Question

give technological and institutional reforms in agriculture (initiative taken by government)​

Answer 1

Technological and Institutional Reforms. In spite of 2/3rds of the population engaged in agriculture, the development in this field is very slow. ... The government also needs to make some reforms to improve agriculture which is the major contributor to the GDP.

Answer 2

Technological and Institutional Reforms in Agriculture

• Insurance cover to farmers against damage to crops and
• Setting up of rural banks and cooperative societies to provide them loans on easy rates of interest.
• The government also started broadcasting radio and television programmes to educate farmers about new techniques of agriculture and give them prior warning about weather conditions.
• Also personal benefit schemes for farmers, like the Kisan Credit Card(KCC) and the Personal Accident Insurance Scheme(PAIS). Under the Land Ceiling Act by government no individual or family could own more than a certain quantum of land.