Explain any three institutional reforms taken for the development of Indian agriculture
Agriculture (10)Explain any three institutional reforms taken for the development of Indian agriculture
Answer
- Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone, fire, and disease.
- Establishment of Grameen Banks, Cooperative Societies, and Banks for providing loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest.
- Kissan Credit Card (KCC)
- Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS).
- Special Weather Bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers.
- The government has also announced Minimum Support Price, remunerative and procurement prices for important crops.
- Check the exploitation of farmers by speculators and middlemen.
Exam Year:
2023