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Abstract

From Kyoto protocol initiative in late 90’s to the drafting of Paris agreement in 2015 the world countries are working on reducing carbon emission intensity and further gaining the carbon credits through carbon sink, for the sustainable environment. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an international body for assessment on climate change, in its report on “Climate Change & Land” has warned about the changing land use pattern on how they are affecting and getting affected by the climate change. Though the land act as both sink and the source of carbon vis-à-vis Green-House Gases (GHGs) yet World Food System, its production and distribution is responsible for 25%-30% of GHGs emission. For clean environment initiative and the climate-resilient agricultural practices the Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) and its four pillars can be the ray of hope for India, not only for its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC’s) in accordance with the Paris agreement but will also be helpful in achieving the India’s agricultural GDP beyond 4% and doubling the farmers’ income by 2022. This paper focuses on the issue of agrarian crisis developed through the neo-liberalisation of Indian economy with respect to the agriculture. It also underlines the issues of Indian farmers with the traditional farming, impacts of the Green Revolution and the climate change. The paper addresses the issue of degraded soil and excessive use of fertilizers for a sustainable land use pattern. Water use efficiency and chemical-free agriculture for the clean environment is also explained through the pillars of ZBNF. Through this not only the 2030 agenda of Sustainable Development Goals be achieved but a check on India’s food security be kept in mind with the social and economic aspects of its demography.