{"id":16834,"date":"2023-09-06T14:38:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T09:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=16834"},"modified":"2023-09-06T14:45:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T09:15:42","slug":"pm-pranam-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/pm-pranam-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"PM-PRANAM Scheme: A Turning Point for India&#8217;s Fertilizer Subsidies and Sustainable Agriculture? | Sociology UPSC | Triumph IAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >What's Inside this Blog!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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id=\"Relevant_for_General_Studies_Paper_PrelimsMains\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><em><b style=\"font-size: 24px;\">(Relevant for <\/b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>General<\/b><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>Studies<\/b><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 24px;\"> Paper Prelims\/Mains)<\/b><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16840\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PM-PRANAM-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"PM-PRANAM Scheme: A Turning Point for India's Fertilizer Subsidies and Sustainable Agriculture?, Best Sociology Optional Coaching, Sociology Optional Syllabus.\" width=\"883\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PM-PRANAM-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PM-PRANAM-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PM-PRANAM.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_PRANAM_Scheme_Is_it_Panacea_for_Fertilizer_Subsidy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">PM PRANAM Scheme: Is it Panacea for Fertilizer Subsidy?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Union Budget 2023\u201324 introduced <strong>PM-PRANAM,<\/strong> aimed at encouraging the judicious utilization of both chemical and alternative fertilizers while also raising awareness about regenerative agriculture (RA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">RA represents an outcome-oriented approach to food production. It prioritizes the rejuvenation of soil health, preservation of climate, water resources, and biodiversity, and the augmentation of farms&#8217; productivity and economic viability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_PRANAM_Scheme\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>PM PRANAM Scheme<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It is abbreviated as PM Programme for the Revival, Enlightenment, Enhancement, and Enhancement of Mother Earth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Its primary objective is to decrease the reliance on chemical fertilizers and encourage the well-balanced application of alternative fertilizers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">This initiative will alleviate the financial burden of subsidies on chemical fertilizers, which is expected to reach Rs 2.25 lakh crore in the fiscal year 2022-2023.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Furthermore, it will bolster the resilience of Indian agriculture in response to the evolving climate. States that maintain a lower consumption of chemical fertilizers compared to their three-year average will receive incentives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">These states will receive a 50% grant based on the savings in subsidies, which they can allocate for asset creation, technological integration, and initiatives aimed at raising awareness about alternative fertilizers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Active involvement in the reduction of fertilizer usage will be encouraged among farmers, panchayats, farmer producer organizations, and self-help groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">This initiative aligns with the government&#8217;s emphasis on promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious agricultural practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It will complement existing programs such as the <strong>National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA),<\/strong> and <strong>PM Krishi Sinchaayi Yojna .<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issues_with_Fertilizer_Usage_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Issues with Fertilizer Usage in India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Imbalance in Fertilizer Utilization:<\/strong> India&#8217;s recommended fertilizer ratio stands at 4:2:1 for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), but the actual ratio significantly deviates from this, with excessive nitrogen and insufficient phosphorus and potassium. This imbalance results in nutrient deficiencies, soil degradation, and diminished crop yields.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">As per a <strong>NITI Aayog<\/strong> report, India&#8217;s average NPK ratio in 2015-16 was 8:3:1, a considerable departure from the suggested 4:2:1 ratio.