Denying a child even at birth an opportunity for the full expression of its innate genetic potential for physical and mental development is the cruellest form of inequity.
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There are two major challenges before Indian agriculture today: ecological and economical. The conservation of our basic agricultural assets such as land, water, and biodiversity is a major challenge. How to make agriculture sustainable is the challenge.
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What this quote means
The quote highlights the pressing challenges of sustainability in Indian agriculture, focusing on ecological and economic aspects.
M. S. Swaminathan addresses the dual crises facing Indian agriculture: the ecological need to conserve essential resources like land, water, and biodiversity, and the economic challenge of ensuring that agriculture can be sustained in a profitable manner. He emphasizes the importance of both conservation and sustainable practices to secure a future for agricultural development.
Themes
AgricultureSustainabilityEcologyEconomyConservation
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During a seminar on sustainable agriculture practices.
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