Question

    Which of the following statements is/are correct about

    the Union Cabinet’s approved schemes for farmers? 1. Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) focuses on technology integration in agriculture. 2. ₹1,202 crore was allocated for Sustainable Livestock Health and Production. 3. Soil Profile Mapping aims to create soil maps for 142 million hectares of agricultural land.
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • The Union Cabinet approved seven schemes for the agriculture sector with a total outlay of ₹14,235.30 crore. • The most significant scheme is the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM), with a focus on technology integration in agriculture through a consolidated Agri Stack and Krishi Decision Support System. • Soil Profile Mapping will create detailed soil maps for 142 million hectares of agricultural land. • The Crop Science for Food and Nutritional Security scheme, with an outlay of ₹3,979 crore, aims to enhance climate resilience and ensure food security by 2047. • The Sustainable Livestock Health and Production scheme, allocated ₹1,702 crore, focuses on increasing incomes from livestock and dairy. • Other approvals include Sustainable Development of Horticulture (₹1,129.30 crore), Krishi Vigyan Kendras (₹1,202 crore), and Natural Resource Management (₹1,115 crore).

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