@ us Agriculture Current Affairs‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Agriculture Current Affairs 2022-23 Part-1‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 rye India’s economic growth estimated at 9.2% to be the highest among all large economies Entering Amrit Kaal, the 25 year long lead up to India @100, the budget provides impetus for growth along four priorities: PM GatiShakti Inclusive Development Productivity Enhancement & Investment, Sunrise opportunities, Energy Transition, and Climate Action. Financing of investments > se Rs, 2.37 lakh crore direct payment to 1.63 crore farmers for procurement of wheat and paddy. Chemical free Natural farming to be promoted throughout the county. > Initial focus is on farmer’s lands in 5 Km wide corridors along river Ganga. > NABARD to facilitate fund with blended capital to finance startups for agriculture & rural enterprise. ‘Kisan Drones’ for crop assessment, insecticides and nutrients. ation of land records, spraying of To reduce dependence on import of oilseeds, a rationalized and comprehensive scheme to increase domestic production of oilseeds will be implemented. Pn 1400 crore outlay for implementation of the Ken — Betwa link project. 9.08 lakh hectares of farmers’ lands to receive irrigation benefits by Ken- Betwa link project. Duty being reduced on certain inputs required for shrimp aquaculture - to promote its exports. Promoting Post harvest value addition, consumption and branding of millet products. Delivery of Digital and Hi- Tech services to farmers in PPP mode. ‘As 2023 has been announced as the International Year of Millets, the government announced full support for post-harvest value addition, enhancing‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 domestic consumption, and for branding millet products nationally and internationally. Draft DPRs of five river links, namely Damanganga-Pinjal, Par- ‘TapiNarmada, Godavari-Krishna, Krishna-Pennar and Pennar-Cauvery have been finalized and once a consensus is reached among the beneficiary states, the Centre will provide support for implementation Udyam, e-shram, NCS and ASEEM portals to be interlinked. 130 lakh MSMEs provided additional credit under Emergency Credit Linked Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) ECLGS to be extended up to March 2023. Guarantee cover under ECLGS to be expanded by Rs 50000 Crore to total cover of Rs 5 Lakh Crore. Rs 2 lakh Crore additional credit for Micro and Small Enterprises to be facilitated under the Credit Guarantee Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), Raising and Accelerating MSME performance (RAMP) programme with outlay of Rs 6000 Crore to be rolled out, Land Records Management: Unique Land Parcel Identification Number for IT-based management of land records. igen! Special Economic Zones Act to be replaced with a new legislation to enable States to become partners in ‘Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs’. Energy Transition and Climate Action Additional allocation of Rs. 19,500 crore for Production Linked Incentive for manufacture of high efficiency solar modules to meet the goal of 280 GW of installed solar power by 2030. Five to seven per cent biomass pellets to be co-fired in thermal power plants: © CO; savings of 38 MMT annually, © Extra income to farmers and job opportunities to locals, © Help avoid stubble burning in agriculture fields ag‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 ¥ vvyvy Budget Estimates 2021-22: Rs. 34,83 lakh crore Revised Estimates 2021-22: Rs. 37.70 lakh crore Total expenditure in 2022-23 estimated at Rs. 39.45 lakh crore tal receipts other than borrowings in 2022-23 estimated at Rs. 22.84 lakh crore Fiscal deficit in current year: 6,9% of GDP (against 6.8% in Budget Estimates) Fiseal deficit in 2022-23 estimated at 6.4% of GDP. 9.2 percent growth expected in real terms in 2021-22 GDP projected to grow 8,0-8.5 percent in 2022-23 Capex grows by 13.5 percent (YOY) During April-November 2021 Foreign exchange reserves touch USS 633.6 Billion on 31st December 2021 Social sector: expenditure on social services as proportion of GDP increases to 8.6 percent in 2021-22 (BE) as compared to 6.2 percent in 2014-15 With revival of economy, employment indicators bounced back to pre~ pandemic levels during last quarter of 2020-21 > Bank credit accelerates to 9.2 percent as on 31st December 2021 > Food inflation averages at a low of 2.9 percent in 2021-22 (April- — ae December) Agriculture: GVA registers buoyant growth of 3.9% in 2021-22 SDGS: overall score on NITI AAYOG dashboard improves to 66 in. 2020-21, State of the Economy Indian economy estimated to grow by 9.2 percent in real terms in 2021-22 (as per first advanced estimates) subsequent to a contraetion of 7.3 percent in 2020-21. GDP projected to grow by 8- 8.5 percent in real terms in 2022-23. Projection comparable with World Bank and Asian Development Bank’s latest forecasts of real GDP growth of 8.7 percent and 7.5 percent respectively for 2022-23, As per IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook projections, India’s real GDP projected to grow at 9 percent in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and at 7.1 percent‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 in 2023-2024, which would make India the fastest growing major economy in the world for all 3years Agriculture and allied sectors expected to grow by 3.9 percent; industry by 11.8 percent and services sector by 8.2 percent in 2021-22. On demand side, consumption estimated to grow by 7.0 percent, Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) by 15 percent, exports by 16.5 percent and imports, by 29.4 percent in 2021-22. e Pen cen earn nn tn ‘The liquidity in the system remained in surplus. Repo rate was maintained at 4 per cent in 2021-22. YoY Bank credit growth accelerated gradually in 2021-22 from 5.3 per cent in April 2021 to 9.2 per cent as on 31" December 2021. ‘The Gross Non-Performing Advances ratio of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) declined from 11.2 per cent at the end of 2017-18 to 6.9 per cent at the end of September, 2021. Net Non-Performing Advances ratio declined from 6 percent to 2.2 per cent during the same period. (Eien vvv 9 India is ranked Ist in milk production contributing 23 per cent of global milk production. Milk production in the country has grown at a compound annual growth rate of about 6.2 per cent to reach 209.96 million tonnes in 2020-21 from 146.31 million tonnes in 2014-15. India ranks 3rd in Egg Production and 8th in meat production in the world. Egg production (billion nos.) in 2020-21- 122.11 Meat production: 8.80 million tonnes in 2020-21 (Provisional) India is the second largest fish producing country in the world accounting for 7.56 per cent of global production. It contributes about 1.24 per cent to the country’s GVA and over 7.28 per cent to the agricultural GVA. Fish production of 145 lakh tons in FY 2020-21 (provisional).‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 > CPI-Combined inflation moderated to 5.2 per cent in 2021-22 (April- December) from 6.6 per cent in the corresponding period of 2020-21. » Food inflation averaged at a low of 2.9 per cent in 2021-22 (April to December) as against 9.1 per cent in the corresponding period last year. > Proactive measures were taken to contain the price rise in pulses and edible oils. > Reduction in central excise and subsequent cuts in Value Added Tax by most States helped ease petrol and diesel prices. > Wholesale inflation based on Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rose to 12.5 per cent during 2021-22 (April to December). Y India’s overall score on the NITI Aayog SDG India Index and Dashboard improved to 66 in 2020-21 from 60 in 2019-20 and 57 in 2018-19. > Number of Front Runners (scoring 65-99) increased to 22 States and UTs in 2020-21 from 10 in 2019-20. > In North East India, 64 districts were Front Runners and 39 districts were Performers in the NITI Aayog North-Eastern Region District SDG Index 2021-22. > India has the tenth largest forest area in the world. > In 2020, India ranked third globally in increasing its forest area during 2010 to 2020. In 2020, the forests covered 24% of India’s total geographical, accounting for 2% of the world’s total forest area, i » The Compliance status of Grossly Polluting Industries (GPIs) located in the Ganga main stem and its tributaries improved from 39% in 2017 to 81% in 2020, > The consequent reduction in effluent discharge has been from 349.13 millions of litres per day (MLD) in 2017 to 280.20 MLD in 2020. Gn een cee‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 > The Agriculture sector experienced buoyant growth in past two years, accounting for a sizeable 18.8% (2021-22) in Gross Value Added (GVA) of the country registering a growth of 3.6% in 2020-21 and 3.9% in 2021-22. sy Minimum Support Price (MSP) policy is being used to promote crop diversification. ¥ Net receipts from crop production have increased by 22.6% in the latest Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) compared to SAS Report of 2014. > Allied sectors including animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries are steadily emerging to be high growth sectors and major drivers of overall growth in agriculture sector. > The Livestock sector has grown at a CAGR of 8.15% over the last five years ending 2019-20. It has been a stable source of income across groups of agricultural households accounting for about 15% of their average monthly income. > Government facilitates food processing through various measures of infrastructure development, subsidized transportation and support for formalization of micro food enterprises > India runs one of the largest food management programmes in the world > Government has further extended the coverage of food security network through schemes like PM Gareeb Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY). Coens +» CATEGORIES AND TARGETS UNDER PRIORITY SECTOR + Targets /Sub-targets for Priori > The targets and sub-targets set under priority sector lending, to be computed on the basis of the ANBC/ CEOBE as applicable as on the corresponding date of the preceding year, are as under sector Categories Domestic Foreign banks Regional Small commercial with lessthan Rural Banks Finance banks (excl. 20 branches Banks RRBs & SFBs) & foreign banks with 20 branches and above‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh Agriculture Micro Enterprises 40 per cent of ANBC as computed in para 6 below or CEOBE, whichever is higher 18 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher; out of which a target of 10 percent is prescribed for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs) 7.5 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher 40 per cent of ANBC as computed in para 6 below or CEOBE whichever is higher; out of which up to 32% can be in the form of lending to Exports and not less than 8% can be to any other priority sector Not applicable Not applicable 75 per cent of ANBC as computed in para 6 below or CEOBE whichever is higher; However, lending to Medium Enterprises, Social Infrastructure and Renewable Energy shall be reckoned for priority sector achievement only up to 15 per cent of ANBC. 18 per cent ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher; out of which a target of 10 percent" is prescribed for SMFs 75 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher 95-200-90-200 75 per cent of ANBC as computed in para 6 below or CEOBE, whichever is higher. 