Introduction Agriculture, the backbone of human civilization, is under unprecedented pressure. Climate change, driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions, is affecting crop yields, soil health, water availability, and the livelihood of farmers—especially in climate-vulnerable countries like India. In response, the global agricultural community is turning toward Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAPs) as a robust strategy to…
Introduction Agriculture is the lifeline of India — contributing about 18% to the country’s GDP and employing nearly 58% of the population. However, in recent decades, this vital sector has come under serious threat from climate change. With rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, shifting seasons, and frequent extreme weather events, India’s agricultural productivity, farmer income, and…
Introduction Agriculture forms the backbone of India’s socio-economic framework, contributing significantly to GDP and providing livelihood to nearly half of the country’s population. However, the sector is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as erratic rainfall, droughts, floods, and declining soil health. To address these challenges and promote climate-resilient, sustainable agricultural practices,…
Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, employing nearly 50% of the country’s workforce. However, challenges such as fragmented landholdings, declining soil health, low productivity, and climate variability continue to limit agricultural growth. In recent years, technological interventions, especially drones—popularly known as Kisan Drones—are emerging as game-changers in modernizing Indian agriculture. Recognizing their potential,…
Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, providing livelihood to more than 50% of the population. However, small and marginal farmers—constituting 86% of the total farming community—have historically faced challenges like low income, lack of institutional credit, market access issues, and vulnerability to climate risks. To address this, the Government of India launched the…
Introduction Indian agriculture, despite being a major livelihood source for more than 50% of the population, has long been trapped in issues of fragmentation, low productivity, price volatility, and weak market linkages. In this context, two key institutional reforms—Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)—have been introduced to transform the structure…
Introduction Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges, with rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and erratic weather patterns disrupting ecosystems and livelihoods. In this context, achieving net zero emissions—a state where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted is balanced by the amount removed from the atmosphere—has become a critical target for…