The correct answer is (a) June 18, 2004.
Kisan Mitra Yojana is a government scheme launched in Uttar Pradesh on June 18, 2004. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to farmers to purchase agricultural inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. The scheme also provides training and extension services to farmers.
The scheme is implemented by the Uttar Pradesh government through the State Agriculture Department. The scheme is funded by the state government and the central government.
The scheme is open to all farmers in Uttar Pradesh who own agricultural land. Farmers can apply for the scheme online or through the nearest agriculture department office.
The scheme provides a maximum financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 per farmer. The financial assistance is provided in the form of a loan, which is repayable over a period of five years.
The scheme also provides training and extension services to farmers. The training is provided on topics such as crop cultivation, soil management, water management, and pest management. The extension services are provided on topics such as marketing of agricultural produce, government schemes for farmers, and agricultural technology.
The scheme has been successful in providing financial assistance to farmers and in improving their agricultural practices. The scheme has also helped to increase agricultural production in Uttar Pradesh.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the dates on which Kisan Mitra Yojana was started in U.P.