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Iran Conflict Disrupts India’s Fertiliser Supply And Prices Why in the News ? The Iran-related geopolitical tensions and disruption of the Strait of Hormuz have sharply increased fertilizer prices and constrained supplies to India, raising concerns over kharif crop production, food security, and dependence on imports for critical agricultural inputs, while highlighting gaps in environmental …
Read MoreReforming Fertiliser Policy Amid Global Conflict Pressures Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Agricultural Resources ,Mobilization of Resources ,Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies Why in the News ? The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts involving Russia-Ukraine and West Asia, have disrupted global fertiliser supply chains and increased prices. This has exposed India’s heavy import …
Read MoreIndia Emerges World’s Largest Rice Producer Why in the News ? India has overtaken China to become the world’s largest rice producer, with output touching 150.18 million tonnes, as announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, alongside the release of 184 improved crop varieties by ICAR. India’s Rice Production Milestone: Global Leadership: India has …
Read MoreIndia Becomes World’s Largest Rice Producer India has emerged as the world’s largest producer of rice, surpassing China, according to a statement by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi. India’s rice production has reached 150.18 million tonnes, overtaking China’s output of 145.28 million tonnes. With this achievement, India has further strengthened its …
Read MoreThe National Food Security Act, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population through Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories, with special focus on pregnant women and lactating mothers. The Act ensures 75% rural and 50% urban coverage with fixed quotas – 35 kg/household/month for AAY and 5 kg/person/month for …
Read MoreEqualising Primary Food Consumption Across India Syllabus: GS-3: Agricultural Marketing, Public Distribution System (PDS), Buffer Stocks & Food Security Why in the News? The National Sample Survey (NSS) Household Consumption Survey 2024 highlighted persistent food deprivation in India, despite declining poverty rates reported by the World Bank. Experts argue that focusing solely on calorie intake …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Open market sales of wheat and chana from buffer stocks have mitigated soaring inflation rates, maintaining price stability despite supply challenges. Increasing climate-induced supply shocks have highlighted the necessity for expanding buffer stocks to include other essential food items. Case for Buffering Staple Foods Buffering Wheat Stocks Government offloaded 34.82 lakh …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s cereal production has significantly increased, but a notable portion is now diverted to processed foods, animal feed, and fuel rather than direct household consumption. This shift raises concerns about the accuracy of production estimates and the impact on domestic food security. Key Highlights: Cereal production in India surged from 196.4 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s rice stocks in state-owned granaries are at a record high, prompting the government to consider reducing inventories by increasing rice allocation in the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and lowering prices for open market sales. Despite the surplus, rice inflation remains high due to insufficient uptake of government …
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