“Indian agriculture stands at a crossroads with pressing challenges”. How does the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) aim to tackle these issues and usher in sustainable practices?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent)
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent)
Q1. “Indian agriculture stands at a crossroads with pressing challenges”. How does the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) aim to tackle these issues and usher in sustainable practices? (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question Centre launched scheme to promote natural farming Key demand of the question Discuss the challenges faced by Indian agriculture, explain how the NMNF addresses these challenges, and analyze its contribution to sustainable practices. Structure of the answer Introduction Briefly highlight the current state of Indian agriculture and introduce the NMNF as a response to its challenges. Body Challenges in agriculture: Mention broad issues like soil degradation, water overuse, and climate vulnerability. How NMNF tackles these challenges: Explain how natural inputs, biodiversity, and reduced input costs address these problems. Sustainable practices: Discuss NMNF’s focus on eco-friendly methods, climate resilience, and capacity-building. Conclusion Conclude with the NMNF’s potential as a transformative model for sustainable agriculture and its role in ensuring future food and environmental security.
Why the question
Centre launched scheme to promote natural farming
Key demand of the question
Discuss the challenges faced by Indian agriculture, explain how the NMNF addresses these challenges, and analyze its contribution to sustainable practices.
Structure of the answer
Introduction Briefly highlight the current state of Indian agriculture and introduce the NMNF as a response to its challenges.
• Challenges in agriculture: Mention broad issues like soil degradation, water overuse, and climate vulnerability.
• How NMNF tackles these challenges: Explain how natural inputs, biodiversity, and reduced input costs address these problems.
• Sustainable practices: Discuss NMNF’s focus on eco-friendly methods, climate resilience, and capacity-building.
Conclusion Conclude with the NMNF’s potential as a transformative model for sustainable agriculture and its role in ensuring future food and environmental security.