Lok Sabha Question No. 1920 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-11
Subject: Achieving SDGs through Indigenous Agricultural Practices
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1920

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  MARCH 2025

## ACHIEVING SDGS THROUGH INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

1920. SHRI ADITYA YADAV:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it has been brought to the notice of the Government that successful models in Japan and South Korea demonstrate the benefits of integrating indigenous agricultural practices  and  adoption  of  resilient  crop  varieties  and  technologies  for  realising  food security vis-a-vis achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and if so, the details of the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to integrate indigenous agricultural practices and adopt resilient crop varieties and technologies across

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) & (b): The  government  is  aware  about  the  benefits  of  integrating  indigenous agricultural practices and adoption of resilient crop varieties and technologies for realizing food security vis-a-vis achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), however, not pertaining specifically to models in Japan and South Korea. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) provides an overarching policy framework to enable the country to  adapt  to  climate  change  and  enhance  ecological  sustainability.  One  of  the  National Missions under NAPCC is the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), which implements strategies to make agriculture more resilient to the changing climate. Several schemes have also been initiated under NMSA to deal with the adverse climate situations. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme increases water use efficiency at the farm level through micro irrigation technologies i.e. drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. Rainfed Area Development  focuses  on  Integrated  Farming  System  for  enhancing  productivity  and minimizing  risks  associated  with  climatic  variability.  The  Soil  Health  &  Fertility  scheme assists  states  in  promoting  integrated  nutrient  management  through  judicious  use  of chemical  fertilizers  including  secondary  and  micronutrients  in  conjunction  with  organic manures  &  bio-fertilizers  for  improving  soil  health  and  its  productivity.  Mission  for

- (b) the country?

Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture,  Agroforestry  &  National  Bamboo  Mission  also promote climate resilience in agriculture. Further, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana along with weather index based Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme provide a comprehensive insurance cover against crop failure by providing financial support to farmers suffering crop loss/damage arising out of unforeseen natural calamities.

To  address  the  impact  of  climate  change,  the  National  Agricultural  Research System (NARS) under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has released 2900 varieties in the last 10 years out of which 2661 varieties are tolerant to biotic and/or abiotic stresses. ICAR's flagship network project National Innovations in Climate Resilient  Agriculture  (NICRA)  conducts  studies  on  the  impact  of  climate  change  on agriculture  including  crops,  livestock,  horticulture  and  fisheries,  also  develops,  and promotes climate resilient technologies NICRA project creates awareness about impact of climate  change  in  agriculture.  Capacity  building  programmes  are  being  conducted  to educate the farmers on various aspects of climate change for wider adoption of climate resilient technologies.

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