The Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme supports micro-irrigation techniques such as drip and sprinkler systems. It provides financial assistance to facilitate state-driven water conservation initiatives. This, in turn, enhances agricultural productivity, optimizes water usage, and increases farmer incomes.
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.
Click to View MoreThe EAT-Lancet report shows under 1% of humanity lives within safe, equitable planetary limits. Current food systems drive ecological collapse and inequality, demanding a shift to plant-forward diets, halved food waste, and just policies for global health and sustainability.
Click to View MoreTropilaelaps mercedesae, a new parasitic mite originating in Asia, is posing a significant global threat to honeybees. Originating in Asia, it feeds on bee pupae, reproduces rapidly, and transmits lethal viruses, causing colony collapse. Current treatments are ineffective, and managing both mites simultaneously presents a major challenge.
Click to View MoreAgriculture remains the backbone of the Indian economy, contributing 16% to the GDP and supporting more than 46% of the workforce. It is crucial for ensuring food security, generating employment, and driving rural development. While facing challenges like climate change and fragmented land holdings, government policies and technological innovations are empowering the sector.
Click to View MoreThe Green Revolution in the 1960s aimed to address food shortages and promote sustainable farming practices. However, it also led to negative impacts like soil degradation, water depletion, and pollution. Repaying the "Green Revolution Debt" is crucial for India's future food security. Investing in sustainable agriculture, addressing legacies, and promoting crop diversification are essential steps.
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