India, Aug. 15 -- The path forward requires an integrated, science-driven, farmer-centric strategy that harmonises policy frameworks, sustainability imperatives, and productivity goals. It is time to fundamentally reimagine how to optimise crop yields, strengthen farming communities across India's diverse agro-climatic zones.

Soil health represents a nation's fundamental wealth, yet India faces a critical nutrient crisis. Around 40% of Indian soils are deficient in essential micronutrients including zinc and iron-deficiencies that directly impact agricultural productivity and long-term nutrition security. The nutrition depletion has created a cascading effect on agricultural economics, environmental sustainability as well as health of th...