Question: Consider the following statements regarding Green Revolution Krishonnati Yojana: 1. The scheme is extended till the year 2020 beyond the 12th Five-year plan. 2. It will boost the government’s vision of doubling farmer’s income by 202 2. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
🌱 Green Revolution Krishonnati Yojana:
✨ Description:
📅 Launched: 2005.
🎯 Aim: To develop agriculture and allied sectors scientifically to increase farmers' income.
🛠️ Approved continuation beyond the 12th Five-Year Plan until 2020 with an estimated implementation cost of Rs. 33,369 crore (2017-2020).
🌟 Sub-heading
📈 Objectives:
🔹 Enhance agricultural production, productivity, and returns.
🔹 Comprises 11 major schemes and missions:
➔ National Food Security Mission (NFSM).
➔ National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGP-A).
➔ National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
➔ Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE).
➔ Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM).
➔ Sub-Mission on Seeds and Planting Material (SMSP).
➔ Sub-Mission on Plant Protection and Plant Quarantine (SMPPQ).
➔ Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Marketing (ISAM).
➔ Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation (ISAC).
➔ Integrated Scheme on Agriculture Census, Economics, and Statistics (ISACES).
➔ Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
📌 Advantages:
🔹 Encourages the production of rice, wheat, pulses, and coarse grains.
🔹 Promotes food and agricultural security.
🔹 Innovates sustainable agricultural practices.
🔹 Fosters integrated farming systems and agro-ecological climates.
🔹 Aids in achieving the vision of doubling farmers' income by 2022.
📝 Additional Information:
🎯 Aligns with SDG 2: Zero Hunger, targeting improved agricultural productivity and sustainability by 2030.