Context Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11) had recently been approved by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for cultivation in farmer fields, as a precursor to commercial cultivation. What is GM Crop? A genetically modified organism (GMO) or living modified organism …
Context Since 2007, the Central government has gained joint control of nearly 1,300 sq km of community-owned forests that were exclusively held by forest and tribal communities of India. Classification of Forests India State of Forest Report, 2021 classifies forests …
Context The Green Revolution of the1960s pulled India from the brink of starvation, and turned it into a big food exporter, but the revolution also made India the world’s biggest extractor of groundwater. In recent times, regenerative agriculture can help …
Context The agriculture and allied sector play a critical role in rural livelihood, employment and national food security. Around 55-60 percent of its rural households depend primarily on agriculture for their livelihood. According to the Economic Survey (2021-22), the agriculture …