Question
The ICAR Special Task Force on Agriculture is promoting Direct Seeding of Rice (DS
- R technology. How much water saving is achieved through this technology?
Solution
The ICAR Special Task Force on Agriculture is focusing on Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technology to save 20-30% water and reduce labour costs. The Task Force is also intensifying the Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG) programme (launched in 2015) in 100 Aspirational Districts using Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), promoting balanced fertilizer use, mapping millet regions, and encouraging diversification through eco-fisheries in the Kharif season.
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