agriculture

Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy

Agricultural Strategy and Agricultural Policy Main Issues In national priority setting, the following recurring and emerging issues for sustainable agricultural development and POVERTY alleviation must be considered: Population pressure and demographic transition; Resource base degradation and water scarcity; Investment in agriculture, structural adjustment and impact on the poor; Globalization-3/”>Globalization and implication on the poor; Modern … Read more

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA): Leveraging Knowledge for Rural Transformation

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA): Leveraging Knowledge for Rural Transformation Introduction India, a land of diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures, is also home to a significant rural population. The socio-economic development of these rural communities is crucial for the overall progress of the nation. Recognizing this, the Government of India launched the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) … Read more

Rajasthan: Irrigation and Hydropower

Rajasthan: Irrigation and Hydropower   At the time of independence there was 1 major project, 43 medium and 2272 minor projects and the irrigation potential was only 4 lac ha. Hence after independence the state irrigation department was formed in 1949 with the objective of increasing the production of the food and fodder and to … Read more

Multi Storey Cropping

Multi-Storey Cropping: A Vertical Revolution in Agriculture The world’s population is growing, and with it, the demand for food. Traditional agriculture, with its reliance on vast expanses of land, is struggling to keep pace. Climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity further exacerbate the challenge. Enter multi-storey cropping, a revolutionary approach to agriculture that aims … Read more

Geographical Indications

What is a Geographical Indication? A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. GIs are protected by law in many countries around the world. Why are Geographical Indications important? GIs are important for a number … Read more

Land Resources Management

 Land Resources Management Land and water have been the basic Elements of life support system on our planet since the dawn of civilization. All great civilizations, flourished where these resources were available in plenty and they declined or perished with the depletion of these resources. In recent years, the land resource has been … Read more

Genetic engineering

Introduction And Application Of Genetic Engineering Genetic engineering Genetic engineering, the artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid Molecules in order to modify an organism or Population of organisms. The term genetic engineering initially referred to various techniques used for the modification or manipulation of organisms through the processes of heredity … Read more

Advance Infrastructure In Rural Areas

 Advance INFRASTRUCTURE-in-rural-areas/”>Infrastructure in Rural Areas Good quality infrastructure is critical to sustainable Growth, especially for rural areas. As over 60 per cent of the Population lives in rural areas, with low levels of per capital income, there is need to impart greater attention in improving rural infrastructure. Currently the rural infrastructure is inadequate … Read more

What is the Green revolution? Analyse the impact of green revolution.

Green Revolution is an agricultural revolution in which agricultural productivity was increased by providing package of inputs like High yield variety seeds, chemical fertiliser and better Irrigation facility. It lead to the increased agricultural production and made India a self -reliant country in terms of food production. Impact of Green Revolution are summarised as below: … Read more