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PM-KISAN scheme’s first anniversary observed on February 24, 2020
The First anniversary of the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was recently observed on February 24, 2020. PM-KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. Under the Scheme an annual income ..
Budget 2020: 2.83 lakh Crore Rupees allocated to Agriculture and Rural Development
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman presented the Budget 2020-21 on February 1, 2020. The Minister has allocated Rs 2.83 lakh crore rupees for the agriculture and rural development sector. The Government aims to liberalize farm markets, remove distortions in livestock ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Uttar Pradesh Government launches Mukhya Mantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana
In order to provide financial assistance to the family of farmers who while working on the field die or become handicapped, the state government of Uttar Pradesh has recently launched Mukhya Mantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana which will be implemented ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Policy to Lease Agricultural Land by Uttarakhand Government
The state government of Uttarakhand recently released a notification that it has made a policy to lease agricultural land, becoming the first Indian state to implement such a policy. As per the policy, any institution, company or NGO can take ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Yoga Science Meet, Farmers Science Congress held at Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru
The Indian Science Congress was inaugurated by PM Modi on January 3, 2020. On the sidelines of the event, the Farmers Science Congress was conducted for the first time. The event also witnessed the Yoga Science Meet. Farmers Science Congress ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Farmer Suicide: Steep rise in Maharashtra; highest in 4 years
In November 2019, the number of farmer suicides increased to 300 cases in Maharashtra. The steep increase in farmer suicides though has crossed 300 several times, this is the highest since 2015. Highlights The farmer suicides in the state have ..