Second Green Revolution — Current Affairs 2026

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Recent developments and news linked to Second Green Revolution.

Digital Agriculture Mission 2021-2025 launched with ₹2,817 crore allocation

June 2021

The Digital Agriculture Mission represents the technological backbone of Second Green Revolution, integrating artificial intelligence, blockchain, and remote sensing technologies for precision farming. This mission aligns with the Second Green Revolution's emphasis on knowledge-intensive agriculture and digital transformation of farming practices. It includes pilot projects in 600 villages across six states, demonstrating the government's commitment to technology-driven agricultural transformation.

UPSC Angle: Expected questions on digital governance, technology adoption in agriculture, and government schemes for agricultural modernization. Likely to appear in Prelims as factual questions and in Mains for policy analysis.

Natural Farming promotion under Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati

February 2024

The government's push for natural farming represents the sustainability dimension of Second Green Revolution, moving away from chemical-intensive agriculture towards ecological farming practices. This initiative covers 1 crore farmers across 15 lakh hectares, demonstrating the scale of sustainable agriculture adoption. It connects to Second Green Revolution's environmental sustainability goals and addresses concerns about soil health degradation from the First Green Revolution.

UPSC Angle: Questions on sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, and alternative farming methods. Relevant for both environmental and economic aspects of UPSC syllabus.