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National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture

The National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture is an initiative under the National Action Plan on Climate Change aimed at promoting climate-resilient farming practices, soil conservation, and integrated natural resource management across Indian agriculture.

Why it matters

  • It connects climate change adaptation strategies directly with food security and rural livelihood resilience under the General Studies Paper 3 syllabus.
  • The mission addresses structural vulnerabilities in farming by supporting rainfed area development, soil health management, and efficient water use.
  • It serves as a key policy framework for integrating traditional farming wisdom with modern agro-ecological technologies to counter resource degradation.

How it is asked

UPSC typically frames questions around this mission by asking candidates to evaluate its effectiveness in mitigating climate-induced risks to small and marginal farmers. Questions often require an analysis of how components like soil health cards and rainfed area development translate into long-term agricultural sustainability, alongside policy bottlenecks in technology adoption.

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