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Aditya AgarwalAIR 1

Question 15Discuss nanotechnology's role in agricultural productivity and food security. Highlight recent developments and potential benefits/risks of nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides.GS2

भारत में कृषि उत्पादकता और खाद्य सुरक्षा बढ़ाने पर नैनोप्रोद्योगिकी को प्रभाव पर चर्चा कीजिये। नैनो-उर्वरकों और नैनो-कीटनाशकों के हाल के विकास और संभावित लाभ और जोखिम पर प्रकाश डालें। | Discuss the role of nanotechnology on enhancing agricultural productivity and food security in India. Highlight recent developments and potential benefits and risks of use of nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides.

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Introduction

Nanotechnology Mean is the utilisation of properties of particles that they exhibit at nano-scale.

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Main Body

Role of nano-tech in:-

Use of nano-urea to improve yield

Agriculture productivity:

Improved nutrient intake of crops
Reduction in pests using nano-pesticides
Nano-DAP to reduce the deficiency of phosphorus.

This improved agricultural productivity an help in improving food security the improving availability of food.

Recent developments:

nano urea being manufactured
nano DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate)
nano pesticides.
nanotechnology based feed of farm animals.

Potential Benefits:

i) Reduction in usage of urea – one 300 ml of bottle equivalent to one bag of urea.

ii) Better and improved uptake of nutrients by the crops.

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Conclusion

This improved agricultural productivity an help in improving food security the improving availability of food.

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  • Clear identification of nano-tech role
  • Specific examples of nano applications
  • Good diagram showing benefits
  • Connection to food security
  • Specific examples of recent developments
  • Quantified benefits (300 ml equivalent ratio)
  • Focus on nutrient absorption

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Aditya Agarwal

AIR 1

Subject & Paper

GS2

Topic

Government Policies and Interventions for Development

Agricultural Technology and Food Security

Nanotechnology in agriculture

Writing Stats

128

Total words

5

Paragraphs

7

Bullets

Explanatory

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