CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The scheme has been launched for the overall development and progress of villages and agriculture and to irrigate additional 2500 acres of land in the state. In the first phase, the farmers of the unserved and underserved areas will be given the facility and later it will be implemented in the whole state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under this scheme, the government will distribute 5000 solar pumps. This scheme will also reduce power consumption in the state. The scheme will be implemented in a phased manner in the state. The first phase will cover the reserved areas of the state.

Detailed explanation-3: -Launched in 2017, the pipeline-based irrigation system helps in the efficient use of water and crop diversification. The State has completed over 3.5 lakh hectares (lh) of such a system with the total area under it likely to increase to 4 lh with the State government emphasising crop diversification.