El Nino Is Set To Further Disrupt India's $300 Billion Farm Economy
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Why in news
The developing 'super El Nino' and delayed monsoon rainfall are threatening India's $300 billion farm economy and food security.
Background
India's farm economy is valued at approximately $300 billion. The current monsoon delay is specifically impacting staple crops including rice, cotton, and pulses in central India and the Deccan region.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's farm economy is valued at approximately $300 billion
- PlaceDeccan and Central India are identified as key regions currently facing rainfall deficits
- S&TEl Nino refers to the warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean
For Mains
Q. Analyze how climate-induced phenomena like El Nino impact India's food security and suggest measures to build resilience in the agricultural sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain vulnerability: Price volatility in staples like pulses and cotton due to localized crop failures
- Irrigation limitations: Dependence on groundwater in the Deccan region during prolonged dry spells
- Inflationary pressure: Correlation between monsoon delays and food price inflation in the domestic market
Keywords: Food Security · Climate Resilience · Monsoon Variability · Agri-Economics · Price Volatility
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