THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940
PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER AND THE GREAT DEPRESSION
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Both led to mass violence, with hundreds of farmers killed in a revolt
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Both pressured the banks to stop foreclosing on farm property
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Both operated on the principle of cutting supply to raise prices
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Both programs advocated laissez-faire policies for seed and fertilizer
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Detailed explanation-1: -Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is being implemented with a view to promote organic farming in the country. This will improve soil health and organic matter content and increase net income of the farmer so as to realise premium prices.
Detailed explanation-2: -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: -PMFBY, PKVY, PMKSY PM-Kisan scheme were some of the initiatives taken by the government.
Detailed explanation-4: -It must be noted that the PKVY scheme is implemented in all the states across India. Under this scheme, farmers are given financial assistance of Rs 31000 per ha per three years for organic inputs like seeds, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, organic manure, compost/ vermicompost, botanical extracts etc.