GoI launches Kisan Credit Card scheme for Dairy Farmers

Published: June 2, 2020

On June 2, 2020, the Government of India launched Kisan Credit Card campaign to help dairy farmers. The Kisan Credit cards are to be provided to around 1.5 crore dairy farmers. Highlights Under the Scheme, the Government of India is to provide Kisan Credit Cards to farmers that are associated with milk producing companies. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • Cooperative Enterprise • COVID-19 • Dairy Sector • farmer welfare • Kisan Credit Card Scheme

New Scheme for Diary Sector: GoI subsidizes interest rates on working capital

Published: May 15, 2020

On May 14, 2020, the Government of India launched a new scheme for the diary sector. The scheme has introduced Interest Subvention on Working Capital to support Diary Cooperatives and FPO (Farmer Producer Organization). Key Features The scheme intends to modernize existing milk processing units. It will also enhance the milk processing capacity of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Cooperative Enterprise • Cooperatives • Dairy Industry • Dairy Processing • Farmer Producer Organisation • milk production • National Dairy Development Board

All India Agri Transport Call Centre Numbers launched

Published: April 15, 2020

On April 15, 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare launched All India Agri Transport Call Centre facility. The facility will avail inter-state movement of perishables. Highlights The Transport Call Centre will help in coordination between states. The traders, truck drivers, manufacturers that are facing difficulties in transporting perishables and other horticultural commodities shall ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Agriculture • Bharti Airtel • Cooperative Enterprise • farmer welfare • Goods Transportation • Horticulture • IFFCO • lock down

Government launches Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme

Published: November 15, 2018

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh launched Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme of National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). It isyouth-friendly scheme aimed at attracting youth to cooperative business ventures. Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme The scheme is linked to Rs 1000 crore ‘Cooperative Start-up and Innovation Fund ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018

Topics: Cooperative Enterprise • Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme • Cooperative Start-up and Innovation Fund • Ministry of Agriculture • National Cooperative Development Corporation

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