QUESTION 6
GS3
10 marks
India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for ensuring better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement.
WRITE IN
7 min
200 words
What the examiner wants
Critically assess whether India should promote the meat and poultry sector for better nutrition.
Critically elucidateAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1Case for: protein and micronutrient deficiency, cheap poultry protein, farm income diversification, exports≈35 words
- 2Needs: modern slaughterhouses, cold chain, disease control, FSSAI standards≈35 words
- 3Concerns: hygiene, antibiotic misuse and AMR, water and methane footprint, cultural sensitivities and state cattle laws≈35 words
- 4Balanced path: poultry and fish focus, safety standards, pulses and dairy as alternatives≈35 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Nutrition gapPotential of pink revolutionRequired measuresConcernsBalanced view
Where marks usually go
- One-sided promotion without health and environment concerns
- No nutrition data to justify the need
Draw this
- Value-chain diagram: farm → slaughterhouse → cold chain → retail/export, with gaps marked
Value addition
- Data57% of women aged 15-49 were anaemic.NFHS-5 (2019-21)
- StudyCSE (2014) found antibiotic residues in 40% of chicken samples tested.Centre for Science and Environment, 2014
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 7 minutes, then get it checked.