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Overuse of Nitrogen-Based Fertilizers:<\/strong> India ranks as the third-largest producer and second-largest consumer of urea, a nitrogen-based fertilizer. Nonetheless, the excessive application of urea negatively impacts soil health, water quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. Urea subsidies also distort the fertilizer market by indirectly supporting the production of other fertilizers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Limited Domestic Production and Import Dependence:<\/strong> India&#8217;s domestic reserves of P and K fertilizers are restricted, leading to a heavy reliance on imports from foreign nations. This reliance makes India susceptible to global price fluctuations and availability variations. Furthermore, India has made minimal investments in expanding its domestic fertilizer production capacity since the 1990s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">According to the Department of Fertilizers&#8217; annual report, India possesses a domestic production capacity of 24.66 million metric tons of P&amp;K fertilizers, fulfilling only 50% of the domestic demand. The remaining demand is met through imports from countries like China, Russia, Morocco, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Inefficient Distribution and Subsidy Mechanism:<\/strong> India employs a complex and costly system to subsidize fertilizers for farmers, involving multiple agencies, intermediaries, and significant leakages. This subsidy system fails to adequately incentivize efficient fertilizer usage or the adoption of organic or bio-fertilizers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>The fertilizer subsidy has consistently represented a substantial portion of the Union Budget&#8217;s expenditures.<\/strong> In the 2023-24 Budget, the government has allocated Rs 1.75 trillion for fertilizer subsidies, marking the fourth consecutive year of exceeding one trillion rupees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">India&#8217;s reliance on <strong>Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)<\/strong> for fertilizer production exposes it to elevated and unpredictable global gas prices, resulting in a soaring fertilizer subsidy bill. In FY 2020-21, LNG use in the fertilizer sector accounted for as much as 63% of total gas consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_of_Improper_Utilization_of_Fertilizers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Effects of Improper Utilization of Fertilizers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Environmental Pollution<\/strong>: Overutilization of fertilizers leads to environmental pollution as their residues and unused portions transform into pollutants, affecting the air, water, and soil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Eutrophication:<\/strong> The excessive application of fertilizers can induce eutrophication in water bodies, marked by the overgrowth of algae and other aquatic plants. This overgrowth diminishes oxygen levels and harms aquatic ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Soil Degradation:<\/strong> The continuous use of nitrogen-based fertilizers alone can degrade soil fertility and create deficiencies in vital macro and micronutrients. Additionally, it can disrupt soil microflora and fauna, essential for maintaining soil health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Diminished Crop Quality<\/strong>: Inappropriate fertilizer usage can stimulate excessive growth in certain plant components, such as leaves and stems, at the expense of reproductive structures like fruits and grains. Consequently, this leads to reduced crop quality and yield.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Groundwater Contamination<\/strong>: Nitrate leaching from excessive fertilizer application can contaminate groundwater, posing health hazards to individuals who rely on such sources for drinking water. Elevated nitrate levels can result in methemo globinemia, also known as <strong>&#8220;blue baby syndrome.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Health Risks:<\/strong> The use of pesticides and herbicides in conjunction with fertilizers can pose health risks to both farmers and consumers when employed incorrectly or excessively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Economic Strain<\/strong>: Overuse of fertilizers can be economically burdensome for farmers, especially small and marginal ones, as it escalates input costs without corresponding increases in crop yields. This situation often leads to indebtedness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/strong>: The production and application of synthetic fertilizers contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, notably nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas implicated in climate change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Nutrient Uptake Imbalance<\/strong>: Inappropriate fertilizer application can create nutrient imbalances in the soil, affecting nutrient absorption by crops and necessitating corrective measures in subsequent growing seasons.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_the_PM_PRANAM_Scheme_help_reforming_the_Fertilizer_Regime\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>How can the PM PRANAM Scheme help reforming the Fertilizer Regime?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Reduction in Subsidy Expenditure:<\/strong> <strong>PM Pranam<\/strong> has the potential to curtail the government&#8217;s subsidy expenditure by endorsing alternative or bio-fertilizers. The government&#8217;s ambition to establish 10,000 Bio-Input Resource Centres, creating a nationwide network for micro-fertilizer and pesticide production, underscores its commitment to this approach. Through the promotion and adoption of these bio-fertilizers, PM Pranam can gradually alleviate the fiscal burden associated with chemical fertilizer subsidies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Control of Fiscal Deficit<\/strong>: The reduction in subsidy costs facilitated by <strong>PM Pranam<\/strong> can contribute significantly to controlling India&#8217;s fiscal deficit. Fiscal deficits pose considerable economic challenges, and one effective way to address this issue is by diminishing subsidies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Phased Transition Away from Chemical Fertilizer Subsidies:<\/strong> <strong>PM Pranam<\/strong> has