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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Krishi kiosk, a scheme for farmers was launched in the state of ____
A
Punjab
B
Gujarat
C
Rajasthan
D
Haryana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Om Prakash Dhankar launched ‘Krishi Kiosk’ at Panchkula for facilitating the farmers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana – It is an actuarial premium based scheme. Neem Coated Urea – This is to regulate the use of urea. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana – This is a scheme to take care of irrigation requirements of farming. Parampragat Krishi Vikas Yojana – This scheme is to promote organic farming.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Government has rolled out a number of new initiatives like Soil Health Card Scheme, Neem Coated Urea, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Interest Subvention Scheme.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)” for promoting organic farming.

Detailed explanation-5: -The agriculture ministry is headed by Minister of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar.

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