18 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher; out of which a target of 10 percent” is prescribed for SMFs 75 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Advances 12 percent’ of Notapplicable 15 percentof 12 to Weaker ANBC or ANBC or percent” of Sections CEOBE, CEOBE, ANBC or whichever is whichever is CEOBE, higher higher whichever is higher Categories Primary Urban Co-operative Bank Total Priority Sector Micro Enterprises Advances to Weaker Sections 40 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher, which shall stand increased to 75 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher, with effect from March 31, 2024. UCBs shall comply with the stipulated target as per the following milestones: March 31, March31, March31, March 31, March 31, 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 40% 45% 50% 60% 13% 7.5 per cent of ANBC or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher 12 per cent" of ANBC or eredit equivalent amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher. # Revised targets for weaker sections will be implemented in a phased manner as indicated below > The targets for lending to SMFs and for Weaker Sections shall be revised upwards from FY 2021-22 onwards as follows: Financial Year 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 Small and Marginal Weaker Sections Farmers target * target * 8% 10% 9% 11% 95% 11.5% 10% 12% * Not applicable to UCBs “ Weaker Sections target for RRBs will continue to be 15% of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher. > All domestic banks (other than UCBs) and foreign banks with more than 20 branches are directed to ensure that the overall lending to Non-Corporate Farmers (NCFs) does not fall below the system-wide average of the last three years’ achievement which will be separately notified every year. The 10‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 applicable target for lending to the non-corporate farmers for FY 2021-22 will be 12.73% of ANBC or CEOBE whichever is higher. All efforts should be made by banks to reach the level of 13.5 percent of ANBC (erstwhile target for direct lending to agriculture sector) TONKA RECO LON TT Toyo > Agriculture Y The lending to agriculture sector will include Farm Credit (Agriculture and Allied Activities), lending for Agriculture Infrastructure and Ancillary Activities. > Farm Credit - Individual farmers Y Loans to individual farmers [including Self Help Groups (SHGs) or Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) ie., groups of individual farmers, provided banks maintain disaggregated data of such loans] and Proprietorship firms of farmers, directly engaged in Agriculture and Allied Activities, viz. dairy, fishery, animal husbandry, poultry, bee-keeping and sericulture. This will include: (i) Crop loans including Joans for traditional/non-traditional plantations, horticulture and allied activities. (ii) Medium and long-term loans for agriculture and allied activities (e.g. purchase of agricultural implements and machinery and developmental loans for allied activities) (iii) Loans for pre- and post-harvest activities viz. spraying, harvesting, grading and transporting of their own farm produce. (iv) Loans to distressed farmers indebted to non-institutional lenders. (v) Loans under the Kisan Credit Card Scheme (vi) Loans to small and marginal farmers for purchase of land for agricultural purposes. (vii) Loans against pledge/hypothecation of agricultural produce (including warehouse receipts) for a period not exceeding 12 months subject to a limit up to 275 lakh against NWRs/eNWRs and up to 250 lakh against warehouse receipts other than NWRs/eNWRs. (viii) Loans to farmers for installation of stand-alone Solar Agriculture Pumps and for solarisation of grid connected Agriculture Pumps. (ix) Loans to farmers for installation of solar power plants on barren/fallow land or in stilt fashion on agriculture land owned by farmer. > Farm Credit - Corporate farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)(FPC) Companies of Individual Farmers, Partnership firms and Co- operatives of farmers engaged in Agriculture and Allied Activities (a) Loans for the following activities will be subject to an aggregate limit of 22 crore per borrowing entity: i‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 (i) Crop loans to farmers which will include traditional/non-traditional plantations and horticulture and loans for allied activities. (ii) Medium and long-term loans for agriculture and allied activities (e.g., purchase of agricultural implements and machinery and developmental loans for allied activities). (iii) Loans for pre- and post-harvest activities viz. spraying, harvesting, grading and transporting of their own farm produce. (b) Loans up to 275 lakh against pledge/hypothecation of agricultural produce (including warehouse receipts) for a period not exceeding 12 months against NWRseNWRs and up to %50 lakh against warehouse receipts other than NWRs/eNWRs. (c) Loans up to 25 crore per borrowing entity to FPOs/FPCs undertaking farming with assured marketing of their produce at a pre-determined price. (d) UCBs are not permitted to lend to co-operatives of farmers. a ES ¥ Loans for agriculture infrastructure will be subject to an aggregate sanctioned limit of 2100 crore per borrower from the banking system. EE ¥ Following loans under ancillary services will be subject to limits prescribed as under: (i) Loans up to 85 crore to co-operative societies of farmers for purchase of the produce of members (Not applicable to UCBs) (ii) Loans up to 250 erore to Start-ups, as per definition of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India that are engaged in agriculture and allied services. (iii) Loans for Food and Agro processing up to an aggregate sanctioned limit of 2100 crore per borrower from the banking system. EEE ne ne) ¥ For the purpose of computation of achievement of the sub-target, Small and Marginal Farmers will include the following: (i) Farmers with landholding of up to 1 hectare (Marginal Farmers). (ii) Farmers with a landholding of more than I hectare and up to 2 hectares (Small Farmers). (iii) Landless agricultural labourers, tenant farmers, oral lessees and sharecroppers whose share of landholding is within the limits prescribed for SMEs. (iv) Loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) or Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), ie., groups of individual SMFs directly engaged in Agriculture and Allied Activities, provided banks maintain disaggregated data of such loans, 12‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 1B (v) Loans up to 22 lakh to individuals solely engaged in Allied activities without any accompanying land holding criteria, (vi) Loans to FPOs/FPC of individual farmers and co-operatives of farmers directly engaged in Agriculture and Allied Activities where the landholding share of SMFs is not less than 75 per cent, subject to loan limits prescribed in para 8.2. UCBs are not permitted to lend to co-operatives of farmers. Y All loans to units in the KVI sector will be eligible for classification under the sub-target of 7.5 percent prescribed for Micro Enterprises under priority sector. Y Loans to individuals for educational purposes, including vocational courses, not exceeding % 20 lakh will be considered as eligible for priority sector classification. Loans currently classified as priority sector will continue till maturity. (i) Loans to individuals up to 235 lakh in metropolitan centres (with population of ten lakh and above) and up to 225 lakh in other centres for purchase/construction of a dwelling unit per family provided the overall cost of the dwelling unit in the metropolitan centre and at other centres does not exceed 45 lakh and 230 lakh respectively. Existing individual housing loans of UCBs presently classified under PSL will continue as PSL till maturity or repayment. (ii) Housing loans to banks’ own employees will not be eligible for classification under the priority sector. ¥ Loans up to 210 lakh in metropolitan centres and up to %6 lakh in other centres for repairs to damaged dwelling units conforming to the overall cost of the dwelling unit. Y Bank loans up toa limit of 85 crore per borrower for setting up schools, drinking water facilities and sanitation facilities including construction/ refurbishment of household toilets and water improvements at household level, ete. and loans up to a limit of 210 crore per borrower for building health care facilities including under ‘Ayushman Bharat’ in Tier II to Tier VI centres. In ease of UCBs, the above limits are applicable only in centres having a population of less than one lakh. ¥ Bank loans up to a limit of 230 crore to borrowers for purposes like solar based power generators, biomass-based power generators, windmills, micro-hydel plants and for non-conventional energy based public utilities, viz., street lighting systems and remote village electrification etc., will be eligible for Priority Sector classification. For individual households, the loan limit will be 210 lakh per borrower. Y Loans not exceeding 21.00 lakh per borrower provided directly by banks to individuals and individual members of SHG/JLG, provided the individual‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 borrower's household annual income in rural areas does not exceed 21.00 lakh and for non-rural areas it does not exceed &1.60 lakh, and loans not exceeding 22.00 lakh provided directly by banks to SHG/JLG for activities other than agriculture or MSME, viz., loans for meeting social needs, construction or repair of house, construction of toilets or any viable common activity started by the SHGs. Y Loans up to 850 crore to Start-ups, as per definition of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India that are engaged in activities other than Agriculture or MSME. Y Priority sector loans to the following borrowers will be considered as lending under Weaker Sections category: ‘Small and Marginal Farmers Artisans, village and cottage industries where individual credit limits do not exceed 31 lakh Beneficiaries under Government Sponsored Schemes such as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) (iv) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (v) Beneficiaries of Differential Rate of Interest (DRI) scheme (vi) Self Help Groups (vil) Distressed farmers indebted to non-institutional lenders (viii) Distressed persons other than farmers, with loan amount not exceeding 21 lakh per borrower to prepay their debt to non-institutional lenders (ix) _ Individual women beneficiaries up to 21 lakh per borrower (For UCBs, existing loans to women will continue to be classified under weaker sections till their maturity/repayment.) (x) Persons with disabilities (xi) Minority communities as may be notified by Government of India from time to time > Bank loans to NBFCs for on-lending (not applicable to RRBs, UCBs, SFBs and LABs) i. Agriculture: On-lending by NBFCs for ‘Term lending’ component under Agriculture will be allowed up to & 10 lakh per borrower. ii, Micro & Small enterprises: On-lending by NBFC will be allowed up to 2 20 lakh per borrower. > Eligible activities under Agriculture infrastructure and Ancillary acti are given below: 14‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Agriculture infrastructure Ancillary activities 15 @ Gi) ii) (iv), @ di) (iii) (iv) (vy) Loans for construction of storage facilities (warehouse, market yards, godowns and silos) including cold storage units/cold storage chains designed to store agriculture produce/products, irrespective of their location. Soil conservation and watershed development. Plant tissue culture and agri-biotechnology, seed production, production of bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizer, and vermi composting. Loans for construction of oil extraction/ processing units for production of biofuels, their storage and distribution infrastructure along with loans to entrepreneurs for setting up Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants. Loans for setting up of Agri-clinics and Agri-business centres. Loans to Custom Service Units managed by individuals, institutions or organizations who maintain a fleet of tractors, bulldozers, well-boring equipment, threshers, combines, etc., and undertake farm work for farmers on contract basis, Bank loans to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Farmers’ Service Societies (FSS) and Large-sized Adivasi Multi-Purpose Societies (LAMPS) for on-lending to agriculture. Loans sanctioned by banks to MFls for on-lending to agriculture sector as per the conditions specified in paragraph 21 of these Master Directions. Loans sanctioned by banks to registered NBFCs (other than MEIs)‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 nse Sr. Type of Assistance No. 1. Distribution of Micronutries & soil ameliorants. 1a Supply of gypsum pyrite! lime/dolomite 2. Supply of gypsum phosphogypsum / bentonite sulphur. Wheat & Pulses 3. Micronutrients (Rice, Wheat, Pulses & Nutri- Cereals) 4, Lime/liming materials (Rice & Pulses) Bio-fertilizers (Pulses Nurti- Cereals) 6 Adoption of Organic Farming 7 Promotion of Integrated Nutrient Management 16 Criteria for Assistance/maximum limit Rs. 2500/ha 50% cost of the material + transportation limited to Rs, 750 per hectare, 50% of the cost limited to Rs, 750/ - per hectare 50% of the cost limited to Rs. 500/-per ha 50% of the cost of the material limited to Rs.1000/ha, 50 % of the cost limited to Rs. 300 per ha. Rs. 10,000 per hectare for maximum area of 4 ha per beneficiary spread over a period of 3 years involving assistance of Rs. 4000 in first year and Rs. 3000 each in second and third year. Rs. 1,200 /- per hectare (upto an area of 4 hectares) Scheme/Component Soil Health Card scheme National Food Security Mission (Oil Seed & Oi Palm) National Food Security Mission (NFSM), BGREI NFSM & BGREL NFSM & BGREL BGREI/ NFSM National Horticulture Mission(NHM)/ Horticulture Mission for North- East and Himalayan States (HMNEH) - Sub schemes under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) NHM/HMNEH Sub schemes under MIDH‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 8 Reclamation of Problem Soil 9 Plant Protection Chemicals Alkaline / Saline Soil Rs. 60,000/ha Acidic Soil Rs. 15,000/ha 90:10 between Centre and State for the NE and Himalayan States 60:40 between Centre and State for other than NE and Himalayan States Insecticides, fungicides, weedicides, bio- pesticides, bio-agents, micronutrients, bio-fertilizers etc., @ 50% of the cost limited to Rs. 500 per hectare. 95-200-90-200 RKVY sub-scheme on Reclamation of Problem Soil (RPS). National Food Security Mission (Oil Seed & Oil Palm)/ NEFSM & BGREI Water Management under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) Sr. Type of Assistance No 1 Drip Irrigation 2 Sprinkler Irrigation (Portable, mini, micro, semi, permanent, large volume/Raingun ete.) 3 Water Harvesting System for individuals 4 Drip Irrigation System for Oil Palm 17 Quantum of Assistance Financial assistance up to 55% for small & marginal farmers and 45% for other farmers. Financial assistance up to 55% for small & marginal farmers and 45% for other farmers. 