CROP DIVERSIFICATION IN INDIAN AGRICULTURE: A PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY AND PROSPERITY

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Keywords

  • CROP DIVERSIFICATION
  • INDIAN AGRICULTURE
  • CROP DIVERSIFICATION IN INDIAN AGRICULTURE
  • sustainable
  • food security

Magazine: December 2024

Page: 1 - 5

Volume: 4

Issue: 12

Issue Date: 10 December 2024

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Abstract

Crop diversification is a key strategy for making Indian agriculture more sustainable, resilient, and economically stable. Growing a variety of crops can benefit farmers by improving soil health, reducing financial risks, and ensuring better food security. It also addresses the challenges, such as existing policies that favor certain crops, limited resources, and a lack of awareness among farmers. Success stories from states like Sikkim, Punjab, and Karnataka show how diversifying crops can transform farming. The article also discusses the role of government initiatives and offers recommendations for supporting this important shift in agriculture.