The 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', running from June 1-30, 2026, tackles India's fertiliser import dependence and soil degradation. By promoting balanced nutrient management, climate-resilient practices, and decentralised Panchayat-level participation, it aims to ensure long-term agricultural sustainability and food security
Click to View MoreParamphistomiasis (rumen fluke disease) is a highly fatal parasitic infection affecting Indian livestock. Spread via intermediate aquatic snail hosts, its immature larvae cause severe intestinal necrosis and "bottle jaw". It spikes during monsoons and requires targeted oxyclozanide therapy.
Click to View MoreThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a Fair and Remunerative Price of Rs 365 per quintal for sugarcane for 2026-27. This guide covers the FRP mechanism, SAP differences, Rangarajan Committee recommendations, and sugar industry reactions for your UPSC preparation.
Click to View MoreIndia generates nearly 350 million tonnes of agricultural waste annually, creating both an environmental challenge and a major economic opportunity. The circular agriculture approach aims to convert this waste into valuable resources such as bioenergy, organic fertilisers, and bio-based products, with the potential to create a $2 trillion market and millions of jobs by 2050. While the Government has launched multiple initiatives for biomass utilisation, residue management, and infrastructure development, implementation gaps, weak supply chains, limited monitoring, and uneven regional performance remain key concerns. Strengthening outcome-based monitoring, market linkages, and integrated waste management is essential to transform agricultural waste into sustainable rural wealth.
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