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SOIL HEALTH REFORMS FOR SUSTAINABLE INDIAN AGRICULTURE Syllabus: GS-1: Indian Geography GS-2: Judgements & Cases, Government Policies & Interventions WHY IN THE NEWS ? Policy Initiative: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Khet Bachao Abhiyan on October 22, 2026, in Karnal, Haryana, to promote balanced fertiliser use. Nutrient Imbalance: India’s fertiliser pricing policy …
Read MoreIndustry Raises Concerns Over Proposed Pesticides Bill Why in the News ? An industry body, CropLife India, has flagged gaps in the draft Pesticides Management Bill, urging reforms to ensure faster access to modern crop protection technologies through streamlined environmental clearances, as the government plans to introduce an amended Bill in Parliament. Industry Concerns and …
Read MoreThe NFSM aims to boost farm productivity through market linkage, economy enhancement, soil fertility restoration, and sustainable production. It supports agricultural growth and stability, driving food security and rural prosperity.
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Major crops and cropping patterns . Issue in agriculture. Why in the News? India, once the world’s leading cotton producer and a major exporter, is now importing more cotton than it exports. The lack of technological adoption, regulatory hurdles, and an irrational aversion to GM crops have led to this decline, forcing India …
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