's dietary diversity decreasing. The report emphasizes the need for global intervention to prevent a crisis.
Click to View MoreThe 2025 Global Hunger Index shows hunger progress stalled since 2016, with 56 countries set to miss the 2030 'low' hunger target. India ranks 102nd with 'serious' hunger, primarily due to child malnutrition. Conflict and climate change are major factors, necessitating renewed global efforts for Zero Hunger.
Click to View MoreDongar cultivation is a traditional upland farming system practiced by the Kondh tribes of Odisha, where millets, pulses, and oilseeds are grown together on hill slopes. This eco-friendly method supports food security and biodiversity but is now threatened by the spread of eucalyptus monoculture. Government initiatives like the Odisha Millets Mission and NGO efforts aim to revive and protect this sustainable farming tradition for future generations.
Click to View MoreThe Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) is a central scheme to enhance farmer prosperity. Its core strategy is to shift Indian agriculture from a production-centric to an income-centric model. The scheme promotes crop diversification, integrates modern technology, and strengthens farm-to-market linkages.
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