PM’s 139th Mann Ki Baat address highlights regional organic farming, river rejuvenation, and expanding global agri-exports
Distilled Policy Brief
- The 'Nava-Trinjan' initiative by the 'Kheti Virasat Mission' in Punjab's Malwa region promotes chemical-free organic farming and naturally colored cotton cultivation, paired with a handloom weaving school to train rural women.
- In Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, a joint effort between local administration and villagers successfully rejuvenated the Havel (Heval) river and surrounding natural water sources through rainwater harvesting and tree plantation.
- Driven by the 'Vocal for Local' vision, local Indian agricultural produce is securing international markets, including Makhana from Purnia, Bihar reaching Greece and Arhar Dal from Kalaburagi, Karnataka going to the Maldives.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Identify regional agri-export linkages (Purnia Makhana to Greece; Kalaburagi Arhar Dal to Maldives) and organic cotton initiatives such as Nava-Trinjan in Punjab.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze how community-led watershed restoration and local eco-friendly craft initiatives contribute to rural ecological resilience and socio-economic empowerment.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to recent community initiatives and agricultural exports in India, consider the following statements: 1. The 'Nava-Trinjan' initiative by the Kheti Virasat Mission promotes chemical-free, naturally colored cotton cultivation along with handloom weaving training for women in Punjab. 2. In Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal district, the Havel (Heval) river was rejuvenated through rainwater harvesting and tree plantation efforts. 3. Under the 'Vocal for Local' vision, Arhar Dal from Kalaburagi was exported to Greece, whereas Makhana from Purnia reached the Maldives. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: 'Nava-Trinjan' promotes organic, naturally colored cotton farming and handloom weaving in Punjab's Malwa region, and the Havel (Heval) river in Tehri Garhwal was rejuvenated via rainwater harvesting and tree plantation. Statement 3 is incorrect because Makhana from Purnia (Bihar) was exported to Greece, whereas Arhar Dal from Kalaburagi (Karnataka) went to the Maldives.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.