Context: Agroforestry presents a transformative opportunity for rural India by enhancing biodiversity, boosting farmer incomes, promoting carbon capture, and supporting ecological restoration. Agroforestry Agroforestry is a holistic land-use approach that combines agricultural practices with forestry techniques to create diversified, sustainable, and economically viable landscapes. Key Goals: Improve land productivity and …

Context: India has transitioned toward a science-driven food safety system, yet significant challenges persist in areas such as indigenous research, public risk awareness, and outdated regulations. Evolution of Food Safety Regulations in India Initial Framework: India’s food safety efforts began with the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, supported by …

Context: PMSMA has completed nine years of service since its inception. Launched in: 2016 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) Strategic Alignment: Aligned with the RMNCAH+N (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health + Nutrition) strategy under the National Health Mission. Objective: To ensure universal access to …

Context: The Ayush Nivesh Saarthi Portal has been launched to accelerate investments in India’s traditional medicine systems. About the Portal: The Ayush Nivesh Saarthi is a comprehensive digital platform tailored to facilitate investment in the Ayush sector—covering Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. Developed by: Ministry of Ayush, in …