The Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister launched several key initiatives to strengthen Assam’s agriculture and rural sectors.
Key Announcements
- Approval of ₹1,819 crore under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) to build 1,522 km of rural roads and 62 bridges.
- Launch of mobile applications ‘Krishi Sarathi’ (Agriculture Department) and ‘Rural One’ (Panchayat Department).
- Introduction of social audit module of the AWAS Plus app under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G).
- Signing of a tripartite MoU with PepsiCo and State Bank of India to support potato farmers under the Chief Minister’s Utkarsh Yojana.
- Release of ₹120 crore, including grants and community investment funds to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
Significance
- PMGSY enhances rural connectivity, improving market access for farmers.
- Strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations boosts collective bargaining power.
- Promotion of horticulture, drones and digital monitoring supports modern agriculture.
- Tea industry revival, with additional 40 million kilograms exported, strengthens Assam’s global presence.
- Land rights to tea garden workers promote social justice and rural stability.
These measures align with the goal of doubling farmers’ income and promoting self-reliant rural growth.
Exam Hook:
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, consider the following statements:
- It aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to rural areas.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- It focuses only on urban infrastructure development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
One-line wrap: The new initiatives mark a decisive step towards digitally empowered, well-connected and farmer-centric rural development in Assam.
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