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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state government has set Up Welfare Board for Farmers?
A
Karnataka
B
Kerala
C
Maharashtra
D
Telangana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a first, Kerala sets up welfare board to provide pension to MGNREGS workers | Cities News, The Indian Express.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cabinet also decided that Dr P Rajendran would be appointed as the chairman of the Kerala Farmers Welfare Fund Board. “This is the first time in the country that such a board has been set up for the welfare and uplift of farmers, ” an official press release said.

Detailed explanation-3: -Structure: The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is one of the three constituent Departments of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the other two being Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (DAHD&F) and Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE).

Detailed explanation-4: -Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS), Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS) and Pilot Unified Package Insurance Scheme (UPIS) (45 districts). Coverage under PMFBY/WBCIS/CPIS/UPIS is compulsory, if you avail crop loan for notified crops.

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