BANKING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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To ensure the supply of fertilizer to farmers on suitable rates
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Distribution of HYV seeds
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To provide agriculture credit at concessional rate
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To provide consultancy service related to agriculture
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Detailed explanation-1: -Main aim of the scheme is to answer farmers’ queries on a telephone call in their own language. These call centres are working in 21 different locations in the country covering all the States and UTs. A countrywide common eleven digit Toll Free Number 1800-180-1551 has been allotted for Kisan Call Centre.
Detailed explanation-2: -A countrywide common eleven digit Toll Free number 1800-180-1551 has been allotted for Kisan Call Centre. This number is accessible through mobile phones and landlines of all telecom networks including private service providers. Replies to the farmers’ queries are given in 22 local languages.
Detailed explanation-3: -PM-Kisan Helpline No. 155261 / 011-24300606.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced in 1998. KCC was introduced to enable the farmers to purchase agricultural input and draw cash for their production needs. In 2004, the scheme was further revised to cover long-term loans as well as the working capital load for agriculture and allied activities.