Impact and Limitations — Current Affairs 2026
Current Affairs Connections
PM-KISAN Scheme Expansion and Natural Farming Promotion
March 2024The government's recent emphasis on natural farming and the expansion of PM-KISAN scheme reflects lessons learned from the Green Revolution. While the Green Revolution achieved food security through chemical-intensive methods, the current focus on natural farming addresses the environmental limitations identified over decades. The PM-KISAN scheme's direct income support also addresses the economic vulnerabilities of small farmers that became apparent during the Green Revolution period, when small farmers couldn't afford expensive inputs.
UPSC Angle: Questions may ask about the evolution from Green Revolution to sustainable agriculture, comparing policy approaches and their effectiveness in addressing farmer welfare and environmental concerns.
Climate-Smart Agriculture Mission Launch
January 2025The new Climate-Smart Agriculture Mission directly addresses the environmental limitations of the Green Revolution by promoting practices that enhance productivity while reducing environmental impact. This represents a paradigm shift from the production-focused approach of the 1960s-80s to a sustainability-focused approach. The mission's emphasis on water-efficient crops, soil health management, and climate-resilient varieties shows how policy has evolved to address Green Revolution's shortcomings.
UPSC Angle: UPSC may test understanding of how current agricultural policies address historical limitations, requiring candidates to demonstrate knowledge of both Green Revolution impacts and contemporary solutions.