Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country.
Q5. What is meant by a Micro Green Revolution in agriculture? How does it differ from the original Green Revolution in terms of input use, sustainability, and long-term viability? Examine its feasibility in the Indian context. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question
Brazilian scientist Mariangela Hungria has won the 2025 World Food Prize for her pioneering work in reducing the use of chemical fertilisers and developing biological seed and soil treatments to boost crop yields and nutrition.
Key demand of the question
Define the concept of the Micro Green Revolution and contrast it with the original Green Revolution across three dimensions—input use, sustainability, and long-term impact—while evaluating how suitable it is for Indian agriculture.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Define Micro Green Revolution briefly and distinguish its essence from the earlier Green Revolution.Body
- Explain the meaning and features of Micro Green Revolution as a bio-centric model.
- Compare with the original Green Revolution based on input use, ecological impact, and systemic viability.
- Examine feasibility in India based on soil diversity, policy ecosystem, farmer readiness, and institutional support.
Conclusion
Give a forward-looking remark on how India can lead a microbial-driven sustainable farming transition.
