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    Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 Sector - 30 Gandhinagar: Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RBVP) 2023

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    The document discusses scientific innovations for sustainable agriculture. It describes precision agriculture which uses IT to ensure crops receive exactly what they need. Genetic engineering is inserting DNA into organisms to produce genetically modified plants. Vertical farming stacks layers of crops to produce more food using less land. Robotics and automation are increasing agricultural production through drones, autonomous tractors, and robotic arms. These innovations aim to meet growing food demand sustainably.

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    The document discusses scientific innovations for sustainable agriculture. It describes precision agriculture which uses IT to ensure crops receive exactly what they need. Genetic engineering is inserting DNA into organisms to produce genetically modified plants. Vertical farming stacks layers of crops to produce more food using less land. Robotics and automation are increasing agricultural production through drones, autonomous tractors, and robotic arms. These innovations aim to meet growing food demand sustainably.

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    Kendriya vidyalaya No.

    1 sector -30
    Gandhinagar

    RASHTRIYA BAL VAIGYANIK PRADARSHANI (RBVP) 2023


    Topic:- Scientific innovation for sustainable future

    ● Name of School:- Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1


    ● Address of School:- Sector-30,near Jhulelal Mandir
    ● District:- Gandhinagar,Gujarat
    ● Pincode:- 382030
    ● Name of Group Member:- Harshajit Das
    ● Name of Group Member:- Ubada Vahora
    ● Name of Guide Teacher :- S.K.Devrani
    Scientific innovation for
    sustainable agriculture
    Food insecurity: a major
    problem
    845,000,000
    No. of people estimated worldwide to be
    undernourished
    Food insecurity in India

    ● The USDA defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access


    to enough food for every person in a household to live an active,
    healthy life. This can be a temporary situation for a family or can
    last a long time. Food insecurity is one way we measure how
    many people can't afford food.

    ● According to UNO -India, there are nearly 195 million


    undernourished people in India, which is a quarter of the world's
    hunger burden. Also, roughly 43% of children in India are
    chronically undernourished. India ranks 68 out of 113 major
    countries in terms of food security index 2022.
    Challenges faced by food insecurity

    1 Growing population 3 Unmonitored nutrition program

    Pest
    2 Climate change 4 and ......diseases
    Population – Although a major part of the Indian population is engaged in agricultural activities, the
    availability of food for all is a challenge due to the increasing population of the country
    Climatic Change – Farming and agricultural activities have been severely affected by climatic change
    over the past few years. Some regions face floods while some experience drought. Similar changes
    have severely affected livestock, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture
    Unmonitored nutrition programmes – Emphasis must be given on introducing and enacting well-
    monitored nutrition programmes
    Inadequate storage facilities – Inadequate and improper storage facilities for grains, which are often
    stored outside under tarps that provide little protection from humidity and pests
    Sustainable agriculture
    What do you mean by sustainable agriculture ?
    Sustainable agriculture is a method of farming that focuses on practices that are environmentally, economically, and
    socially responsible, with the goal of producing food in a way that meets the needs of the present generation without
    compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable agriculture aims to minimize
    negative impacts on the environment, protect natural resources, promote biodiversity, and support the livelihoods of
    farmers and rural communities.

    Key principles of sustainable agriculture include:

    1. Conservation and management of resources


    2. Biodiversity
    3. Social responsibility
    4. Resilience and adaptability
    Scientific innovation for
    sustainable agriculture
    Scientific Innovations

    1. Precision agriculture 3. Vertical farming

    2. Genetic engineering 4. Biotechnology


    What is Precision Agriculture?
    • Precision agriculture (PA) is a farming management concept based on observing,
    measuring and responding to inter- and intra-field variability in crops. PA is also sometimes
    referred to as precision farming, satellite agriculture, as-needed farming and site-specific
    crop management (SSCM).

    Precision agriculture uses information technology (IT) to ensure that crops and soil receive
    exactly what they need for optimum health and productivity. This also ensures profitability,
    sustainability and protection of the environment. It considers aspects such as soil type,
    terrain, weather, plant growth and yield data when managing crops.
    What is Genetic Engineering?
    It is a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism. To
    produce a GM plant, new DNA is transferred into plant cells. Usually, the cells are
    then grown in tissue culture where they develop into plants. The seeds produced by
    these plants will inherit the new DNA. 

    Genetic modification of plants involves adding a specific stretch of DNA into the
    plant’s genome, giving it new or different characteristics. This could include
    changing the way the plant grows, or making it resistant to a particular disease. The
    new DNA becomes part of the GM plant’s genome which the seeds produced by
    these plants will contain.
    What is Vertical Farming?
    • Vertical farming is exactly what it sounds like: farming on vertical surfaces, rather than
    traditional, horizontal agriculture. By using vertically stacked layers, farmers can produce
    much more food on the same amount of land (or even less).Often these layers are integrated
    into buildings such as skyscrapers, housed in warehouses or shipping containers, greenhouses
    (like ours), or placed in spaces that would otherwise be unfit for farming.

    The Benefits of Vertical Farming


    1. Utilize Less Water & Space
    2. Increased Production All Year
    3. Reduced Arable Land 
    What does Robotics and automation contribute in
    Agriculture?
    ● Agriculture is quickly becoming an exciting high-tech industry, drawing new
    professionals, new companies and new investors. The technology is developing
    rapidly, not only advancing the production capabilities of farmers but also
    advancing robotics and automation technology as we know it.
    ● At the heart of this phenomenon is the need for significantly increased production
    yields. The UN estimates the world population will rise from 7.3 billion today to 9.7
    billion in 2050. The world will need a lot more food, and farmers will face serious
    pressure to keep up with demand.

    ● Agricultural robots are increasing production yields for farmers in various ways.
    From drones to autonomous tractors to robotic arms, the technology is being
    deployed in creative and innovative applications.

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