Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Q6. Why should agriculture be central to India’s net-zero planning? Examine the policy shifts required for aligning agricultural practices with climate goals. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question:
There is a substantial opportunity to decarbonise the agricultural sector by shifting to solar energy, especially under existing government schemes.Key Demand of the question:
The answer must explain why agriculture is crucial for India’s climate strategy and identify the policy-level transformations needed to decarbonise agricultural practices effectively.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Mention agriculture’s role in India’s emissions and its strategic importance in meeting net-zero targets.Body:
- Justify agriculture’s centrality in climate planning due to emissions, energy use, and systemic linkages.
- Suggest key policy shifts such as subsidy reform, renewable energy integration, cropping pattern diversification, and institutional support.
Conclusion:
Call for a climate-resilient agri-transition aligned with development and sustainability goals.
