Topic: e-technology in the aid of farmers
Q5. Agriculture in India is increasingly seen as a stressful, loss-making occupation.” Examine the structural reasons for this perception. Suggest measures to make farming an aspirational livelihood. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question
Agrarian distress, farmer indebtedness, and low profitability are back in focus with rising farmer protests, climate shocks, and debates on the future of agriculture.Key Demand of the question
The question demands analysis of the structural reasons behind agriculture being seen as stressful and loss-making, followed by measures to make it aspirational and sustainable.Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Give a sharp fact-driven intro highlighting agriculture’s mismatch between workforce share and GDP contribution.Body
- Structural reasons for perception: low incomes, fragmented landholdings, climate shocks, debt burden, market inefficiencies.
- Measures to make farming aspirational: diversification, technology adoption, FPOs, policy support, income security.
Conclusion
End with a forward-looking note that farming can be repositioned as dignified and entrepreneurial through technology, resilience, and institutional reforms.
