Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS)

Why in the News? The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers recently announced that the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) has entered a new phase with the introduction of several digital initiatives. About Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) is a digital platform for managing fertilizer distribution and related

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

The Union Government has decided to expand the scope of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) by including crop damage caused by animals as an eligible ground for insurance payouts. This addresses a long-pending demand of farmers and strengthens income security in agriculture. About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana was launched on 18 February 2016

How India can balance its water demand and supply

Context: In 2020, while India’s domestic sector required 54,000 billion litres water, the agriculture sector needed 14 times more—776,000 billion litres. Water crisis in India: The long-standing Cauvery dispute and depleting water reservoir reports highlight the  importance of fair water allocation for water, food, and livelihood security in India. Water's significa