Q.3 Examine how agriculture in India impacts the environment? Suggest the way forward for reducing the impact. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment-

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/for-climate-smart-agriculture-cop26-budget-7771379/
In the intro, mention 2070 carbon neutrality target set by India.
In the body, mention that agriculture contributes 73% of India’s methane emissions, also mention that agriculture emits 408 MMT of carbon-dioxide equivalent. In the next part, mention the role of paddy cultivation in GHG emissions. Also elaborate on the policies such as subsidies on power and fertilisers, free water etc. In the suggestions, mention the need for revisiting the policies such as subsidies on inputs and procurement of wheat and rice through PDS.
Conclude by mentioning the need to reduce the GHG emissions from agriculture to achieve the target of carbon neutrality in 2070.