<h1>Economic Survey 2015-16 Urges Agricultural Transformation for Sustainable Farming and Food Security in India.</h1> The Economic Survey 2015-16, presented by the Union Finance Minister, highlights the urgent need for transformation in India's agriculture sector to ensure sustainable livelihoods for farmers and food security. It emphasizes improving productivity through efficient irrigation, mechanization, and better seed and fertilizer management. The survey suggests shifting fertilizer subsidies to direct benefit transfers (DBT) and promoting balanced fertilizer use. It also calls for enhancing agricultural credit, addressing regional disparities, and adopting demand-driven advisory services using technology. The focus is on increasing irrigation efficiency, promoting organic fertilizers, and encouraging the use of bio-pesticides to boost agricultural productivity.