Circular Economy Boosts Dairy Farmers' Income: Amit Shah's Vision for Growth
Amit Shah states that adopting a circular economy model in the dairy sector will significantly increase farmer income within five years.
Photo by Nicolas Brulois
त्वरित संशोधन
Amit Shah announced a plan to raise dairy farmers' income in 5 years.
The plan involves implementing a circular economy model in the dairy sector.
Examples include using cow dung for biogas to power processing units.
Supported by institutions like Amul and NDDB.
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दृश्य सामग्री
Circular Economy Model in Dairy Sector: Waste to Wealth
This flowchart illustrates the application of circular economy principles in the dairy sector, showing how waste products like cow dung are utilized to generate biogas, which in turn powers dairy processing, creating a sustainable and profitable loop for farmers.
- 1.Dairy Farming (Milk Production)
- 2.Cow Dung Generation (Waste)
- 3.Biogas Plant (Anaerobic Digestion)
- 4.Biogas Production (Energy Source)
- 5.Power Dairy Processing Units
- 6.Bio-slurry/Organic Fertilizer (By-product)
- 7.Used in Agriculture (Soil Enrichment)
- 8.Increased Farm Productivity & Reduced Costs
- 9.Enhanced Dairy Farmer Income & Sustainability
परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Economic models: Circular Economy vs. Linear Economy, Green Economy
Rural Development and Farmer Income Doubling initiatives
Environmental Sustainability: Waste management, renewable energy (biogas), climate change mitigation (methane emissions)
Role of Cooperatives and Institutions (Amul, NDDB) in agricultural development
Government schemes related to agriculture, livestock, and waste-to-wealth (e.g., Gobar-Dhan)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) linkages (e.g., SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action)
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सारांश
Union Minister Amit Shah has announced an ambitious plan to boost the income of dairy farmers by implementing a circular economy model in the dairy sector. He projects that this approach will significantly raise farmers' earnings within the next five years. What does this mean? Essentially, it involves maximizing resource utilization and minimizing waste throughout the dairy value chain.
For example, cow dung can be used to generate biogas, which then powers dairy processing units, creating a sustainable loop. This initiative, supported by institutions like Amul and NDDB, aims to make the dairy sector more efficient, environmentally friendly, and profitable for farmers, aligning with broader goals of rural development and sustainable agriculture.
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नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. In the context of the recent initiative to implement a circular economy model in India's dairy sector, consider the following statements: 1. The primary aim is to maximize resource utilization and minimize waste across the dairy value chain. 2. Utilizing cow dung for biogas generation directly contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. 3. Institutions like Amul and NDDB are expected to play a crucial role in the implementation of this model. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement 1 is correct as the core principle of a circular economy is to maximize resource utilization and minimize waste. Statement 2 is correct because anaerobic digestion of cow dung to produce biogas captures methane (a potent greenhouse gas) that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, thus reducing emissions. Statement 3 is correct as the news explicitly mentions the support of institutions like Amul and NDDB, which have a strong network and experience in the dairy sector.
2. With reference to the concept of 'Circular Economy', which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A.It aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life.
- B.It fundamentally relies on the 'take-make-dispose' linear model of production and consumption.
- C.Design for longevity, repairability, and recyclability are key principles of a circular economy.
- D.It seeks to decouple economic growth from the consumption of finite resources.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement A, C, and D correctly describe the principles and goals of a circular economy. A circular economy is an alternative to the traditional linear economy (take-make-dispose) and aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life. Therefore, statement B, which suggests it relies on the linear model, is incorrect.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the institutional framework and related initiatives for India's dairy sector: 1. The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was established to promote, finance, and support producer-owned and controlled organisations. 2. 'Operation Flood', launched in 1970, transformed India from a milk-deficient nation to the world's largest milk producer. 3. The Gobar-Dhan scheme, launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, primarily focuses on converting cattle dung and solid waste into biogas and bio-fertilizers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement 1 is correct. NDDB was indeed established in 1965 with the mandate to promote, finance, and support producer-owned and controlled organisations like cooperatives. Statement 2 is correct. Operation Flood, initiated by NDDB, was a landmark program that made India the world's largest milk producer. Statement 3 is correct. The Gobar-Dhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) scheme, launched in 2018, aims to manage cattle waste and convert it into wealth (biogas and bio-slurry/fertilizer), aligning perfectly with the circular economy concept mentioned in the news.