the potential to expedite the gradual reduction of chemical fertilizer subsidies. By offering support and incentives for the adoption of alternative fertilizers, the government can systematically reduce its financial commitment to chemical fertilizer subsidies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Empowerment of Farmer Fertilizer Cooperatives: PM Pranam<\/strong> can empower farmer fertilizer cooperatives to expand their biofertilizer production. Such support can lead to increased economies of scale and the establishment of a more extensive distribution network for alternative fertilizers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Stimulating Sales and Distribution Networks:<\/strong> It is essential to devise pricing and margin strategies for biofertilizers that motivate sales and distribution networks. <strong>PM Pranam<\/strong> can facilitate this process by providing incentives to cooperatives and businesses engaged in biofertilizer production and distribution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Demonstration and Certification<\/strong>: <strong>PM Pranam<\/strong> can endorse initiatives that showcase the effectiveness of alternative fertilizers in real farming scenarios. This is critical for building trust and encouraging farmers to embrace these products. The certification of these bio-fertilizers can also ensure quality and enable farmers or their associations to command better prices for their agricultural produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Hence, PRANAM scheme provides a hope for solving problem associated with fertilizer subsidies.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Question_for_UPSC_Sociology_Optional_Paper\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Sample Question for UPSC Sociology Optional Paper:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question 1<\/strong>: <strong>What is the primary objective of the PM-PRANAM Scheme?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Answer<\/strong>:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The primary objective of <strong>PM-PRANAM<\/strong> is to decrease reliance on chemical fertilizers and encourage the balanced use of alternative fertilizers, thereby alleviating the financial burden of subsidies on chemical fertilizers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question 2<\/strong>: <strong>How does PM-PRANAM aim to impact fiscal expenditures related to fertilizer subsidies?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Answer<\/strong>:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>PM-PRANAM<\/strong> aims to reduce government expenditure on chemical fertilizer subsidies by promoting the use of alternative or bio-fertilizers, thereby helping to control the fiscal deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question 3<\/strong>: <strong>What challenges are associated with fertilizer usage in India?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Answer<\/strong>:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The challenges include imbalanced nutrient application, environmental pollution, overreliance on imports, inefficient subsidy mechanisms, and economic and health risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question 4<\/strong>: <strong>How can PM-PRANAM contribute to sustainable agricultural practices?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Answer<\/strong>:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">By promoting balanced fertilizer usage and the adoption of regenerative agriculture techniques, <strong>PM-PRANAM<\/strong> aligns with the government&#8217;s emphasis on environmentally conscious farming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question 5<\/strong>: <strong>What is the significance of states maintaining a lower consumption of chemical fertilizers in the PM-PRANAM Scheme?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Answer<\/strong>:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">States with lower chemical fertilizer consumption compared to their three-year average will receive incentives, such as a 50% grant based on the savings in subsidies, which they can allocate for asset creation and raising awareness about alternative fertilizers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E6K4qIabka0?t=27s\" width=\"350\" height=\"196\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RlbT0mw84Bc\" width=\"350\" height=\"196\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">To master these intricacies and fare well in the <strong>Sociology Optional Syllabus<\/strong>, aspiring sociologists might benefit from guidance by the <strong>Best Sociology Optional Teacher<\/strong> and participation in the <strong>Best Sociology Optional Coaching<\/strong>. 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Questions such as &#8220;<strong><em>which optional subject is the best?<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong><em>which optional subject is the most scoring?<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; frequently come to mind. Choosing the right optional subject, like choosing the <strong><em>best sociology optional teacher<\/em><\/strong>, is a subjective yet vital step that requires a thoughtful decision based on facts. A misstep in this crucial decision can indeed prove disastrous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Ever since the exam pattern was revamped in 2013, the UPSC has eliminated the need for a second optional subject. Now, candidates have to choose only one <strong>optional subject for the UPSC Mains<\/strong>, which has two papers of 250 marks each. One of the compelling choices for many has been the sociology optional. 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