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The Department of agriculture has been created mainly to provide Agricultural Extension Services to farmers and to transfer the latest technical knowledge to the farming community, introduction of high yielding varieties, laying demonstrations, imparting training to farmers to improve skills & knowledge to boost up the agricultural Production and productivity. The other objectives of … Read more
Bharat Nirman is a time-bound business plan for action in rural infrastructureThe basic geographical structure of Population distribution will change once India shifts from being agriculture based country to Industry based nation. The Government has launched “Bharat Nirman” for the development of rural
Erosion and runoff management in hilly, foot hills and valley lands; processes and factors affecting them Soil erosion due to water is a major concern in all the northern hilly states of India in general and Uttarakhand in particular. The peculiar terrain condition and high rainfall in the state pose a serious problem … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): Boosting India’s Agro-Processing Introduction India, with its vast agricultural landscape and diverse produce, holds immense potential in the agro-processing sector. However, the country has historically faced challenges in transforming its agricultural bounty into value-added products. Recognizing this need, the Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) … Read more
Chhattisgarh is rich in Livestock wealth. Livestock sector contributes about 23 percent to the value of agricultural sector output. A majority of the rural households possesses one or another species of livestock. The distribution of livestock holdings is more equitable as compared to land, indicating that the poor have more opportunities in livestock production than … Read more
Price Stabilisation Fund Scheme (PSFS): Protecting Consumers and Farmers from Price Shocks The agricultural sector, a cornerstone of many economies, is inherently vulnerable to price fluctuations. These fluctuations, often driven by factors beyond the control of farmers and consumers, can lead to significant economic hardship and social unrest. To mitigate these risks and ensure a … Read more
EMPLOYMENT generation and potential, Scope of future Industrialization of Himachal Pradesh Industries in himachal pradesh Micro and small enterprises At the time of independence, Himachal Pradesh was predominantly an agrarian economy. Almost all other items of common use were imported. During the nineties, the Growth rate remained more or less stable. The decade showed an … Read more
The Rise and Fall of Sole Cropping: A Critical Examination of its Impact on Agriculture and the Environment Introduction Sole cropping, the practice of growing a single crop species on a given piece of land, has been a dominant agricultural practice for centuries. It has been instrumental in feeding a growing global population and driving … Read more
PM Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY): A Pension Safety Net for India’s Farmers Introduction India’s agricultural sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy, sustains a vast population of farmers who contribute significantly to food security. However, the majority of these farmers face economic vulnerabilities, particularly during their post-retirement years. Recognizing this pressing need, the Indian … Read more
Efforts of government in promoting Biotechnology in the country DBT and Biotech parks The remarkable march of India into the world of biosciences and technological advances began in 1986. That year, government of india accepted the vision that unless India created a separate Department for Biotechnology, within the Ministry of Science and Technology, … Read more