Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country.
Q6. “Repurposing harmful agricultural subsidies could be the single biggest lever for climate adaptation”. Comment. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question:
Agricultural subsidy reform with climate adaptation, a key policy debate highlighted in COP30 discussions and national fiscal realignment efforts. It tests understanding of how economic instruments can drive environmental outcomes.Key demand of the question:
The question requires analysing the negative impacts of harmful subsidies and explaining how their repurposing can become a major tool for climate adaptation, with examples, data, and policy rationale.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:Define harmful agricultural subsidies and briefly mention their environmental and fiscal implications.
Body:
- Discuss major ecological, economic, and equity impacts of current subsidy structures.
- Explain how redirecting these subsidies can promote adaptation through climate-smart agriculture, financial inclusion, and institutional reform.
Conclusion:
End with a forward-looking statement on integrating subsidy reform into climate finance and sustainable agricultural transformation.
