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The Ministry of Agriculture has formulated a special Kharif strategy for implementation in the ensuing Kharif 2021. Which of the following will be roped in for effective implementation and training to the farmers?

The Ministry of Agriculture has formulated a special Kharif strategy for implementation in the ensuing Kharif 2021. Which of the following will be roped in for effective implementation and training to the farmers? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARIs) and Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

  • The Ministry of Agriculture has formulated a special Kharif strategy for implementation in the ensuing Kharif 2021 season with an aim to attain self-sufficiency in the production of pulses.
  • Under the strategy, utilizing all the high-yielding varieties of seeds that are available either with the Central Seed Agencies or in the states will be distributed free of cost to increase area.
  • For the coming Kharif 2021, it is proposed to distribute more than 20 lakh mini kits of seeds amounting to nearly Rs 82 crore.
  • The total cost for these mini-kits will be borne by the Central Government to boost the production and productivity of tur, moong, and urad. 
  • Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARIs) and Krishi Vigyan Kendras will also be roped in for effective implementation and training to the farmers

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