Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
5. Discuss the possible role that Blockchain technology can play in transforming agriculture sector in the country. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article presents to us insights on the possible role that Blockchain technology can play in transforming agriculture sector.
Key Demand of the question:
On must discuss in detail as to how Blockchain technology can prove to be pivotal in transforming Indian Agricultural sector.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Brief about what Blockchain technology is in general in couple of lines.
Body:
Start by discussing first the importance of Agriculture to Indian setup; Agriculture, along with its allied sectors, is the largest source of livelihood in India with close to 70 per cent of rural households financially dependent on it. India is also one of the top 15 major exporters of agricultural products and clearly has a huge scope to increase employment opportunities across the country.
Discuss then the positives of the Blockchain technology such as Immutability, transparency and efficiency. Relate these features and their importance to agriculture, give examples to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance of such technologies to agriculture sector of the country.
