AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AND FOOD SECURITY

Abstract

India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 under VIKSIT BHARAT @ 2047: Shaping the India of Tomorrow places agriculture at the center of national development. The chapter “Agricultural Transformation and Food Security” examines the critical role of agriculture in achieving sustainable economic growth, rural prosperity, and national food security. It highlights major challenges faced by Indian agriculture, including climate change, shrinking landholdings, declining soil fertility, water scarcity, and market instability. The chapter emphasizes the importance of technological advancement through precision farming, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital agricultural platforms to improve productivity and efficiency. It also focuses on sustainable farming practices, climate-resilient agriculture, farmer empowerment, and policy reforms necessary for long-term development. Ensuring food security for India’s growing population requires not only increased production but also equitable distribution, nutritional security, reduced food wastage, and resilient supply chains, making agricultural transformation a cornerstone of India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.