Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Mention two steps taken by the government to boost agricultural production in India.
Solution
5 steps taken by the government of india to increase the productivity of agricultural are as follows:
1. Green revolution and white revolution(operation flood were aimed at to increase the productivity.
2. Many new Grammen and cooperatives bank were established by banking sector to provide loan facilities to farmer at low rate of interest.
3.Kissan Credit card was introduced for purchasing of inputs required for agriculture like seeds, machines etc.
4. to encourage the farmers to use modern methods of agriculture, Government provides various subsidies rates for inputs like irrigation, power , fertilizers etc
5. To provide food grains and other essential goods to consumer at cheaper and subsidy rate , Government Of India built up FOOD security system to meet the demand of shortage of food.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Mention any two reasons for the importance of agriculture in India.
Practicing mixed farming gives security to farmers.
Which season is suitable for growing bajra? Name the states where bajra is grown.
Do you think that the cultivation of pulses is lagging behind in recent times? Give two reasons to justify your view.
What is ‘ratooning’? Give two advantages of ratooning.
Why is the development of agriculture essential?
Why are pulses not a significant export item?
Cotton grows widely in Maharashtra.
Shifting agriculture and Plantation agriculture.
Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?