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The Reserve Bank of India constituted a Committee to re-examine the existing classification and suggest revised guidelines with regard to priority sector lending classification and related issues. The Committee submitted its Report on February 21, 2012. The Committee has reported that as per ‘Situation Assessment Survey of Farmers’ conducted as part of 59th round of National Sample Survey, more than [...]
Government has launched a scheme ‘Establishment of Agriclinic and Agri-business Centres’. The Scheme aims to: (i) Provide gainful self-employment opportunities to unemployed agricultural graduates, agricultural diploma holders, intermediate in agriculture and biological science graduates with PG in agri-related courses; (ii) Support agricultural development; and (iii) Supplement efforts of pubic extension by necessarily providing extension services to the farmers as per local needs of farmers. [...]
Price and market related information in respect of agricultural commodities is being disseminated to the farmers and other market users though AGMARKNET portal (Marketing Research and Information Network). SMS based dissemination of information from the portal is also being done by using NICNET SMS Gateway and is operational since 2010. National e-Governance Plan – Agriculture presently being implemented in 7 [...]
Government has taken various steps to promote and develop the co-operative sector in the country. These include inter-alia, framing of national policy on co-operatives, enactment of Multi-state Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, enactment of the Constitution (Ninety Seventh Amendment) Act, 2011, implementation of recommendation of Prof. Vaidyanathan Committee for revival of short term cooperative credit structure, constitution of high powered committee [...]
As per available data, about 1.2 lakh ha has been covered under Rainfed Area Development Programme (RADP). Based on response of States, it has been decided to continue these interventions during XII Plan. The programme was launched in 2011-12 as a sub-scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) on pilot basis in 10 states, viz., Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, [...]
The only time when Karanjia block of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district figures in the national news is when there is a threat of bird flu in the air. But Karanjia should be making waves for other reasons too, because it is here that tribal women like Anjani Nayak from the remotevillageofBhadobedahave been able to turn their lives around. Just a few [...]
The value and quantum of vegetables and fruits exported their name-wise during each of the last three years are as under: Quantity: MTs, Value: Rs crore Products 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value Vegetables 2175471 2507.72 2084163 3051.29 1654387 2634.49 Fruits 464301 1109.88 461547 1352.34 411960 1183.92 Source: APEDA Indian export basket of vegetables and fruits comprises mainly [...]
Encouraging exports is a continuous process. The Government is taking steps to encourage exports of agro products, including basmati rice through measures and incentives under Plan schemes of the Export Promotion. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce is also implementing various Schemes to extend financial assistance to the eligible [...]
Government gives significant importance to develop irrigation potential through Major and Medium Irrigation (MMI) projects which has increased irrigation potential from about 9.7 million ha in 1951 (pre-Plan stage) to about 45.6 million ha by March 2010. Technical and financial assistance is provided to State Governments through various schemes/programmes such as Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), Command Area Development and [...]
Potato production in the country during the current year (2011-2012) is expected to be around 436.45 lakh tonne which is more as compared to last year. The prices of potato by and large are governed by the market forces of demand and supply. Model prices of potato in different producing market is presently ranging between Rs.350 to 450 per quintal [...]
In 2006, Government of India approved Rehabilitation Package of Rs. 16978.69 crore for 31 identified districts in Andhra Pradesh (16), Karnataka (6), Kerala (3) and Maharashtra (6). Rehabilitation Package included both immediate and medium-term measures to be implemented over a period of 3 years. The package aimed at establishing a sustainable and viable farming and livelihood support system through debt [...]
Farm credit to the tune of Rs. 3,40,716 crore has been disbursed across the country as on 31.12.2011 in the current financial year (2011-12). With the credit disbursal data for the last two months and the current month yet to be compiled, credit flow target of Rs.4,75, 000 crore is likely to be exceeded again. Target for the next financial year beginning 1st of April 2012 [...]
Government has proposed substantial increase in Plan outlay for agriculture in the Budget for the year 2012-13. Major schemes in the area of agriculture and allied activities have got substantial boost in Plan outlay. The target for disbursement of farm loans has been revised upward by over 21 %. The Plan budget for Central Departments of Agriculture and Cooperation, Animal [...]
As per DGCIS data the export of apples during the last three financial years has been as under: Quantity: MTs; Value: Rs. lakhs Products 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 April-July Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value Apples 44552 5222 26880 3210 47075 5974 262 52 Source: DGCIS The export is done by both private exporters and Government agencies, which [...]
As per UNCOMTRADE data, the international trade in rice during the year 2010 was 22.90 Million MTs Valued at 15316.31 Million USD. The quantity of rice exported by India to top ten countries and foreign exchange earned thereby during last three years are as under: Qty in MT, Value in US$ Million Country 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity [...]
As per UNCOMTRADE data, the global export of apples during the year 2010 was 71.02 lakh MTs whereas India’s export of apples during the same year was 1946 MT. Therefore, India’s share in export is a meager 0.02%. The reasons for low share of India’s apple export in the world are including: Ø High demand and lucrative prices in the domestic market Ø Lack of cold [...]
As per UNCOMTRADE data, the international trade in rice during the year 2010 was 22.90 Million MTs Valued at 15316.31 Million USD. The quantity of rice exported by India to top ten countries and foreign exchange earned thereby during last three years are as under: Qty in MT, Value in US$ Million Country 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity [...]
As per UNCOMTRADE data, the global export of apples during the year 2010 was 71.02 lakh MTs whereas India’s export of apples during the same year was 1946 MT. Therefore, India’s share in export is a meager 0.02%. The reasons for low share of India’s apple export in the world are including: Ø High demand and lucrative prices in the domestic market Ø Lack of [...]
To strengthen the functional areas, like Quality Control, Storage etc., the Government carried out the organizational restructuring of FCI in the year 2010. Further to reduce the storage under Cover and Plinth (CAP), the Government formulated a Scheme for construction of storage godowns through private entrepreneurs, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and State Warehousing Corporations (SWCs). Under the scheme, the Food [...]
National Agricultural Research System (NARS) has developed crop varieties having tolerance/resistance against biotic stresses and abiotic stresses induced due to adverse weather conditions such as drought, heat, flood, water stagnation etc. These crop varieties are under cultivation in different agro-climatic conditions for mitigating the adverse impact of weather/climate. To augment productivity appropriate crop rotations like rice-wheat, rice-pulses, rice-oilseeds, pulses-wheat, pulses-maize, [...]
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