50% of cost (Construction cost Rs. 125/- for plane and Rs. 150/- per cu m for hilly areas) limited to Rs. 75,000/-, for plane areas and Rs. 90,000/- for hilly areas including lining As per the specification of PMKSY guidelines Scheme Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) -do- Water Harvesting System for individuals National Food Security Mission (Oil Seed & Oil Palm)‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 i) Adoption of organic 50% of cost limited to Rs. Rs. 20,000/ha farming ii) Organic Certification > Organic Farming i) Adoption of organic farming ii) Organic Certification 18 10000/ha for a maximum area of 4 ha, per beneficiary, spread overa period of 3 years involving an assistance of Rs 4000/- in first year and Rs. 3000/- each in second & third year. The programme to. be linked with certification, Rs. 5 lakhs for a cluster of 50 Project based ha which will include Rs. 1.50 lakh in first year, Rs. 1.50 lakh in second year and Rs, 2.00 lakh in third year. 50% of cost limited to Rs. Rs. 20,000/ha 10000/ha for a maximum area of 4 ha. per beneficiary, spread over a period of 3 years involving an assistance of Rs. 4000/- in first year and Rs. 3000/- each in second & third year. The programme to be linked with certification. Rs. 5 Lakh fora cluster of 50 Project based ha which will include Rs 1.50 lakh in first year, Rs. 1.50 lakh in second year and Rs. 2.00 lakh in third year. Sub Scheme of NHM. HMNEH under MIDH wdo-Agri Coaching Chandigarh ii) Vermi compost 50% of cost conforming to Units / organic input the size of the unit of production) 30°x8’x2.5” dimension of permanent structure to be administered on prorata basis. For HDPE Vermibed, 50% of cost conforming to the size of 96 eft (12°x4?x2”) and IS. 15907:2010 to be administered on prorate basis. > Beekeeping S.N. Components Development and Multiplication of Bee Stock Production of nucleus (Pedigree) stock. Production of Bee colonies by Bee Breeders. Distribution of 8 frame bee colonies (50 bee colonies per beneficiary). Distribution of beehives, supers, etc. (50 beehives, supers, etc. per beneficiary). Distribution of bee equipments [a set of one honey extractor of SS (4 frames) & 10 95-200-90-200 Rs, 100,000/ — -do- unit for permanent structure and Rs. 16,000/- unit for HDPE vermibed. Rates of assistance approved under MIDH (NHM/ HMNeH) Rs.20.00 lakhs/ project for Research Institutes / Public Sector. 40% of cost or Rs.4.00 lakhs/project (whichever is less). 40% of cost or Rs.800/ per set of bee colony (whichever is less). 40% of cost or Rs.800/ per set of beehives, supers, ete.(whichever is less) 40% of cost or Rs. 8000/- per set / per beneficiary containers (30 kg each) of FGP /SS, I net & a (whichever is less). set of other tools] / unit of 50 bee colonies / beneficiary. Mushroom 19 Type of Subsidy Assistance Maximum Scheme / Subsidy per Component unit Area‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh i) Production unit ii) Spawn making unit iii) Compost making unit 95-200-90-200 100% of cost to public sector and 40% of cost for private sector, for meeting the expenditure on infrastructure, as credit linked back ended subsidy. 100% of cost to public sector and 40% of cost for private sector, for meeting the expenditure on infrastructure, as credit linked back ended subsidy. 100% of cost to public sector and 40% of cost for private sector, for meeting the expenditure on infrastructure, as credit linked back ended subsidy. Rs, 20 lakh/unit -do- Rs, 15 Jakh/unit -do- Rs. 20 lakh/unit -do- Promotion of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) ‘Type of Assistance i) Promotion of IPM/INM 20 Subsidy Maximum Scheme / Subsidy per Component unit Area 30% of cost Rs. 4000/ha MIDH subject toa maximum of Rs. 1200/ha limited to 4.00 ha/beneficiary.‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 ii) Disease forecasting 100% of costs. Rs. 6.00 -do- PSUs) lakh/unit iii) Bio control lab 100% to Rs. 90.00 -do- public sector lakh / unit and 50% to private sector, iv) Plant Health 100% to Rs, 25.00 -do- ‘Clinics: public sector lakh / unit and 50% to private sector. v) Leaf / Tissue analysis 100% to public Rs. 25.00 lakh/ -do- labs sector and 50% | unit to private sector. * Sub-Mission on Agroforestry under NMSA: Sr. Type of Assistance Quantum of Assistance Scheme No. 1. Nursery ‘Small Nursery (0.5ha): Rs. 10.00 Lakh Sub- Development for Big Nursery (1.0 ha): Rs. 16.00 Lakh Mission Production of Hi-tech Nursery: Rs. 40.00 Lakh on Quality Agrofor Planting Material estry (NDQPM) 2. Peripheral and Maximum of Rs. 70/- per plant -do- Boundary Plantation The assistance will be given over four years (PBP) in proportion of 40:20:20:20 3. Low Density Less than 100 plants/ha : As per actualno — -do- Plantation on of plants @ Rs.70/- per plant Farmlands (LDPFL) _>100 upto 500 plants/ha : Rs. 28000( or in proportion to planting intensity) The assistance will be given over four years in proportion of 40:20:20:20 4. High Density Block — Magnitude of block Indicative -do- Plantation (HDBP) Plantations (no of total cost plants/block of 1 (Rs) for the ha) block 500 to 1000 (spacing 30000 3.5mX3.5m) 21‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 >1000 to 1200 (spacing 35000 3mX3m) +1200 to 1500(spacing 45000 2.5mX2.5m) >1500(spacing less than 50000 2.5mX2.5m)) The assistance will be given over four years in proportion of 40:20:20:20 Funding pattern 60:40 as Gol: State Govis basis for all States excepting for 8 States of NE Region, the hilly states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir where it would be 90:10 fund sharing. For UTs, the assistance will be 100% from Gol. + Assistance under Rainfed Area Development component of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) Sr. Type of Assistance Quantum of Assistance Scheme No. A) Integrated Farming System 1, Cropping System (CS) 50% of input cost limited to RAD with rice, wheat, coarse Rs. 10,000/- per ha with component cereal/oilseed/ permissible assistance of of National fibre/pulse based two maximum 2 ha per Mission for crops. beneficiary. Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) 2. Horticulture Based 50% of input cost limited to -do- Farming System Rs, 25,000/- per ha with (Plantation + Crops! permissible assistance of Cropping system) maximum 2 ha per beneficiary. 3. Tree/Silvi-Pastural/in- 50% of input cost limited to -do- situ/ex- situ Rs, 15,000/- per ha with conservation of Non- permissible assistance of, Timber Forest Produce maximum 2 ha per (NTFP) (Plantation beneficiary. + Grass/Crops/Cropping System) 22‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 4, Livestock Based Farming System 4.1 Cross Breed Cows + Mixed farming + Fodder Buffalo +Mixed farming +Fodder Cow/ buffalo+dairy+fodder co w/ buffalo + small ruminants 4.2. Small Ruminant + Mixed farming+ Pasture Poultry/duckery + Mixed Farming Poultry/duckery + Fishery + Mixed Farming 5, Fishery Based Farming System 6. Vermi-compost Units/Organic Inputs Production Unit, Green Manuring 23 National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) 50% of input cost of Cropping System (CS) including cost of animals with one-year concentrated food limited to Rs, 40,000/- per ha (2 milch animals + 1 ha CS)with permissible assistance of maximum 2 ha/beneficiary. 50% of input cost of cropping -do- system including cost of animals/birds with one-year concentrated food limited to Rs. 25,000/- per ha(10 animals/50 birds + 1 ha Cropping System (CS) with permissible assistance of maximum 2 ha/beneficiary, 50% of input cost of cropping/ vegetable system including cost of fish farming limited to Rs. 25.,000/- per ha with permissible assistance of ‘maximum 2 ha/beneficiary 50% of cost subject to a limit of Rs. 125/- per cubic ft Maximum permissible assistance shall be Rs. 50,000/- per unit for permanent structure and Rs, 8,000 per unit for HDPE vermin bed. 50% of cost limited to Rs. 2,000/- per ha and restricted to 2 ha per beneficiary for green manuring, -do-‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 7. Silage making for increased availability of green fodder round the year. 8 Post-Harvest Storage / Value addition of NTEP Construction of silo Pit of 2100-2500 cubic feet with brick and cement mortar (cither below ground or above ground ) with provision of Chaff Cutter and Weighing Balance 100 % assistance for silage making unit consisting of Silo Pit Chaff cutter and Weighing Balance limited to Rs. 1.25 lakh per farm family. Small village level storage / packaging / Processing unit for value addition to the produce of farming system to fetch better economic returns 50 per cent of capital cost subject to a limit of Rs. 4000 /- per square meter of storage / processing unit. Maximum permissible assistance shalll be restricted to Rs. 2 lakh per unit. Subsidy for Fisheries (By NFDB) S.No Item 1 Intensive aquaculture in existing ponds and tanks 24 Activities ()Reclamation/ Renovation of ha ponds and tanks. Unit Cost Rs 30 000/ 95-200-90-200 National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) ~do- Subsidy i. Farmers - 20 % of the Unit Cost (Rs.6,000/) ii, SC/ST & NE States- 25% of the Unit Cost (Rs. 7,500)-)‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 2. Intensive aquaculture in new ponds and tanks By First-year inputs 4, Establishment of hatchery for production of fish seed a Fish seed rearing units to produce quality fish fingerlings Sea ‘A. Sub - NNT ission on Agricultural Mechaniz: 1. Financial Assistance for Procurement of As (i) Construction Of ponds and tanks. i. Input costs for reclamation/renovatio n of tanks/ponds and construction of new ponds Setting up of a hatchery with production capacity of 8-10 million fry per annum. (i) Construetion of fish seed rearing units CH. Y Rs 2,00,000 fha Rs 60 000/ ha Rs 10 00000/unit10 Rs,3.00 lakhs ion (SMAM) icultural Machinery and Equipment's 95-200-90-200 1 Farmers - 20% of the Unit Cost (Rs.40,000/-) ii, SC/ST & NE States — 25% of the Unit Cost (Rs. 50,000/-) i, Farmers - 20% of the Unit Cost (Rs. 12,000/-) ii, SC/ST & NE States — 25% of the Unit Cost (Rs. 15,000/-) 20% of the Unit Cost (Rs200000) i, Farmers - 20% of the Unit Cost (Rs.60,000/-) ii, SC/ST and NE States ~ 25% of the Unit Cost (Rs.75,000) ‘Type of Agricultural ForSC, For SC, For another For Machinery * ST,Small ST,Small_ beneficiary another & & beneficiary Marginal Marginal farmers, farmers, Women — Women andNE and NE 25‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh Tractors 1, Tractor 2WD (08-20 PTO HP) 2. Tractor 4WD (08-20 PTO HP) 3. Tractor 2WD (above 20-40 PTO HP) 4, Tractor 4WD {above 20-40 PTO HP) 5. Tractor 2WD {above40-70 PTO HP) 6. Tractor 4WD {above 40-70 PTO HP). Power Tillers 1. Power Tiller (below 8 BHP) 2. Power Tiller (8 BHP & above) Rice trans planter 1. Self-Propelled Rice ‘Trans planter( 4 rows) Self-Propelled Rice Trans planter (i) above 4-8 rows (ii) above 8-16 rows 26 States beneficiary Maximum Permissible subsidy per Machine/ Equipment per beneficiary Rs. 2.00 lakh Rs, 2.25 lakh Rs, 2.50 lakh Rs. 3.00 lakh, Rs, 4.25 lakh Rs. 5.00 lakh Rs. 0.65 lakh. Rs. 0.85 lakh Rs. Rs.1.50 lakh Rs. 5.00 lakh. Rs, 8.00 lakh. States benefici: Pattern of Assistance 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% y Maximum Permissible subsidy per Machine/ Equipment per beneficiary Rs.1.60 lakh Rs. 1.80 lakh Rs. 2.00 lakh Rs. 2.40 lakh Rs. 3.40 lakh Rs 4.00 lakh Rs. 0.50 lakh 0.70 lakh Rs. 1.20 lakh Rs. 4.00 lakh Rs. 6.50 lakh 95-200-90-200 Pattern of Assistance 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40%‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh Tractor/Power Tiller Rs. 0.20 50% (below 20 BHP) driven lakh equipments. A. Land Development, lage and seed bed preparation equipments: MB Plow ) Dise Plow Cultivator (iv) Harrow (v) leveler Blade (vi) Cage wheel Furrow opener i) Ridger (ix) Weed slasher (x) Furrow opener Rs.0.40 50% (xi) Bund former lakh (xii) Crust breaker (xiii) Rotopuddler (xiv) Rotocultivator (xv) Power Harrow Chisel Plough Rs. 0.10 50% lakh B. Sowing, Planting, Rs 0.30 50% Reaping and lakh Digging Equipments: Post Hole digger Potato Planter Potato Digger (iv) Ground nut digger (v) Strip till drill (vi) Tractor drawn reaper Onion harvester (ix) Raised Bed Planter (x) Sugar cane cutter/Stripper 27 95-200-90-200 0.16 lakh 40% 0.32 lakh 40% Rs, 0.08 lakh 40% 0.24 lakh 40%‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh (xi) Planter, (xii) Multi crop planter (xiii) Zero -till multi crop planter (xiv) Ridge furrow planter (@ Pneumatic Planter Pneumatic vegetable transplanter, Pneumatic vegetable seeder (iv) Plastic Mulch Laying Machine (v) Raised Bed Planter with inclined Plate planter and shaper attachment. i) Seed treating drum C. Inter Cultivation Equipments: (i) Grass Weed Slasher (engine operated below 2 bhp) D. Equipments for R management/Hay and Forage Equipments: Rs.0.50 50% lakh Rs. 0.15 50% lakh Rs, 0.25 50% lakh Rs. 0.25, 50% lakh 0.40 lakh 0.12 lakh 0.20 lakh 0.20 lakh 95-200-90-200 40% 40% 40% 40%‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh (@ Sugarcane thrash Cutter (ii) Coconut Frond Chopper, i) Straw reaper (iv) Stubble shaver E. Harvesting & Rs.030 50% Threshing Equipment’s lakh (Operated by engine/ electric motor below 3 hp and by power tiller , and tractor of below 20 BHP tractor ): () Ground Nut Pod Stripper ) Thresher Multi crop Threshers (iv) Paddy Thresher (v) Brush Cutter (vi) Winnowing fan (vii) Maize sheller (viii) Mower (ix) Flail Harvester (x) Mower Shredder (ALL PURPOSE/AIL crops) Tractor (above20-35 Rs. 0.30 50% BHP) driven lakh equipments . A. Land Development, lage and seed bed preparation equipments: i) MB Plow ise Plow Cultivator iv) Harrow (v) leveler Blade 29 0.25 lakh 0.25 lakh 95-200-90-200 40% 40%‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh (vi) Cage wheel (vii) Furrow opener (viii) Ridger (ix) Weed slasher (x) Furrow opener (xi) Bund former (xii) Crust breaker (xiii) Rotopuddler (xiy) Rotocultivator (xv) Power Harrow Rotavator 5 feet Laser Land Leyeller zero -till multi crop Happy/Turbo Seeder D. Equipments for Residue management/Hay and Forage Equipments: Straw reaper 30 Rs. 0.6lakh. Rs. 0.42 lakh Rs. 2.00 lakh Rs. 0.18 lakh Rs, 0.728 lakh Rs. 0.25 lakh 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 0.5 lakh. Rs. 0.34 lakh Rs. 1.60 lakh Rs. 0.16 lakh Rs. 0.582 Takh 0.20 lakh 95-200-90-200 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40%‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh Tractor (above 35 BHP) driven equipments. MB Plow i) Dise Plow Cultivator (iv) Harrow (v) Leveler Blade (vi) Cage wheel (vii) Furrow opener (viii) Ridger Horticulture S.No ‘Type of Assistance 1 Vegetable Seed a. Open Pollinated crops 31 95-200-90-200 Rs. 0.50 lakh 50% Rs. 0.40 lakh 40% Criteria for Assistance / Maximum Limit Maximum Subsidy per unit Area Scheme / Component Production (Maximum 5 ha / beneficiary) (a) For publica) Rs. Sub Schemes of NHM & sector 100%, 35,000/- per. HMNEH under MIDH for private ha for open sector 35% in pollinated general area, crops. 