‘India is going to face a food crisis’: Farmers panic over fertiliser shortages amid Iran war
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Why in news
Farmers in India are expressing concern over potential food shortages and crop yield declines due to fertilizer and gas supply disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran.
Background
India is the world's second-largest fertilizer consumer and relies heavily on Gulf countries for imports. The World Food Programme estimates that 45 million additional people could face acute food insecurity if the conflict continues.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia is the world's second-largest consumer of fertilizers.
- BodyThe World Food Programme (WFP) estimates 45 million people could face acute food insecurity due to the conflict.
- PlaceSri Lanka faced a similar fertilizer-induced crisis in 2019.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the vulnerabilities of India's agricultural sector to global geopolitical conflicts and suggest measures to achieve fertilizer self-sufficiency.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain vulnerability: High dependence on Gulf imports for essential agricultural inputs
- Food security risk: Potential for reduced crop yields and price volatility in domestic markets
- Policy trade-off: Balancing immediate fertilizer subsidies with long-term transition to organic/local inputs
Keywords: Food Security · Supply Chain Disruption · Input Subsidies · Geopolitical Risk · Agricultural Resilience
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