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National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture is a core scheme under the National Action Plan on Climate Change that promotes climate-resilient agricultural practices, soil health conservation, and integrated farming systems.

Why it matters

  • It directly addresses the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate variability by emphasizing natural resource conservation and rainfed farming systems.
  • It integrates soil health management, water efficiency, and crop diversification into a unified administrative framework for sustainable rural livelihoods.
  • It serves as a key operational policy tool for achieving national commitments to land degradation neutrality and sustainable resource use.

How it is asked

UPSC frames questions on this topic within General Studies Paper 3, focusing on climate-smart agriculture, soil health conservation, and resource efficiency. Questions typically ask candidates to critically evaluate the mission's sub-components in mitigating climate risks across rainfed regions. Candidates are expected to analyze administrative implementation challenges and propose policy solutions to scale adoption among small and marginal farmers.

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