What are the major challenges faced by India's agriculture sector to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and vegetable oils? Suggest measures to address these challenges.
Introduction
India imports around half of its needs for pulses from countries such as Mozambique, Myanmar, and vegetable oil from Brazil, Ukraine, Indonesia. This is due to low self-sufficiency in the production of pulses and oils.
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Major Challenges faced to achieve self-sufficiency:
Industrial burning of biomass
Burning of waste - plastic and biodegradation releasing PM and other gases.
Dust and sandstorms due in the summer season
Steps taken by the government
i) National Action Plan on Climate Change
a) National Solar Mission, National Wind Mission -> production of electricity from renewable sources
b) Green India Mission -> Trees. reduce the dust by acting as barriers
c) National Energy Efficiency Mission.
ii) National Clean Air Program (NCAP)
Reduce PM2.5 and PM10 by 40% by 2026 from 2017 levels.
iii) Air quality monitoring systems
iv) SAFAR weather forecast
v) Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
vi) Odd-even formula.
Diagram
Circular diagram showing 'Major Challenges faced to achieve this' with branches pointing to six key challenges: cereals-centric production, FCI policies, low incentives, declining cultivation areas, climate change, and pest attacks
- Clear identification of import dependency with specific countries
- Comprehensive list of challenges affecting production
- Recognition of both structural and environmental factors
- Use of visual diagram to organize information
- Structured listing of causes and government steps
- Specific data on NCAP targets
Aditya Agarwal
Government Policies and Interventions
Agriculture sector self-sufficiency
Pulses and vegetable oils production
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