GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

"With growing urbanization, peri-urban agriculture is emerging as a significant contributor to fresh farm produce needs". In this context, discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with promoting peri-urban agriculture in a sustainable manner.

Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

Agricultural MarketingCrops and Cropping PatternsInclusive GrowthFood Security and PDS

Syllabus: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

How toppers approached it

From all 10 answers · about 150 words · 60% drew a diagram.

Opening

  • No separate opening40%
  • A figure30%
  • A definition30%

Body

  • Points80%
  • Points and prose20%

Close

  • A way forward60%
  • A summary40%

The toppers’ answers

Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 153 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Recently, numerous startups like Otipy, Farmdelight, etc have gained momentum in Peri-Urban Agri who promise instant & direct farm to household delivery.

Body · points

Opportunities associated

  1. Rise in Urban Population, per Capita Income ⇒ demand.

  2. Health consciousness and increased awareness for Dairy, meat & Horticulture.

  3. Scope for organic promotion as Households willing to pay more.

  4. Income support for farmers and better price realization.

  5. continuous employment on a daily basis.

Challenges associated

  1. Poor state of Infra: Road transportation, etc.

  2. Exploitation of farmers by Startups (Dalwai Co.: only 15-40% money reaches farmers)

  3. Price Inflation may exclude out have nots in urban areas.

  4. Increased cost of prod^n due to vicinity to urban areas.

  5. Pollution from urban sources: (Air, sewage, etc)

ways Ahead -> Regulatory Ease (with Proper farmer protection) -> Rural Infra (PM Sadak Yojan

Close · a summary

Thus, the peri-urban Agro offers a significant opportunity for all: Farmers, Startups, etc.

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