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What problem does the APCNF model aim to address?
What problem does the APCNF model aim to address?
- Urban pollution
- Biodiversity loss and environmental damage (correct)
- Water scarcity
- Rural poverty
What key outcome does natural farming promote according to the NITI Aayog team?
What key outcome does natural farming promote according to the NITI Aayog team?
- Technological dependence
- Ecological sustainability (correct)
- Increased fossil fuel use
- Urbanizing rural areas
Which aspect of natural farming did Suresh Kumar Chaudhari find noteworthy?
Which aspect of natural farming did Suresh Kumar Chaudhari find noteworthy?
- Reduction of agricultural land
- Involvement of farmers in the system (correct)
- Use of chemically enhanced fertilizers
- Adoption of GMO crops
What did Ramesh Chand emphasize about the APCNF initiative?
What did Ramesh Chand emphasize about the APCNF initiative?
How did the NITI Aayog team assess the potential of natural farming during their visit?
How did the NITI Aayog team assess the potential of natural farming during their visit?
What important aspect of farming did Neelam Patel commend RySS for?
What important aspect of farming did Neelam Patel commend RySS for?
What was the reaction of the NITI Aayog team after visiting natural farming fields?
What was the reaction of the NITI Aayog team after visiting natural farming fields?
What does the term 'rhizosphere' refer to in the context of natural farming?
What does the term 'rhizosphere' refer to in the context of natural farming?
What negative impact of farming is highlighted as being addressed by natural farming?
What negative impact of farming is highlighted as being addressed by natural farming?
What role does food security play in the NITI Aayog's view of natural farming?
What role does food security play in the NITI Aayog's view of natural farming?
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NITI Aayog's Acknowledgement of Andhra Pradesh's Natural Farming Model
- NITI Aayog team commended Andhra Pradesh's Community-managed Natural Farming (APCNF) model for its positive impact on biodiversity conservation and environmental protection.
- The team highlighted the model's contribution to food security, ecological sustainability, and socio-economic development.
- The team emphasized the importance of transitioning to natural farming due to the concerns surrounding the negative effects of synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides.
- Ramesh Chand, Member (Agriculture) of NITI Aayog, acknowledged the potential of natural farming as a sustainable solution for food security and ecological health.
- Dr. Chand emphasized the successful implementation of natural farming in Andhra Pradesh as a model for nationwide adoption.
- Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, DDG (NRM), ICAR, noted the notable farmer involvement in the APCNF system.
- Chaudhari was impressed by the principles of natural farming practiced in Andhra Pradesh, particularly the positive impact on the rhizosphere.
- Neelam Patel, Program Director at NITI Aayog, recognized the sustained commitment of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS) to natural farming for numerous years.
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