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Environmental Challenges & Issues of Indian Agriculture
Dr. B. Chandrashekar
Volume: 15 Special Issue: 6 2025
Abstract:
Agriculture has always been the backbone of the Indian economy, providing livelihood to nearly half of the population and contributing significantly to national food security and rural development. However, the sector is currently witnessing an unprecedented set of environmental and structural challenges. Soil degradation, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, climate change, unsustainable farming practices, and declining farm productivity threaten the stability and future of Indian agriculture. These challenges are further intensified by demographic pressures, shrinking landholding sizes, overdependence on monsoon rainfall, and limited technological adoption. This paper explores the major environmental issues confronting Indian agriculture, examines the causes behind the deceleration of agricultural growth, and analyzes the impacts of climate change on crop production, livestock, and fisheries. The paper also discusses policy interventions undertaken by the Indian government and offers recommendations to promote sustainable agricultural development for a food-secure and environmentally resilient future.
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