Notes and Study material for Exams
The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) was launched by the Government of India in 1996-97 to provide financial assistance to States for the swift completion of ongoing major and medium irrigation projects. The program recognizes that irrigation is the backbone of Indian agriculture, and timely completion of irrigation projects is crucial to expanding the area … Read more
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), with its motto ‘Har Khet ko Paani’ (Water for every field), is a comprehensive national mission aimed at revolutionizing irrigation in India. Launched in 2015, it recognizes that efficient and assured irrigation is the bedrock for agricultural productivity and rural prosperity. Objectives of PMKSY Expanding Cultivable Area Under … Read more
The Green Revolution was a period of agricultural development that began in the mid-20th century and focused on increasing crop yields through the use of new technologies, such as high-yield varieties of crops, fertilizers, and pesticides. The Green Revolution was a major success, and it helped to increase food production around the world. However, it … Read more