CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The central government aims to double farmers’ income by
A
2020
B
2022
C
2019
D
2021
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In this background, the goal set to double farmers’ income by 2022-23 is central to promote farmers welfare, reduce agrarian distress and bring parity between income of farmers and those working in non-agricultural professions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The premise of the strategy for doubling farmers income is based on the following primary principles: Increasing total output across the agricultural sub-sectors through realising higher productivity. Rationalizing/reducing the cost of production. Ensuring remunerative prices in the agricultural produce.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Soil health card, and Prampragat Krishi Vikas Yojana: Aiming to raise output and reduce cost. 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ashok Dalwai Chairman, Committee on Doubling of Farmers’ Income.

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