It has been formulated to promote Organic Farming. Objective : To promote eco-friendly concept of cultivation reducing the dependency on agro-chemicals and fertilizers and to optimally utilize the locally available natural resources…

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Scheme launched in the year 2016 to promote agricultural education under which 100 centres are being opened. Opening of new Universities and Colleges are being done…

National Programme on use of Space Technology for Agriculture Source : PIB GS III : Space What is discussed under National Programme on use of Space Technology for Agriculture? Background…

The mission aims to restructure and strengthen agricultural extension machineries to enable delivery of appropriate technology and improved agronomic practices to farmers. It is envisaged to be achieved by physical outreach…

The mega project has three major objectives of Strategic research, Technology demonstrations and Capacity building. It was launched by Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR). Aims to make farmers self-reliant by…

It is launched to enhance the production of Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse Cereals and commercial crops (Cotton, jute and Sugarcane). Targets – Production of rice, wheat and pulses would be increased…

NDP I is a Central Sector Scheme for a period of 2011-12 to 2018-19. Objectives : To help increase productivity of milch animals and thereby increase milk production to meet…

The mission aims to achieve enhanced fish production in the country and to meet the targets under the Blue revolution by 2020-21.  Under this, potential states will be identified to strengthen…

About the scheme Mera Gaon – Mera Gaurav scheme aims It was launch in 2015. The Mera Gaon – Mera Gaurav scheme envisages scientists to select villages and provide information…

Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are agricultural extension centers created by ICAR to provide various types of farm support to the agricultural sector.  It is created to serve as a single window…