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24 June 2026

El Nino impact on agriculture

This topic directly addresses critical national agricultural policy, climate-resilient cropping strategies, and food security management, which are core themes frequently examined in GS3 and GS2.

1 min read Day 2 of 24 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • El Nino-induced delay in the southwest monsoon has resulted in rainfall being 43% below normal levels.
  • The Union Ministry of Agriculture has identified 315 districts as vulnerable to weak monsoon conditions.
  • 111 districts across 12 states are categorized as 'primary concern' due to poor irrigation facilities (less than 25% coverage).
  • 76 districts are medium-priority (25-50% irrigation) and 128 districts are low-priority (above 50% irrigation).
  • ICAR-prepared District Agriculture Contingency Plans include alternative cropping strategies, crop diversification, and water management.
  • Government strategy emphasizes integrating water conservation and harvesting under MGNREGA with rural development programs to enhance storage and employment.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 24 in El Nino impact on India's monsoon, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of District Agriculture Contingency Plans in mitigating the impact of climate-induced monsoon variability on rain-fed agriculture in India. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. Analyze the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate phenomena like El Nino. How can the integration of rural employment schemes with water conservation infrastructure enhance the climate resilience of the agrarian economy? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which organization is responsible for preparing the District Agriculture Contingency Plans to address climate-related risks in India?

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