Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Arjun Munda and Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Giriraj Singh jointly inaugurated four major key initiatives in the agriculture sector.
Objectives of the Initiatives
- Empowering Farmers: The initiatives aim to benefit farmers, particularly those in remote areas, and facilitate easier farming practices.
- Promoting Soil Health: Recognizing soil as essential for agricultural productivity, the initiatives focus on maintaining and improving soil health.
- Education and Awareness: There’s a significant emphasis on educating farmers, students, and communities about soil health, sustainable agriculture practices, and the importance of organic farming.
Key Initiatives
- Revamped Soil Health Card Portal & Mobile Application
- School Soil Health Programme
- Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme
- Central Fertilizer Quality Control and Training Institutes’ (CFQCTI’s) Portal
Remarks by Union Ministers
- Shri Arjun Munda: Highlighted the importance of soil, empowerment of farmers, and the role of initiatives like Krishi Sakhi and the School Soil Health Programme.
- Shri Giriraj Singh: Emphasized the significance of soil organic carbon, real-time data availability, and the role of Krishi Sakhi in promoting sustainable agriculture practices.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What were the objectives of the initiatives inaugurated by Union Ministers Arjun Munda and Giriraj Singh?
- a) To benefit urban communities
- b) To enhance soil health and empower farmers
- c) To promote industrial growth
- d) To encourage deforestation
- What is the significance of the School Soil Health Programme?
- a) It focuses on training adults in agricultural practices
- b) It aims to educate students and communities about soil health
- c) It promotes industrialization in rural areas
- d) It provides financial assistance to schools
- What is the role of Krishi Sakhi in the initiatives?
- a) To sell agricultural machinery
- b) To provide financial loans to farmers
- c) To promote sustainable agricultural practices and act as a bridge between farmers and government initiatives
- d) To organize cultural events in rural areas
- What feature has been introduced in the Central Fertilizer Quality Control and Training Institutes’ (CFQCTI’s) Portal?
- a) Online fertilizer purchasing option
- b) One Time Password (OTP) facility for sample collection and testing
- c) Live streaming of agricultural training sessions
- d) Food quality testing services