In 2016, Sikkim achieved the distinction of becoming India's first state to be declared fully organic. This was achieved by phasing out chemical fertilizers and pesticides and adopting sustainable agricultural practices across the state's farmland.
Which state in India has been declared as the first organic farming state ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Impact)
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