50% in NE & Himalayan States, TSP areas, A&N and Lakshadweep Islands limited to 5 ha, Output target of seed for each erop will be fixed by the individual stateAgri Coaching Chandigarh b) Hybrid seeds 2 Hi-tech Nursery (4 ha/unit) 32 b) For public sector 100%, for private sector 35% in general area and 0% in NE & Himalayan States, TSP areas, A&N and Lakshadweep Islands limited to5 ha. Output target of seed for each erop will be fixed by the individual states for each beneficiary, before releasing funds 100% to public sector limited to Rs. 100 Jakh/ unit and in case of private sector, credit linked back-ended subsidy @40% of cost, subject toa maximum of Rs. 40 lakh/unit, for a maximum of 4 ha, as project- based activity on prorate 95-200-90-200 b)Rs. 1.50 -do- lakh /- per ha. Rs.25.00 — -do- lakhs per haAgri Coaching Chandigarh Small Nursery (ha unit) 33 95-200-90-200 basis. Each nursery will produce a minimum of 50,000 numbers per hectare of mandated perennial fruit crops/ tree spices/ aromatic trees/plantation crops per year, duly certified for its quality 100% to public sector and in case of private sector, credit linked back- ended subsidy of cost, subject toa maximum of Rs. 7.50 lakh/unit, as project-based activity. Each nursery will produce a minimum of 25,000 numbers of mandated perennial vegetatively propagated fruits plants / tree spices! aromatic Rs.15.00 -do- lakhs per ha‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 trees/plantation crops per year, duly certified for its quality. 3 Protected Cultivation 1. Green House structure (a) Fan & Pad 50% of cost Rs. 1650/—-do- System fora maximum Sq.m (upto area of 4000 area S00 Sq sq. m. per m)Rs. beneficiary 1465/Sq (500 Sq. m upto 1008 Sq.m) Rs. 1420/Sq.m (©1008 Sq. m up to 2080 Sq. m) Rs. 1400/Sq. m (©2080 Sq. m upto 4000 Sq. m). Above rates will be 15% higher for hilly areas. (b) Naturally Ventilated System (i) Tubular 50% of cost. Rs. 1060/Sq. -do- structure limited to 4000 m (up to area sq. m. per 500 Sq. beneficiary m) Rs. 935/Sq.m (500 Sq. m upto 1008 Sq.m) Rs, 890/Sq. m (©1008 Sq. m upto 2080 Sq.m) Rs. 844/Sq. m 34Agri Coaching Chandigarh ii) Water 50% of cost harvesting including 300- system micron plastic for / RCC lining, individuals- Cost for non- for lined ponds / storage of tanks (only in water black cotton in soils) will be 20mx20mx3m 30% less. ponds/tube For smaller wells! size of ponds / dug wells @ dug wells, cost Rs, will be 125/- cum, admissible on pro rata basis depending upon the command area. Maintenance will be ensured by the beneficiary. Management (IPM) i) Promotion 30% of cost of IPM/INM subject toa maximum of Rs. 1200/ha limited to 4.00 ha/beneficiary 35 95-200-90-200 (2080 Sq. mup to 4000 Sq. m). Above rate will be 15% higher for hilly areas. Rs. 1.50 akh/unit in plain areas and Rs, 1,80 lakh / unit in hilly areas. -do- Promotion of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) Integrated Pest Rs. 4000/ha_-do-‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh ii) Disease forecasting unit (PSUs) iii) Bio control lab iv) Plant Health Clinies v) Leaf / Tissue analysis labs a National Horticulture Board (NHB) 1 A) Development of Commercial Horticulture i) Open field conditions ii) Protected cover iii) Integrated Post Harvest Management Projects e. g. Pack house, Ripening Chamber, Reefer Van, 36 100% of costs. 100% to public sector and 50% to private sector. 100% to public sector and 50% to private sector, 100% to public sector and 50% to private sector, Credit linked back ended subsidy @40% of project cost limited to Rs 30.00 lakh per project in general areas and @ 50% of project cost limited to Rs. 37.50 lakhs for NE and Hilly and scheduled areas. Credit linked back ended subsidy @ 30% of project cost limited to Rs, 6.00 lakh/unit Rs. 90.00 lakh / unit Rs. 25.00 lakh / unit Rs. 25.00 lakh/ unit Rs. 75.0 lakh per project (Rs. 125.00 lakh for date palm, olive and saffron) for projects covering area over 2 ha Rs, 112.00 lakh per project cost covering area above 2500 Sq. mt. Rs. 145.00, lakh per project. The add-on 95-200-90-200 Award is given to recognized outstanding performance by the ICAR institutes, DUs of ICAR, CAU and State Agricultural Universities, three Awards of & 10.00 lakh each >In order to recognize outstanding performance of the AICRP > one annual award of € 3.00 lakh (82.00 lakh for the main coordinating unit and 1,00 lakh for the best coordinating centre) > This award has been instituted to promote healthy competition among Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) > Prize money for national level of €25.0 lakhs (220.00 lakhs for infrastructural development +21.0 lakhs for sharing among staff +24.0 lakh for training of KVK stafl). At zonal level there are a total of eleven awards: one for each zone of KVKs, Each of 22.25 lakh (21.50 lakh for purchase of office/farm equipment 420.75 lakh for training of KVK staf). award cor > To find a solution for any immediate or long- standing problem, or limitation in agriculture > The award carries a cash prize of %10.00 lakh > This award is to be given to agricultural scientists for outstanding contribution in specified areas. » A total of four awards are provided under the award. Each award carries a cash prize of % 5.00 lakh in addition to the citation.‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 6, Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences 2018 7. Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman Scientist Award 2018 8 Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research Application in Dry Land Farming Systems 2018 9, Bharat Ratna Dr C. Subramaniam Award for Outstanding Teachers 2018 10. Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award 2018 39 95-200-90-200 > In order to promote high quality doctoral thesis research in priority/frontier areas of agriculture and allied sciences > ICAR has instituted 18 awards of %50,000/- in cash > All women scientists engaged in research in agricultural and allied subjects /extension in a recognized institution are eligible for this award. > The award consists of €1.00 lakh in cash and citation along with provision of equal amount of 21.00 lakh for motivating woman scientists, > In order to promote outstanding research and. application in priority aspects of dry land farming systems & water conservation > An Annual Award of 21.00 lakh is to be awarded to an outstanding scientistor extension worker. > In order to provide recognition to outstanding teachers and to promote quality teaching in the field of Agriculture > Each award consists of 81.00 lakh in cash + travel grant of 21.00 lakh to promote innovation in teaching. > In order to recognize the talented young scientists who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their research programmes, four individual awards are to be given annually. » An individual award of 71.00 lakh in cash and a citation and a challenge project for three years with budgetary provision 0f%10,00 lakh per year+ % 5.00 lakh for foreign training (upto 3 months), if deemed necessary by the ICAR.‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 11. Swami Sahajan and Saraswati Outstanding Extension Scientist Award 2018 12.NASL-ICAR Award for Innovation and Research on Farm Implements -2018 13. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for Outstanding Research in Tribal Farming Systems 2018 14, Dr Rajendra Prasad Puruskar for technical books in Hindi in Agricultural and Allied Sciences 2018 15.Hari Om Ashram Trust Award for the biennium 2016-2017 16. Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences 2018 17.Chaudhary Charan Singh Award for Excellence in Journalism in Agricultural Research and Development 2017 40 95-200-90-200 > The award is exclusively meant for individual extension scientist/teacher for excellence in agricultural extension methodology and education work. Two individual awards have been provided. > An individual award would consist of 81.00 Jakh in cash and a citation. > In order to reduce drudgery of farm women by development of farm implements and to encourage researchers and innovators to develop farm implements for farm women > The award consists of 21.00 lakh in cash, citation and certificate. > The award is primarily meant for any person or team (with two or three associates, if any) engaged in applied research Two awards each with the value of 81.00 lakh in cash and citation + provision of equal amount for study on related subject > To recognize to authors of original Hindi ‘Technical books in agriculture » An individual award consists of %1.00 lakh in cash and a citation. ¥To recognize the outstanding research on long term problem in agricultural and allied sciences, four individual awards have been instituted. ¥ Each individual award carries a cash prize of 21.00 lakh in addition to a citation. >To encourage and promote research work > Each award would be of %5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only), (For team of scientist) > Six annual awards carrying cash award f81,00,000/- (One Lakh only) and a certificate are to be given to journalists for Print Media‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 18. Jagjivan Ram Abhinay Innovative Farmer Award (National/Zonal) 2018 19.N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified Agriculture 2018 20. Pandit DeenDayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar 2018(National & Zonal) 21. Haldhar Organic Farmer Award, 2018 4 95-200-90-200 > In order to recognize the outstanding contributions of innovative farmers > One annual national award of 1,00 lakh on national level and Eleven annual awards of € 0.50 lakh each on zonal level > In order to recognize outstanding contribution of innovative farmers for diversified agriculture One annual award of @ 1.00 lakh in any of the areas of Diversified Agriculture is given by ICAR. + In order to recognize the contributions of marginal, small and landless farmers for developing sustainable integrated models of farming Prize money for national level: | Lakh Zonal level: 11 awards of 50,000 each. > In order to recognize outstanding contribution of organic farmers, ICAR has instituted an award >The award consists of €1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only). Minimum 5 years certified experience required.‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 ICMR Recommendation: Milk 300 g/day Fish 12 kg/annum, Vegetable 350 g /day Fruits 150 g/day Nuts. 20.gday Milk 427g/day Egg 91 number/annum Meat 6.52 kg/year Fruits 200 widay Vegetables 400 g/day Major Schemes 42‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 + Launched on: 9° April 2002 + Implementing Agency: It is being implemented by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers? Welfare, Government of India with NABARD acting as subsidy channelising agency. ‘ Loan Limit: As per the scheme, 20 lakhs are available to individuals and 100 lakhs are provided to a group of five trained persons. + Loan Term: Maximum up to 10 Years (inclusive of the moratorium) + Processing charges: Up to Rs.2.00 Lakh -NIL Above Rs.2.00 Lakh 1.40% of Loan amount +GsT + Required age: 18-60 years ‘© Subsidy: 44% of project cost for women, SC/ST & all categories of candidates from Northeast and Hill states and 36% of project cost for others The objectives of the scheme are — To supplement efforts of public extension by providing extension and other services to farmers either on payment basis or free of cost as per business model of agri-preneur, local needs and affordability of target group of farmers. To support agricultural development. % To create gainful self-employment opportunities to unemployed agricultural graduates. Agri-Clinies: ‘ Agri-Clinics are envisaged to provide expert advice and services to farmers on various aspects to enhance productivity of crops/animals and increase the incomes of farmers, Agri-Clinics provide support in the following areas: + Soil health + Cropping practices Plant protection + Crop insurance Clinical services for animals, feed and fodder management + Post-harvest technology ‘% Clinical services for animals, feed and fodder management ‘Prices of various crops in the market, etc. Agri-Business Centres: ‘> Agri-Business Centres are commercial units of agri-ventures established by trained agriculture professionals. These ventures may include maintenance and custom hiring of farm equipment, sale of inputs and other services in agriculture and allied areas, including post-harvest management and market linkages for income generation and entrepreneurship development. + The scheme covers full financial support for training and handholding, provision of loan and credit-linked back-end composite subsidy. List of Beneficiari 43,‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Graduates in agriculture and allied subjects from State Agriculture Universities (SAUs)Central Agricultural Universities/Universities recognised by ICAR/UGC. Degree in Agriculture and allied subjects offered by other agencies are also considered subject to approval of Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, GOI, on recommendation of the State Government. + Diploma (with at least 50% marks)/Post Graduate Diploma holders in Agriculture and allied subjects from State Agricultural Universities, State Agriculture and Allied Departments and State Department of Technical Education. + Diploma in Agriculture and allied subjects offered by other agencies are also considered subject to approval of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare, GOL on recommendation of the State Government Biological Science Graduates with Post Graduation in Agriculture & allied subjects + Degree courses recognised by UGC having more than 60 percent of the course content in Agriculture and allied subjects 4 Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma courses with more than 60 percent of course content in Agriculture and allied subjects, after B.Sc. with Biological Sciences, from recognised colleges and universities, + Agriculture related courses at Intermediate (i.e, plus two) level, with at least $5% mark Training: National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) will be responsible for providing training to eligible candidates, through Nodal Training Institutes (NTIs) and motivating them for setting up of Agri Clinics and Agri-Business Centres. MCQs for Practice 1, Agri Clinics provide support in which of the following areas: (a) Soil health (b) Plant protection (©) Crop insurance (@) Post harvest technology (©) All of these Ans: € 2. The Agri Clinic and agribu: candidates: 1ess centre scheme is open to which of the following (a) Graduates in agriculture and allied subjects (b) Diploma’ post graduate diploma holders (©) Biological science graduates with post-graduation in agriculture and allied subjects (A) Agriculture related courses at intermediate level, with at least 55% marks (2) All of these 4a‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Ans: e 3. Which of the following institute will be responsible for provi candidates under Agri Clinic and agribusiness centre scheme: (@)ICAR (b) NABARD. (©) MANAGE (d) All of these ing training to eligible (¢) None of these Ans: ¢ 4, Which of the following statement is correct related with Agri Clinic and agribusiness centre scheme: (1) Certificates are being issued to trainees by MANAGE. (b) Post graduation in agriculture and allied subjects are eligible (©) Age eligibility criteria for candidates is - 18 to 60 years (@) All of these are incorrect (@) All of these are correct Ans:e ‘5. What is the objective of Agri Clinic and agribusiness centre scheme: (1) To supplement efforts of public extension by providing extension and other services, (b) To support agricultural development (©) To create gainful self-employment opportunities to unemployed agricultural graduates @ Allof these (e) None of these Ans: e 45,‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 RE MARKET (e-NAM) ¢ e-NAM "Platform of Platforms” launched on: 14* July 2022 % National Agriculture Market (¢ NAM), a pan-India electronic trading portal with the objective of integrating the existing Mandis to “One Nation One Market” for agricultural commodities in India, % Call centre number: 180-270-0224 + Total mandis integrated: 1260 % Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. ¢ Implementing Agency: Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) + Total Commodities under E-Nam: 203 4+ How E-NAM works: > A competent person will be appointed for one year in each sharing mandi in order to enable the seamless and smooth operation of the portal. > Read about National Agriculture Market (NAM) in the linked article. + Some key points related to e-NAM are given below: > The GOT is offering a grant of Rs.30 lakhs to the participating agriculture mandis. > Farmers under this scheme will be given ‘farmer helpline services’ 247 to help them obtain information about the portal. > Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is the lead promoter of National Agricultural Market (¢NAM). SFAC is formulated under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare (DAC&FW). SFAC through open tender selects a Partner to develop, operate, and maintain the NAM e-platform. + What is APMC: > The Government of India designed a model Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act in 2003 as a first attempt to bring reformations in the agricultural markets. > Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) is a system operating under the State Government since agricultural marketing is a state subject. > The APMC has Yards/Mandis in the market area that regulates the notified agricultural produce and livestock > About Agriculture & Our Constitution Y 1966 - Agriculture is a state subject under the Constitution under (Seventh Schedule, Article 246) Y Article 301 - Freedom of trade and commerce throughout the territory of India. MCQs for Practice QI. E-NAM was launched in which year (AFO-2019) (a) 2014 (b) 2012 (©) 2016 (4) 2013 46‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 (©2011 Ans: ¢ Q2. How many mandis are covered under E-NAM till now? (AFO-2019) (a) 500-600 (b) 400-500 (c) 350-450 (@) More than 600 (e) None of these Ans: d Q3. Electronic trading platform for farmer for selling their produce and get prices- (AFO-2020) (a) E-NAM (b) E-choupal (© E-trade (d) APMC (e) None of these Ans: a Q4. This is a pan India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities? (NABARD 2022) (a) NAM (b) e- Market (c) e- Kisan (d) e- Mandi (©) None of these Ans: a Q5. Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act came in existence in which year? (NABARD-2021) (a) 1998 (b) 2001 (©) 2003 47‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 (d) 2005 (c) 2007 Ans: ¢ “What is ISS? > Launched in; Kharif 2006-07 > The interest subvention will be given to Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Private Sector Banks, Cooperative Banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on use of own funds and to NABARD for refinance to RRBs and Cooperative Banks 4 ISS for short term crop loans Loan Limit: 3 Lakhs Interest rate: 7% (Subvention: 2%) Additional Subvention: 3% Total Subvention: 5% To control distress sale, post-harvest loans for storage in accredited warehouses against Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (NWRs) are available for up to 6 months for KCC holding small & marginal farmers. vvvvy Ao ome National Rural ion (DAY-NRLM) > NRLM Launched by: Ministry of Rural Development > Lending rate is 7% for Rs 3,00,000 per SHG MCQs for Practice: QL. If farmer has to pay Interest on 3 lakh loan, after interest subyention farmer have to pay what percentage of interest. (AFO-2017) (a) Only 1% (b) Only 4% (©) Only 5% (@) Only 7% (e) Only 2% Ans: b Q2. According to Interest subvention scheme what % farmers getting the short-term crop Joan payable within one year up to Rs 3 lakhs at per annum? (AFO-2018) (a) 2% (b) 4% ag.‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 (©) 5% (a) 7% (e) 1.5% Ans: b Q3. What is the Rate for Interest Subvention under Interest subvention scheme (a) 5% (b) 5% (c) 3% (d) 7% (@) 9% Ans: b Q4. What is the maximum amount can be given to a farmer under Interest subvention scheme if the farmer is involved in animal husbandry, dairy, fisheries, bee keeping etc. (a) 5 Lakhs (b) 3 Lakhs (c) 2 Lakhs (@) 1 Lakh (e) 50,000 Ans:¢ Q5. Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Loans was started in which year? (a) 2005-06 (b) 2006-07 (©) 2007-08 (a) 2008-09 (e) 2009-10 Ans: b > The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was introduced in August 1998 > Eligibility: > Issuance of inimum age: 18 years isan Credit Cards to farmers on the basis of their holdings for uniform adoption by the banks so that farmers may use them to readily purchase agriculture inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides ete. and draw cash for their production needs. > The scheme was further extended for the investment credit requirement of farmers viz. allied and non-farm activities in the year 2004, + Objective / Purpose: 49‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 To meet the short-term credit reqi Post-harvest expenses, Produce marketing loan. Consumption requirements of farmer household. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets and activities allied to agriculture. Investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied a + Eligibili sments for cultivation of crops. vVvvVVY » Farmers - individual/joint borrowers who are owner cultivators. ‘Tenant farmers, oral lessees & sharectoppers. > Self Help Groups (SHGs) or Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) of farmers including tenant farmers, sharecroppers etc. > Card valid for 3-5 years subject to annual review. As incentive for good performance, credit limits could be enhanced to take care of increase in costs, change in cropping pattern, etc > Each drawl to be repaid within a maximum period of 12 months. > Security, margin, rate of interest, ete. as per RBI norms. RBI has decided to raise the for collateral-free agriculture loans from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.6 lakh. > The Kisan Credit Card also provides personal accident insurance that farmers can opt for. Under the insurance, they will get coverage of up to Rs.50,000 in the event of death while Rs.25,000 in the event of an accident resulting in disability KCC is to be issued within 14 days from the receipt of completed application. Crop loans disbursed under KCC Scheme for notified crops are covered under Crop Insurance Scheme, to protect the interest of the farmer against loss of crop yield caused by natural calamities, pest attacks ete > RuPayKisan Credit Card: RuPay is an Indian domestic card scheme conceived and Jaunched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). > RuPay facilitates electronic payment at all Indian banks and financial institutions and competes with Master Card and Visa in India. NPCI started Rupay card in 2012. > NABARD, in January 2013 set up Special Project Unit- Kisan Credit Card (SPU-KCC) with a mandate for encouraging cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks across the country to issue Rupay KCC debit cards. ‘The farmers get the short-term crop loans up to Rs. 3 lakhs at reduced rate of interest at 7%, If the farmers deposit the loan amount on the due date; they get another 3% rebate in the interest rate. So, the effective rate of interest would be only 4%. > The facility of Kisan Credit Cards has been extended to fisheries and animal husbandry (including poultry) farmers (in 2018-19 budget) to help them meet their working capital needs > According to an announcement made on 26 August 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will be providing a 2% subsidy on the rate of interest for any short-term loans of RS.2 lakh that have been availed by farmers who are engaged in animal husbandry and fisheries via the Kisan Credit Card (KCC). > Famers will be able to avail loans of up to Rs.2 lakh with a concessional interest rate of 7%, The reduction of interest will be applicable for all loans that have been availed during Vv v ni 50‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. An extra 3% discount on the interest rate will be provided to farmers who have been promptly paying their loans. > Number of KCC issued: Uttar Pradesh > Documents required to get KCC: 1. Duly filled application form 2, Identity proof- Voter ID card/PAN card/Passport/ Aadhaar card, /Driving License etc 3. Address proof: Voter ID card/Passport/Aadhaar card/Driving license ete. MCQs for Practice: QI. Which among the following banks can issue Kisan Credit Card? (a) Commercial banks (b) Small finance banks and cooperatives (©) Botha and b (@) Landlords (e) Private organizations Ans: ¢ Q2. What is the purpose behind Kisan Credit Card Scheme? (a) Requirements of cultivation of crops (b) Post-harvest expenses (©) Produce marketing loans (d) Investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied activities (e) All of these Ans: Q3. Which of the following can avail the KCC scheme? (a) Farmers (b) Oral leases, () SHG’s (@) JLG's. (e) All of these Ans: Q4. How much amount has been decided by RBI to raise the limit for collateral-free agriculture loans? (a) 1 lakh- 1.6 lakhs (b) 50,000- 75,000 (c) 25,000- 48,000 (qd) 2 lakh- 2.7 lakhs (e) 1.6 lakh- 2.5 lakhs s1‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Ans: a QS. Which among the following is the Indian domestic card scheme conceived and launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)? (a) Visa (b) RuPay (c) Mastercard (d) Maestro (e) All of these Ans: b > Launched: 6 December 2019 in Haryana > For any person who has cattle or freshwater shrimp more than a value of Rs.1.6 lakh, collateral will need to be given to the bank. > According to the government, an owner can purchase anything and everything with the credit limit. However, he or she must repay the amount within I year to get an interest rate of 4%. The interest rate increases, and they become defaulters repaid within a year. the money is not e interest rate of KCC? (AFO-2018) (a) 5% (b) 3% (©) 4% (a) 7% (2% Ans: d 2. Which of the following categories of bank does not offer Kisan cre (RRB SO-2018) (a) RRB (b) Scheduled Cooperative Bank (c) Payment Bank (@) Public sector bank (e) None of these card scheme? Ans: ¢ 3. In terms of interest subvention scheme for KCC to fishery and animals’ husbandry, interest subvention of 2 % per annum provide short term loan upto? (NABARD 2021) 92.‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 (@) 1 Lakh () 3 Lakh (c)2 lakhs (@)5 Lakh (©) 7 Lakh Ans: ¢ 4, 20. The Union Minister of Finance, in his 1998-99 budget speech on August 1998 Introduced the “Kisan credit card” scheme by the recommendation of which committee? (a) CRAFICARD Committee (b) Mohan Singh Mehta Committee (©) RV Gupta Committee (d) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (e) Sen committee. Ans: ¢ 5, For which purpose a kisan credit card cannot be provided? (a) Short term credit requirements for cultivation (b) Post-harvest expenses (©) Produce marketing loan (@) Investment credit requirement for agriculture (©) None of these Ans: e Tuy > Launched: Sth July 2019 > Aim: To increase the fish and aquatic products > Implementation period: 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories, > Itincludes MoFPI’s schemes such as Food Parks, Food Safety and Infrastructure. > Last year, the Cabinet had set up Rs 7,522 crore special Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). > The government has set a target for fish production and that is to achieve the target of 15 million tons by 2020 under the Blue Revolution and raise it to about 20 million tonnes by 2022-23. 53‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 jeries growth rate in last 2 years, shows an impressive growth of 14.3% from 2019-20 to 2021-22. Further, fish production reached an all-time high of 141.64 lakh tons during 2019-20 to 161.87 lakh tons (provisional) during 202 > In exports, we have achieved the all-time high exports of 13.64 lakh tonnes valuing Rs 57,587 crores (USD 7.76 bn) dominated by exports of shrimps. At present we are exporting to 123 countries. > Aim of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) > Itaims to enhance fish production to 220 lakh metric tons with an investment of over Rs.20,000 crores by 2024-25 from 137.58 lakh metric tons in 2018-19 at an average annual growth rate of about 9%. > India today has attained the status of the second largest aquaculture and 4 largest fish exporting nation in the world. » Reduction of post-harvest losses from 20-25% to 10%. > Increase in domestic fish consumption from about 5-6 kg to about 12 kg per capita MCQs for Practi 1, What is the aim behind launching Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana? (a) To increase fish and aquatic products (b) To increase yield of crop (c) To increase annual income (d) To decrease insect pest with use of pesticide (©) To increase lease of a field ‘Ans:a 2. What was the total amount set up by cabinet for FIDF? (a) 7000 crores (b) 7522 crores. (c) 7852 crores (d) 6543 crores (e) 6443 crores Ans: b 3. Target which was achieved in 2022-2023 under blue revolution? (@) 10 million tonnes (b) 15 million tonnes (c) 20 million tonnes (@) 45 million tonnes (e) 67 million tonnes 5a‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Ans: ¢ 4. What is the aim of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)? (a) Enhances fish production to 147 lakh metric tons (b) Enhances fish production to 105 lakh metric tons, (©) Enhances fish production to 257 lakh metric tons (@) Enhances fish production to 220 lakh metric tons, (e) Enhances fish production to 90 lakh metric tons Ans: d 5, How much consumption of domestic fish has been increased now? (a) 2 kg per capita (b) 5 kg per capita (©) 6 kg per capita (@) 18 kg per capita (©) 12 kg per capita Ans: e Launch date: April 8, 2015 Nodal Agency: Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) ‘Type of scheme: Central Govt. Scheme Loans are provided to: non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises Applicant Age: More than 18 years Loan given by: Commercial Banks, RRBs, Small Finance Banks, Cooperative Banks, MFls and NBFCs. ‘Types of Loan: 'Shishu’, ‘Kishore’ and "Tarun’ (to signify the stage of growth / development and funding needs of the beneficiary micro unit / entrepreneur and also provide a reference point for the next phase of graduation / growth.) > > Maximum Loan Achieved under the scheme: up to 10 Lakh Vv 55.‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 eg tenn er ae and First-time Entrep > Beneficiaries who want to start their own business and want to carry forward the business, those beneficiaries are providing loans up to 10 lakhs by the central government bank under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, no guarantee is required to take Mudra loan. > There is no fixed interest rate under Mudra Loan Scheme. Different interest rates are charged for different bank Mudra loans. The main interest rate is 12%. ‘ Important Documents (Eligibility) of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana ‘The age of the applicant applying should not be less than 18 years. Aadhar card Previous years balance sheet Sales tax return income tax return Postal address Mobile number Bank account MCQs for Practice: VV VVVVY 1, Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) was launched in the year of? (a) April 8, 2015 (b) April 18, 2015 (©) April 28, 2015 (A) April 13, 2015 (e) April 30, 2015 Ans: a 2. What is the maximum amount of loan can be given under this scheme? (a) 5 lakhs (b) 10 lakhs 56‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh (6) 15 lakhs (d) 22 lakhs (e)2.5 lakhs Ans: b 3. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) loans can be given by? (a) Small Finance Banks () Cooperative Banks (c) NBFCs (@) MFIs (©) All of these Ans:e 4, What are the types of loan under PMMY scheme? (a) Shishu (b) Kishore (©) Both a and b (@) Prayag (©) Arun Ans: ¢ 5. What is the interest rate of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana? (@)2% (b) 5% (©) 6% (A) 18% (©) 12% Ans: e 57 95-200-90-200‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 |Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKV , ‘The PMKSY was launched in April 2015. The main objective was to promote organic farming in the country Concem Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare "Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana" is a comprehensive part of the National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture's Soil Health Management (SHM) program Fifty or more farmers will form a cluster having S0-acre farming under the scheme. > Components of the scheme: Y¥ Modern Organic Cluster Demonstration Y Model Organic Farm Y PKVY-Induced Cluster Formation > The plan is funded on a 60:40 split by the Central and State Govemments, respectively. » In the case of the North-eastem and Himalayan States, Central Assistance is provided in the ratio of 90:10. Sikkim: First Organic State of India Area wise Madhya Pradesh has first rank in organic certification Objectives: The objective is to produce agricultural products free from chemicals and pesticides residues by adopting eco-friendly, low- cost technologies. Key Thrust areas of PKVY in promoting organic farming include the following: Promote organic farming among rural youth) farmers/ consumers! traders Disseminate the latest technologies in organic farming Utilize the services of experts from the public agricultural research system in India Organize a minimum of one cluster demonstration in a village viv Vv vvvy vv vv MCQs for Practice: 1. The main objective of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is to promote the? (a) Organic farming in the country (b) Utilize the services of experts from the public agricultural research system (©) Organize a demonstration in a village (@) Disseminate the latest technologies in organic farming (e) Allof these Ans: 2. What are the major components of PKVY scheme? (a) Modern Organic Cluster Demonstration (b) PKVY-Induced Cluster Formation (©) Both a and b (d) Use of insecticides (e) Both band d Ans: ¢ 58‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 3. Which among the following is the first organic state in India? (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Madhya Pradesh (@) Sikkim (e) Punjab Ans: d 4, Which of the following is having first rank (area wise) in organic certification? (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Urtar Pradesh (©) Sikkim (@) Punjab (©) Nagaland Ans: a 5. In what ratio of the Northeastern and Himalayan States, Central Assistance was given by? (a) 60:40 (b) 90:10 (©) 50:50 (d) 80:20 (©) 30:70 Ans: b 59‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 ddhati (BPKP) Introduced: 2020-21 Aim: To promote Natural Farming % ICAR has constituted a committee for developing syllabus of Natural farming at undergraduate and post graduate level. 4 Itis operational under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) MCQs for Practice 1. Which among the following scheme is related to organic farming in the country? (RRB SO 2020) (a) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (b) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (©) National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) (@) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) (e) Integrated watershed management programme Ansa 2. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched in April, 2015 to support and promote- (a) Oil production (b) Organic farming, (c) Wheat agriculture (@) Vegetable farming () None of these Ans: b 3. Which among the following the second state or UT to be declared as fully organic? (a) Lakshadweep (b) Sikkim: (©) Meghalaya (@) Assam (e) Nagaland Ans: a 4. Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati was launches (a) 2018-19 (b) 2019-20 60‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 (©) 2020-21 () 2021-22 Ans: ¢ 5, Which among the following state has highest area under organic farming? (@) Lakshadweep (b) Sikkim: (©) Meghalaya (@) Assam (©) Madhya Pradesh Ans:€ > PM Kisan is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India > On I February 2019, during the 2019 Interim Union Budget of India, Piyush Goyal announced the implementation of this scheme as a nationwide project. > Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM-KISAN scheme on 24 February 2019 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh > This scheme came into effect/operational from Ist Dec 2018. State Government and UT administration will identify the farmer families which are eligible for support as per scheme guidelines. > The fund will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. > This scheme was initially launched for small and marginal farmers having up to 2 hectares of landholdings, but in June 2019 it was extended to include all landholding farmers. > PM-KISAN scheme was first implemented as the Rythu Bandhu scheme by the Government of Telangana > Under this scheme, all small and marginal farmers will be provided with income support of Rs.6,000 per year in three instalments which will be deposited directly to their bank accounts. % Eligibility to avail benefits under PM-KISAN scheme > Any small or marginal farmer should not fall under the following criteria to be eligible under the Pradhan Mantri of beneficiaries who are not Any institutional landholders The farmer as well as any member of the family belonging to the following categories: Former and present holders of constitutional posts Former and present Ministers/ State Ministers isan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Below are some of the categories ible for benefit under this scheme: viv 61‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 > Former or present members of Lok Sabha/ Rajya Sabha/ State Legislative Assemblies! State Legislative Councils > Former and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations Former and present Chairpersons of District Panchayats. > Any serving or retired officers as well as employees under the Central/ State Government Ministries /Offices/Departments, > Allretired pensioners who get a monthly pension of Rs.10,000/-or more and belonging to the above category. > Any individual who paid their income tax in the last assessment year is not eligible under this scheme. > Professionals like Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, and Architects registered with Professional bodies and carrying out profession by undertaking practices, ‘ The farmers eligible under the scheme are required to produce the below-mentioned documents for their verification: > Citizenship certificate > Landholding papers > Aadhaar card > Bank account details vv MCQs for Practice QU. