About One District One Product Initiative
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? ODOP initiative is operationally merged with ‘Districts as Export Hub (DEH)’ initiative of the DGFT, Department of Commerce, with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as a major stakeholder. About One District, One Product Nodal: Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI). Objectives of the scheme: […]
National Bamboo Mission
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in news? The Union Agriculture Minister had approved the formation of an Advisory Group for streamlining the development of the Bamboo sector. National Bamboo Mission Nodal: Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare The National Bamboo Mission was implemented with the following objectives: Restructured […]
Horticulture Cluster Development Programme
Focus: GS III: Agriculture Why in News? Recently, a meeting was held by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP). About Horticulture Cluster Development Programme Objectives:
India’s Push for Millets
Context: At a pre-launch celebration of the International Year of Millets 2023 organised by the Ministries of Agriculture and External Affairs named “Covid, conflict, and climate” as the world’s main food security challenges, and placed the cultivation and popularisation of millets in the context of the wider imperative of “de-risking the global economy”. Relevance: GS […]
Honey Mission Programme
Focus: GS III: Agriculture Why in News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has taken a giant leap towards “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” by creating local employment to unemployed youth through its flagship “Honey Mission” programme. Honey Mission National Bee Board (NBB) The Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmer’s Welfare established the National Bee […]
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The 29th Regional Workshop of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Functions of KVKs
What are Pashmina Shawls
Context: Recently, Custom officials complained about the presence of ‘Shahtoosh’ guard hair in Pashmina shawl, which is obtained from endangered Tibetan antelopes in many of their export consignments. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Agriculture and Allied sectors, GS-III: Intellectual Property Rights Dimensions of the Article: What are Pashmina Shawls and what is the history behind them? MSP […]
National Fisheries Development Board
Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? National Fisheries Development Board awarded “India Agribusiness Awards 2022” About National Fisheries Development Board Mission: Holistic development of the fisheries sector through enhancement of fish production and productivity; to supplement nutritious protein for the growing population; to accelerate the overall economy of the country, besides improving health, economy, exports, […]
Farmer Producer Organizations Centered On Fodder
Context The Government of India recently designated the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) as the implementing agency for the establishment of 100 fodder-centric Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in 2022-23. Relevance GS Paper 3: transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers Mains Paper What exactly are Farmer […]
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
Focus: GS-III: Agriculture Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers for Rabi season 2022-23 from 1st October, 2022 to 31st March, 2023. About Nutrient-Based Subsidy Regime Issues Related to NBS