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10 Initiative Taken By The Government To Increase Agricultural Production

by aditya abhishek

Introduction

To increase agricultural production, the government of India has taken effective initiatives that have made India a self-dependent country for fulfilling food requirements. 

Green Revolution

Many people blindly condemn this initiative, but due to farm mechanization, the use of hybrid seeds, fertilizers, etc. India became a food surplus country.

White Revolution

Likewise, to increase milk production in the country, Operation Flood was launched on 13 January 1970 which led to the white revolution. 

ICAR

Indian Council of Agricultural Research was established in the country to spread agricultural information and develop seeds, varieties, etc. 

Kisan Rath

Launched in April 2020, is an Indian government initiative to facilitate farmers and traders in transporting Agriculture and Horticulture produce. 

MSP

The Minimum Support Price for Kharif and Rabi crops helps farmers to get secured before the sowing season. It can also help to make good marketing strategies. 

PMFBY

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana helps farmers get financial security in case of crop losses from natural calamities such as drought, floods, etc. 

PMKSY

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana helps Indian farmers set up efficient irrigation systems in their farms at a very low cost. 

PMKSK

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras, more than 3.25 lakh fertilizer shops will be updated to provide fertilizers, seeds, soil testing facilities, etc. to the farmer. 

RKVY 

The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Scheme gives aid to the state governments for approved agricultural projects to increase production. 

NMSA

To increase food production through integrated agriculture, water use efficiency, soil health management, etc. government launched the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.

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