CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which State has launched ’Direct Benefit Transfer’ scheme for the state’s farmers
A
West Bengal
B
Odisha
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Karnataka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Manipur CM releases Rs 28 crore for 18, 000 organic farmers through DBT. The DBT will help registered organic farmers in sustainable organic production and improve their livelihood prospects, Singh said.

Detailed explanation-2: -Manipur CM Biren Singh launches Direct Benefit Transfer for organic farmers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Government has introduced Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system in Fertilizers w.e.f. October 2016. Under the fertilizer DBT system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades is released to the fertilizer companies on the basis of actual sales made by the retailers to the beneficiaries.

Detailed explanation-4: -National Food Security Mission (NFSM): The scheme is 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The operational area of the scheme is all the nine district of the State. The production and productivity of Rice increased drastically in the State with the initiation of Farm Pond under the scheme.

Detailed explanation-5: -Besides, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Horticulture and Soil Conservation Minister Letpao Haokip, Additional Chief Secretary P.

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