Explain any three institutional reforms taken for the development of Indian agriculture

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Explain any three institutional reforms taken for the development of Indian agriculture

Answer

  1. Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone, fire, and disease.
  2. Establishment of Grameen Banks, Cooperative Societies, and Banks for providing loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest.
  3. Kissan Credit Card (KCC)
  4. Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS).
  5. Special Weather Bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers.
  6. The government has also announced Minimum Support Price, remunerative and procurement prices for important crops.
  7. Check the exploitation of farmers by speculators and middlemen.
Exam Year: 2023