Notes and Study material for Exams
The National Horticulture Mission: A Catalyst for India’s Horticultural Revolution Introduction India, with its diverse agro-climatic zones and rich biodiversity, possesses immense potential for horticulture. The sector plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, income generation, and food security. Recognizing the importance of horticulture, the Government of India launched the … Read more
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Pillars of Grassroots Democracy in India Introduction Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are the cornerstone of India’s decentralized governance system, playing a crucial role in bringing governance closer to the people. Established through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, PRIs aim to empower local communities and foster participatory democracy at the grassroots … Read more
Empowering Indian Agriculture: A Deep Dive into the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana The Indian agricultural sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy, faces numerous challenges, including post-harvest losses, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to markets. To address these issues and enhance the livelihoods of farmers, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan … Read more
Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan: Boosting Agriculture and Empowering Farmers Introduction India, a nation with a rich agricultural heritage, has long been grappling with the challenges of ensuring food security for its vast population. The agricultural sector, the backbone of the Indian economy, employs a significant portion of the workforce and contributes substantially to the national GDP. … Read more
WHO Defines Food Security to exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security has three interlinked contents such as :- Availability of food, Access to food and absorption of food. Food … Read more
E-Learning– IT& Rural applications A learning system based on formalised teaching but with the help of electronic Resources is known as E-learning. While teaching can be based in or out of the classrooms, the use of computers and the Internet forms the major component of E-learning. E-learning can also be termed as a Network enabled … Read more
Agricultural Marketing: A Vital Link Between Farm and Fork The journey of food, from the farm to the consumer’s table, is a complex and intricate process. At the heart of this journey lies agricultural marketing, a crucial element that bridges the gap between producers and consumers, ensuring the efficient flow of food and agricultural products. … Read more
PM FME Scheme: Revolutionizing India’s Micro Food Processing Sector Introduction India’s food processing sector is a vital pillar of the economy, contributing significantly to agricultural growth, employment generation, and food security. However, the sector faces several challenges, particularly in the micro food processing segment. This segment, comprising small and cottage industries, plays a crucial role … Read more
Jal Jeevan Mission: Ensuring ‘Har Ghar Jal’ (Water for Every Home) Introduction: Water, the elixir of life, is an indispensable resource for human survival and societal well-being. Access to safe and adequate water is a fundamental human right, yet millions across the globe, particularly in developing nations, struggle to secure this basic necessity. Recognizing the … Read more
Solar Charkha Mission: Empowering Rural Livelihoods through Sustainable Textiles Introduction India, with its rich textile heritage and vast rural population, holds immense potential for sustainable development. The Solar Charkha Mission, launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in 2014, aims to harness this potential by empowering rural communities through the production … Read more