“Stubble burning is no longer a seasonal crisis restricted to North India but a symptom of unsustainable agricultural practices”. Examine. Suggest structural reforms to address this issue beyond penalisation.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country.
Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country.
Q5. “Stubble burning is no longer a seasonal crisis restricted to North India but a symptom of unsustainable agricultural practices”. Examine. Suggest structural reforms to address this issue beyond penalisation. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question Policy response to stubble burning crisis is mostly centered around Delhi while Madhya Pradesh is the worst offender. Key demand of the question The question requires analysing stubble burning as a structural issue rooted in unsustainable agricultural practices and suggesting long-term institutional and economic reforms beyond just bans or punishments. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Use a data point or recent example showing spread of stubble burning and connect it to structural causes like monoculture and mechanisation. Body Explain how stubble burning reflects deeper unsustainable patterns like monoculture, mechanisation, and policy incentives. Suggest structural reforms such as MSP realignment, bioeconomy linkages, integrated farming promotion, and ecological zoning. Conclusion Suggest a futuristic shift towards circular agriculture and sustainable rural economies as a long-term solution.
Why the question Policy response to stubble burning crisis is mostly centered around Delhi while Madhya Pradesh is the worst offender.
Key demand of the question The question requires analysing stubble burning as a structural issue rooted in unsustainable agricultural practices and suggesting long-term institutional and economic reforms beyond just bans or punishments.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Use a data point or recent example showing spread of stubble burning and connect it to structural causes like monoculture and mechanisation.
• Explain how stubble burning reflects deeper unsustainable patterns like monoculture, mechanisation, and policy incentives.
• Suggest structural reforms such as MSP realignment, bioeconomy linkages, integrated farming promotion, and ecological zoning.
Conclusion Suggest a futuristic shift towards circular agriculture and sustainable rural economies as a long-term solution.