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) was launched from in Uttar Pradesh. (@) Lucknow (b) Gorakhpur (©) Prayagraj (Allahabad) (@) Varanasi Ans: b Q2. Which is an initiative by GOT in which all Farmers are given 6000 Rs annually in three quarters in a year ~2000 per instalment as minimum income support : -(NABARD- ARD 2022) (a) PMMSY (>) PM-KISAN (©) PKVY (@) PMKSY (e) PMEBY Ans: b Q3. Which among the following category of farmers are eligible for the benefits available under PM-Kisan (a) Farmers from Former and present holders of constitutional posts (b) Any farmer who paid their income tax in last year (©) Farmers involved in professional services (d) Any small or marginal farmer (©) None of these Ans: d the year 2019 62‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Q4. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman ministry? (a) Ministry of Rural Development (b) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (©) Ministry of Panchayati Raj (@) Minister of Tribal Affairs (©) Minister of Extemal Affairs Ans: b QS. Which one is incorrect regarding PM-Kisan scheme? (a) It is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India (b) It aims to supplement the financial needs of the Small and Marginal Farmers in procuring various inputs, (©) Itis implemented by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (@) The fund will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. (e) The Central Government is empowered to identify beneficiary farmer families under the scheme. Ans: Ihi (PM-KISAN) is being implemented by which v Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is the flagship scheme of the government for agricultural insurance in India in line with the One Nation-One Scheme theme. > This scheme was launched in Kharif 2016 and is being administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. There will be a uniform premium of only 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all Rabi crops. > Inthe case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium to be paid by farmers will be only 5%. > There is no upper limit on Government subsidies. Even if the balance premium is 90%, it will be borne by the Government. > Crop insurance app facilitate easier reporting of crop loss within 72 hours of occurrence of any event. > The scheme was once mandatory for loanee farmers, but after 2020 Centre changed it to make it optional for all farmers. > The Centre decided in February 2020 to limit its premium subsidy to 30% for unirrigated areas and 25% for irrigated ones (from the existing unlimited). Previously, the central subsidy had no upper limit. + Coverage of Risks and Exclusions under PMFBY Scheme > If Insured area is prevented from sowing / planting / germination due to deficit rainfall or adverse seasonal/weather conditions. 25% of the sum insured will be paid and the Policy will be terminated. > Coverage is available only up to a maximum period of two weeks from harvesting, for those crops which are required to be dried in cut and spread / small, bundled condition in v 63‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 the field after harve Unseasonal rains > The States may consider providing add- on coverage for crop loss due to attack by wild animals wherever the risk is perceived to be substantial and is identifiable > General Exclusions: Losses arising out of war and nuclear risks, malicious damage and other preventable risks shall be excluded. 1g against specific perils of Hailstorm, Cyclone, Cyclonic rains and MCQs for Practice QL. What is the premium rate in PMFBY for rabi crops and oilseeds? AFO-2021) (a) 2.0% of SI or Actuarial rate, whichever is less (b) 1.5% of SI or Actuarial rate, whichever is less, (0) 5.0% of Sl or Actuarial rate, whichever is less (A) 3.0% of SI or Actuarial rate, whichever is less (c) 4.0% of SI or Actuarial rate, whichever is less Ans: b Q2. PMEBY was started in which year? (AFO-2019) (a) 2016 (b) 2014 (©2015 (d) 2012 (©2011 Ans: a Q3. What is the premium rate for commercial! hor 2019)? (2 (b) 5 (1s @ 125 @! Ans: b Q4. Under PMEBY the premium % to be paid by Farmer of the total cost for kharif season crop? (AFO-2018) (2% (b)3% © 5% (15% (4% Ans: a QS. Under PMFBY the premium % to be paid by Farmer of the total cost for Commercial and Horticultural crops? (AFO-2018) (@)2% (b) 3% 15% (5% Itural crops under PMFBY (AFO- 6a‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 (4% Ans: d (ue ‘Type: Centrally sponsored scheme Motto: "Har Khet Ko Paani" ‘Target: Expand cultivated area with assured irrigation and reduce wastage of water and improve water use efficiency. Micro irrigation: "Per drop-More crop" Centre- States will be 75:25 per cent. In the case of the north-eastern region and hilly states, it will be 90:10. > Outof about 141 m, Ha of net area sown in the country, about 69 million hectares (or 48%) is presently covered under irrigation. + Components of PMKSY (Umbrella scheme): > PMKSY consists of three major components implemented by various ministries. They are as follows. + Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti > Component: Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) > Component : Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) + Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development > Component : Watershed Development + Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agri Welfare > Component : Per Drop More Crop } The scheme of PMKSY, except Ground Water and Per Drop More Crop components, has been approved by Government of India for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 + Ministries Involved in PMKSY 1. Ministry of Agriculture- Promote efficient water conveyance and precision water application devices like drips, sprinklers, pivots, rain-guns in the farm “(Jal Sinchan)”, construction of micro-irrigation structures to supplement source creation activities, ulture & Farmers extension activities for the promotion of scientific moisture conservation and agronomic measures 2. MoWR RD & GR- Undertake various measures for creation of assured irrigation source, construction of diversion canals, field channels, water diversion/lift irrigation, including the development of water distribution systems 3. Ministry of Rural Development- Mainly undertakes rainwater conservation, construction of farm pond, water harvesting structures, small check dams, and contour bunding, etc. ‘The broad objectives of PMKSY include: > Achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level (preparation of district level and, if required, sub district level water use plans) 6‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 > Enhance the physical access of water on the farm and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet Ko Pani), > Integration of water source, distribution and its efficient use, to make best use of water through appropriate technologies and practices. > Improve on - farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage and increase availability both in duration and extent. > Enhance the adoption of precision - irrigation and other water saving technologies (More Crop Per Drop). > Enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce sustainable water conservation practices, > Ensure the integrated development of rainfed areas using the watershed approach towards soil and water conservation, regeneration of ground water, arresting runoff, providing livelihood options and other NRM activities. > Promote extension activities relating to water harvesting, water management and crop alignment for farmers and grass root level field functionaries > Explore the feasibility of reusing treated municipal wastewater for peri-urban agriculture. ADVANTAGES OF MICRO IRRIGATION > Higher Profits > Water Saving & Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Less Energy Costs > Higher fertilizer-use efficiency (FUE) > Reduced Labour Costs > Reduce Soli Loss > Marginal Solis & Water > Efficient & Flexible > Improved Crop Quality > Higher Yields + ‘The Water Use Efficiency (WUE) in Indian agriculture, at about 30-40 per cent + Micro irrigation saves irrigation water from 40 to 70 % (Mo Agri & FW, 2004), conserves energy from 10-17percent, reduces fertilizers consumption from 15 to 50%, and decreases labour cost of about 30-40 % FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &Industry 2016) % If micro irrigation is appli all India level will be 42 %, ‘The Government of India has announced the establishment of Rs. 50,000 crore Corpus Fund for the development of'small irrigation with NABARD within 5 years. (Asked in Assistant manager NABARD-2018) ¢ Efficiency of major irrigation system: > Surface irrigation: 50-60% > Sprinkler irrigation: 65-75% > Surge Irrigation: 85-90% > Drip Inigation: 90-95% + List of major irrigation projects: Name River State at its full potential the average increase in farmer's income at 66‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh Bhakra Nangal Project | Sutlej Beas Project Beas River Indira Gandhi Canal Harike (Sutlej and Beas) Koshi Project Kosi River Hira Kund Project Mahanadi Tungabhadra project Tungabhadra -Krishna Nagarjuna Sagar Krishna Project Chambal Project Chambal Damodar valley project Damodar Gandak project Gandak Kakrapar project Tapti Koyna Project ‘Koyna- krishna Malprabha project Malprabha Mayurakshi Project Mayurakshi Kangsabati project Kangsabati and Kumari River 95-200-90-200 Punjab and Himachal Pradesh Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan Punjab Bihar and Nepal Odisha AP-Kamataka AP Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh Jharkhand, West Bengal Bihar-UP Gujarat Maharashtra Kamataka West Bengal West Bengal + Itis formulated by amalgamating ongoing schemes: ® Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) -Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. > Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) - Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. > On-Farm Water Management (OFWM) - Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC). MCQs for Practice QL. What was the theme of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) (a) Har Khet Ko Paani (b) Where food begins (©) Caring for the soils starts from the ground (A) Seeing the Unseen: The Value of Water (e) Groundwater- Making the Invisible Visible Ans: a Q2. Which of the following are the advantages of micro-irrigation? (a) Higher Profits (b) Improved Crop Quality (©) Reduced Labour Costs, (@) Reduce Soil Loss (e) All of these Ans: € 67‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Q3. If micro irrigation is applied at its full potential, the average increase in farmer's income at all India level will be? (a) 25% (b) 42% (0) 18% (@) 50% (5% Ans: b Q4. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme comes under the ministry of? (a) Department of Land Resources (b) Ministry of Rural Development (0) Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC) (d) Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, (©) All of these Ans: d Q5. How much fund has been announced by the Government of India for the development of small irrigation with NABARD? (a) 20,000 crores (b) 30,000 crores (©) $0,000 crores (d) 40,000 crores (€) 60,000 crores Ans: ¢ » PSL are those sectors that the Government of India and Reserve Bank of India consider as important/prior for the development of the country and are to be given priority over other sectors. > Definition for priority sector was formalised based on a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report in the National Credit Council in 1972 Priority sector lending categories > Agriculture > Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises > Export Credit > Education > Housing > Social Infiastructure > Renewable Energy > Others 68‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh Categories Total Priority Sector Agriculture Micro Enterprises Advances to Weaker Sections Domestic commercial banks 40 per cent of ANBC 18 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher; out of which a target of 10 percent’ is prescribed for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs) 7.5 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher 12 percent" of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher Regional Rural Banks 75 per cent of ANBC 18 per cent ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher; out of which a target of 10 percent! is prescribed for SMFs 75 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher 15 per cent of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher 95-200-90-200 Small Finance Banks 75 per cent of ANBC 18 per cent of ANBC ot CEOBE, whichever is higher; out of which a target of 10 percent” is prescribed for SMPs 75 percent of ANBC ot CEOBE, whichever is higher 12 percent’ of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher ‘The targets for lending to SMFs and for Weaker Sections shall be revised upwards from FY 2021-22 onwards as follows: Financial Year 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 Small and Marginal Farmers target * 8% 9% 95% 10% Important Points: 10% 11% 115% 12% Weaker Sections target * > Loans against pledge/hypothecation of agricultural produce (including warehouse receipts) for a period not exceeding 12 months subject to a limit up to 275 lakh against NWRs’ eNWRs and up to 250 lakh against warehouse receipts other than NWRs/eNWRs. > Loans up to 85 crore per borrowing entity to FPOs/FPCs undertaking farming with assured marketing of their produce at a pre-determined price. > Loans up to &5 crore to co-operative societies of farmers for purchase of the produce of ‘members (Not applicable to UCBs) > Loans up to 350 crore to Start-ups, as per definition of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India that are engaged in agriculture and allied services. 6‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 > Loans for Food and Agro processing up to an aggregate sanctioned borrower from the banking system. it of 8100 crore per » Loans up to 22 lakh to individuals solely engaged in Allied activities without any accompanying land holding criteria, > Loans to individuals for educational purposes, including vocational courses, not exceeding % 20 lakh will be considered as eligible for priority sector classification. > Bank loans up to a limit of 230 crore to borrowers for purposes like solar based power generators, biomass-based power generators, windmills, micro-hydel plants and for non- conventional energy based public utilities, viz., street lighting systems and remote village electrification ete., will be eligible for Priority Sector classification. > For individual households, the loan limit will be 210 lakh per borrower. > Loans to distressed persons [other than distressed farmers indebted to non-institutional lenders) not exceeding 21.00 lakh per borrower to prepay their debt to non-institutional lenders. >» MCQs for Practice QL. What is the total limit of loan for individual households per borrower? (@)2 lakhs (b) 5 lakhs. (©)8 lakhs (@) 10 lakhs (e) 12 lakhs Ans: d Q2. How much amount of loan can be given to individuals for educational purposes under priority sector classification? (a) 20 lakhs (b) 10 lakhs (©) 12 lakhs (d)25 lakhs (e) 32 lakhs Ans:a Q3. What is the total limit of loan for Food and Agro processing? (a) 25 crores (b) 100 crores (©) 50 crores (@) 75 crores (e) 85 crores Ans: b Q4. PSL was launched in the year of? (a) 17 April 2016 (b) 27 April 2016 70‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 ()7 April 2016 (@)7 April 2017 (e)7 April 2019 Ans:¢ QS. Which committee recommended PSLC? (a) Swaminathan-headed National Commission (b) Shanta Kumar-chaired Committee (c) Ashok Dalwai-led empowered Com (@) Both and b (e) Dr. KS Krishnaswamy Committee Ans: > ‘Theme: "Swasth Dhara. Khet Haraa." - Healthy Earth. Green Farm, > Launched: 19 feb,2015 at Suratgarh, Rajasthan > Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare > Itwill contain the status of his soil with respect to 12 parameters, namely N, P, K (Macro- nutrients); $ (Secondary- nutrient); Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo (Micro - nutrients); and pH, EC, OC (Physical parameters), » Soil samples will be drawn in a grid of 2.5 ha in irrigated area and 10 ha in rain- fed area with the help of GPS tools and revenue maps. > Farmers can take a printout of the card from the SHC portal, which has a database of all harvesting seasons and is available in 22 languages. > The State Goverment will collect samples through the staff of their Department of Agriculture or through the staff of an outsourced agency. > Soil Samples are taken generally two times in a year, after harvesting of Rabi and Khari Crop respectively or when there is no standing crop in the field. > Soil Health Card Scheme - Salient Features > The government intends to implement the program for all farms. > Every region of the country will be covered by the programme. > The farmers will receive a report with all the information about the soil of their specific farm in the form of a soil health card. The soil health card will be issued to a farmer once every three years. > With the aid of GPS instruments and revenue maps, soil samples will be drawn in grids of 2.5 ha in the irrigated area and 10 ha in the rain-fed area. > The staff of the state government's department of agriculture or that of a contracted organisation will be used to gather samples. > Students from nearby agriculture and science colleges may also be included by the state government. > In general, soil samples are collected twice a year, either when there is no standing crop in the field or after the harvest of the Rabi and Kharif crops, respectively. a‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 MRIDAPARIKSHAK > Launched: 18" Feb, 2015 > Mridaparikshak determines all the important 15 soil parameters (Previously 10) viz., pH, EC, organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, zine, iron, manganese, boron, copper, gypsum requirement, lime requirement, and calcareousness. MCQs for Practice QL. Which is not true about soil health card: (RRB SO 2020) (a) It provides financial assistance to farmers for amelioration of problematic soil (b) Inevery 5 years soil health card issued to all farmers (0) it gives deficiency-based fertilizer recommendation district wise (@) itis launched with objective of reducing fertilizer consumption to 20% (e) None of these Ans: b Q2. Which of the following scheme is implemented to promote integrated nutrient management through judicious use of chemical fertilizer including secondary & micro- nutrient with org. manure & biofertilizer for improving soil health & its productivity? (NABARD 2022) (a) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojna (>) E-NAM (©) Soil Health card () PKVY, (&) None of these Ans:¢ Q3. Which among the following Secondary- nutrient is not analyzed under Soil Health Card Scheme? (a)Ca (b) Mg Ss (@N (©) Both A and B R‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 Ans: e Q4, Which among the following agency or government is responsible to collect soil samples under Soil Health Card Scheme? (a) Central Government (b) State Government (©) Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium, (d) Soil Testing Lab (©) Extension Worker Ans: b QS. What is the tag line of Soil Health Card Scheme? (a) Essential Nutrient, Green Farm (b) Healthy Earth, Green Farm (0) Anaj Bhra Khet Haraa (@) Kisano ka hamsafar (©) Mitti hai to upaj hai Ans: b Lary hnology > Biofloc technology (BT) is defined as ‘the use of aggregates of bacteria, algae, or protozoa, held together in a matrix along with particulate organic matter for the purpose of improving water quality, waste treatment and disease prevention in intensive aquaculture systems. > In other words, biofloc is a symbiotic process that includes confined aquatic animals, heterotrophic bacteria and other microbial species in the water. > Biofloc Technology (BFT) is considered as new “blue revolution” since nutrients can be continuously recycled and reused in the culture medium, benefited by the minimum or zero-water exchange. » Consumption of bioflocs also provides nutritional value to cultured aquatic species. This simply means that BT can be an ideal option for sustainable and environmentally friendly aquaculture > BFT is an environment friendly aquaculture technique based on in-situ microorganism produ B‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 nal Value of Biofloc: Composition and Nut > It is composed of microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, invertebrates and detritus ete. we It is a protein rich live feed formed as a result of conversion of unused feed and excreta {nto a natural food in a culture system on exposure to sunlight and vigorous aeration, » Floc size range from 50 — 200 microns. > The dried biofloc is proposed as an ingredient to replace the fishmeal or soybean in the feed. Advantage of BFT: > Eco-friendly culture system. > It reduces environmental impact > Judicial use of land and water > Limited or zero water exchange system - Higher productivity (It enhances survival rate, growth performance, better feed conversion in the culture systems of fish). v Higher biosecurity, = Reduces water pollution and mitigate the risk of introduction and spread of pathogens v It reduces utilization of protein rich feed and cost of standard feed, > Itreduces the pressure on capture fisheries i.e., use of cheaper food fish and trash fish for fish feed formu Disadvantages > Increased energy requirement for vigorous, continuous aeration and mixing. > Short response time due to elevated water respiration rates. Thus, monitoring, alarms and emergency power supply are required. > Start-up period required > Alke Species suitable for Biofloc Culture: > Air breathing fish like Singhi (Heteropneustes fossilis), Magur (Clarias batrachus), Pabda (Ompok pabda), Anabas/Koi (Anabas testudineus), Pangasius (Pangasianodan hypophthalmus) Non-air-breathing fishes like Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), Rohu (Labeo rohita), ilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), Milkfish (Chanos chanos) > Shellfishes like Whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) and Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus ‘monodon) w 74‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 MCQs for Practice QL. Use of aggregates of bacteria, algae, or protozoa, held together in a matrix along with particulate organic matter for the purpose of improving water quality, waste treatment is defined as? (a) BioFloc technology (b) Agricultural drone (c) Automated irrigation (A) Phase tracking (e) Satellite photography and sensors Ans: a Q2. What is another name of BioFloc technology? (a) Pink revolution () New blue revolution (©) Black revolution (d) Yellow revolution (e) Both c and d Ans: b Q3. Floc size ranges from? (a) 75 — 100 microns (b) 150 ~250 microns (c) 50 ~ 200 microns () 5 ~ 20 nano microns (©) 120 ~ 178 nano microns Ans: ¢ Q4. What are the advantages of biofloc technology? (a) Higher biosecurity (b) Higher productivity (©) Eco-friendly (A) Zero water exchange system 75‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 (©) Allof these Ans:e QS. Which of the following are the examples of non-air-breathing fishes? (a) Litopenaeus vannamei (b) Cyprinus carpio (©) Labeo rohita (@) Both band (c) Penaeus monodon Ans: d iw > PMSBY is an Accident Insurance Scheme offering accidental death and disability cover. > Itwould bea one-year cover, renewable from year to year. > The scheme would be offered /administered through Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs) and other Insurance companies. All individual bank/ Post office account holders in the age group of 18 to 70 years in participating banks/ Post office will be entitled to join. > Persons having multiple accounts in multiple banks can take this service only through one bank account. > The cover shall be for the one-year period stretching from Ist June to 31st May. > Premium: Rs. 20/- per annum per member. Premium will be deducted in one instalment on or before Ist June of each annual coverage period under the scheme. Benefits: Seen Death Rs. 2 Lakh Total and irrecoverable loss of both eyes or loss of use of both hands Rs, 2 Lakh or feet or loss of sight of one eye and loss of use of hand or foot Total and irrecoverable loss of sight of one eye or loss of use of one Rs. I Lakh hand or foot ‘Termination of Cover: 1. On attaining age 70 years (age nearest birthday), 2. Closure of account with the Bank/ Post office or insufficient balance. 76‘Agri Coaching Chandigarh 95-200-90-200 3. If the insurance cover is ceased due to any technical reasons such as insufficient balance on due date or due to any administrative issues, the same can be reinstated on receipt of full annual premium, subject to conditions that may be laid down, PMJJBY is an insurance scheme offering life insurance cover for death due to any reason, Itis a one-vear cover, renewable from year to year. ‘The scheme is offered/administered through LIC and other Life Insurance companies with necessary approvals and tie ups with Banks / Post office for this purpose. vvy Scope of coverage: > All individual account holders of participating banks/ Post office in the age group of 18 to 50 years are entitled to join. Enrolment period > The cover shall be for one-year period stretching from Ist June to 31st May, > Benefits: Rs.2 lakh is payable on member's death due to any cause. Premium: Rs.436/- per annum per member. The premium will be deducted in one instalment, as per the option given, at the time of enrolment under the scheme. Termination of assurance: 1. Onaattaining age 55 years (age near birthday) subject to annual renewal up to that date (entry, however, will not be possible beyond the age of 50 years) 2. Closure of account with the Bank/ Post office or insufficiency of balance to keep the insurance in force > Launch date: Ist June 2015 > Objective: It is started for creating a universal social security system for all Indians, especially the poor, the under-privileged and the workers in the unorganized sector. > Admi architecture of the National Pension System (NPS). ibility for joining APY > APY is open to all citizens of India who have a savings bank account. The minimum age of joining APY is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years, Features of APY: > Central Government guaranteed minimum pension amount: Each subscriber under APY shall receive a Central Government guaranteed minimum pension of Rs. 1000 per 7