Question

Suggest the initiatives taken by the government to ensure the increase in agricultural production. [6 points at least]

Answer 1

Answer:

The various initiatives have been taken by the Govt of India to ensure increase in the agricultural production. They are: -

1. Collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and removal of zamindari system, etc. were given priority to bring about the institutional reforms in the country post independence.

2. Land reform was the prime focus of the 'First Five Year Plan'.

3. The Green Revolution was based on the use of package technology and White Revolution were some of the strategies initiated to improve the lot of Indian agriculture.

4. Minimum Support Price policy, provision for crop insurance, subsidy on agricultural inputs and resources such as power and fertilizers, Grameen Banks, Kissan Credit Card and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme are also some of the reforms brought about by the Indian Government.

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