CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Union government has constituted the inter-ministerial panel to prepare a blueprint for doubling farmers’ income by which year
A
2020
B
2022
C
2033
D
2030
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Union Government had constituted an inter-ministerial committee headed by Ashok Dalwai to prepare a blueprint for doubling farmers’ income by 2022. It noted that policy should focus on creating a favourable investment climate for increased investment in agriculture.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2018, the Union Cabinet approved the country’s first Agriculture Export Policy with an aim to double farmers’ income. The Government has set a target of doubling farmers’ income by the year 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ashok Dalwai Chairman, Committee on Doubling of Farmers’ Income.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: To provide insurance against crop and income loss and to encourage investment in farming. Interlinking of rivers-To raise output and farm incomes. Operation Greens: To address price volatility of perishable commodities like Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP).

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