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National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA): Shielding India’s Farms from Climate Crisis

National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA): Shielding India’s Farms from Climate Crisis Introduction India, a nation heavily reliant on agriculture, faces a formidable challenge: the escalating impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events are wreaking havoc on farmlands, threatening food security and the livelihoods of millions. Recognizing this … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): Bringing ‘Har Khet ko Paani’

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): Bringing ‘Har Khet ko Paani’ Introduction India, a land of diverse landscapes and a vast agricultural sector, faces the constant challenge of ensuring water security for its farmers. The country’s agricultural productivity is heavily reliant on rainfall, leaving it vulnerable to the vagaries of monsoon. This vulnerability is further … Read more

National Food Security Mission (NFSM): Safeguarding India’s Food Bowl

National Food Security Mission (NFSM): Safeguarding India’s Food Bowl India, with its vast population and diverse geography, faces a constant challenge in ensuring food security for its citizens. The National Food Security Mission (NFSM), launched in 2007, stands as a testament to the country’s commitment to achieving this crucial goal. This article delves into the … Read more

Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC): Empowering India’s Small Farmers

Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC): Empowering India’s Small Farmers Introduction India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, is home to a vast population of small farmers who play a crucial role in the nation’s food security. However, these farmers often face numerous challenges, including limited access to markets, technology, finance, and information, … Read more

Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS): Putting Farmers at the Helm of Organic Certification

Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS): Putting Farmers at the Helm of Organic Certification Introduction The global demand for organic products is steadily increasing, driven by growing consumer awareness of the environmental and health benefits associated with organic farming practices. This surge in demand has led to a parallel rise in organic certification, a process that ensures … Read more

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Reclaiming Traditional Wisdom for Sustainable Farming

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Reclaiming Traditional Wisdom for Sustainable Farming Introduction: The world faces an unprecedented challenge in ensuring food security for a growing population while mitigating the environmental impacts of modern agriculture. Conventional farming practices, heavily reliant on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, have led to soil degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss. In … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): A Crop Insurance Safety Net for Indian Farmers

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): A Crop Insurance Safety Net for Indian Farmers Introduction: Agriculture, the backbone of the Indian economy, is susceptible to various risks, including natural calamities, pests, and diseases. These risks can lead to crop failure, impacting farmers’ livelihoods and food security. To mitigate these risks and provide financial protection to … Read more

Soil Health Card Scheme (SHCS): Revitalizing India’s Soils

Soil Health Card Scheme (SHCS): Revitalizing India’s Soils Introduction India’s vast agricultural landscape, the backbone of its economy and food security, faces a critical challenge: declining soil health. Decades of intensive farming practices, coupled with climate change, have led to soil degradation, impacting crop yields and threatening the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Recognizing this … Read more

Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region (MOVCD-NER): Nurturing the Organic Paradise

Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region (MOVCD-NER): Nurturing the Organic Paradise Introduction The North East Region (NER) of India, a land of breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, holds immense potential for organic agriculture. With its fertile soils, abundant rainfall, and diverse agro-ecological zones, the region is naturally suited for producing high-quality organic … Read more

Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan: Boosting Agriculture and Empowering Farmers

Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan: Boosting Agriculture and Empowering Farmers Introduction India, a nation with a rich agricultural heritage, has long been grappling with the challenges of ensuring food security for its vast population. The agricultural sector, the backbone of the Indian economy, employs a significant portion of the workforce and contributes substantially to the national GDP. … Read more