The Soil Health Management (SHM) component under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) promotes integrated nutrient management. This approach advocates for the balanced use of nutrients from various sources, including judicious application of chemical fertilizers, increased use of organic manures (like compost, farm yard manure, vermicompost), bio-fertilizers, and other local resources to maintain soil health and fertility.
The Soil Health Management component under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, aims at promoting nutrient management through ___________.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green Economy Initiatives)
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