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What are the key benefits of watershed development projects as mentioned in the content?
What are the key benefits of watershed development projects as mentioned in the content?
They help in conservation of natural resources, improving groundwater levels, and enhancing crop production.
Which states were involved in KfW's SEWOH Phase I soil restoration program?
Which states were involved in KfW's SEWOH Phase I soil restoration program?
Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.
What was the financial release amount under KfW Soil Phase II?
What was the financial release amount under KfW Soil Phase II?
₹2.5 crore was released.
What does KfW's SEWOH stand for?
What does KfW's SEWOH stand for?
Which new states were added under Phase III of the KfW Soil Project?
Which new states were added under Phase III of the KfW Soil Project?
What was the amount released under KfW Soil Phase III in the year 2023-2024?
What was the amount released under KfW Soil Phase III in the year 2023-2024?
How did the KfW review mission assess the completion of the Soil projects during their visit?
How did the KfW review mission assess the completion of the Soil projects during their visit?
What institution conducted the impact evaluation study for the KfW Soil Phase II Programme?
What institution conducted the impact evaluation study for the KfW Soil Phase II Programme?
What was the primary aim of the Soil restoration programme under KfW?
What was the primary aim of the Soil restoration programme under KfW?
What total financial support was provided by KfW for Phase III in FY 2021-22?
What total financial support was provided by KfW for Phase III in FY 2021-22?
What is the significance of scientific warehousing in the context of increasing food grain production in the country?
What is the significance of scientific warehousing in the context of increasing food grain production in the country?
Why is a centralized database on the capacity of scientific warehouses and cold storage necessary?
Why is a centralized database on the capacity of scientific warehouses and cold storage necessary?
What role does NABARD play in addressing the operational constraints in agri-storage?
What role does NABARD play in addressing the operational constraints in agri-storage?
How does geotagging benefit the agri-storage infrastructure in the country?
How does geotagging benefit the agri-storage infrastructure in the country?
What are the broad objectives of developing IT-enabled services for farmers in relation to agri-storage?
What are the broad objectives of developing IT-enabled services for farmers in relation to agri-storage?
What specific project was financed to improve agri-storage in Haryana, and what is its relevance?
What specific project was financed to improve agri-storage in Haryana, and what is its relevance?
Discuss the connection between scientific warehousing and the procurement operations for food grains.
Discuss the connection between scientific warehousing and the procurement operations for food grains.
In what ways can a web-based Agri Storage information system improve the storage landscape in the country?
In what ways can a web-based Agri Storage information system improve the storage landscape in the country?
What was the total grant assistance sanctioned under the Farm Sector Promotion Fund (FSPF) during FY 2023-24?
What was the total grant assistance sanctioned under the Farm Sector Promotion Fund (FSPF) during FY 2023-24?
How many projects focused on the promotion of millet value chain were sanctioned during FY 2023-24?
How many projects focused on the promotion of millet value chain were sanctioned during FY 2023-24?
Which technologies were emphasized in the Hi-Tech Agriculture Projects sanctioned under FSPF?
Which technologies were emphasized in the Hi-Tech Agriculture Projects sanctioned under FSPF?
What percentage of the financial target was achieved by the FSPF in FY 2023-24?
What percentage of the financial target was achieved by the FSPF in FY 2023-24?
What kind of training and capacity building was provided to farmers under the millet initiatives?
What kind of training and capacity building was provided to farmers under the millet initiatives?
What is the primary purpose of the MS-Excel based water budgeting tool developed for watersheds?
What is the primary purpose of the MS-Excel based water budgeting tool developed for watersheds?
How many watersheds and states were involved in the water budgeting initiative?
How many watersheds and states were involved in the water budgeting initiative?
What significant change was observed in crop loan accounts as a result of the special study on credit flow?
What significant change was observed in crop loan accounts as a result of the special study on credit flow?
Which states demonstrated a significant increase in agricultural term loans according to the credit flow study?
Which states demonstrated a significant increase in agricultural term loans according to the credit flow study?
What was the overall increase in credit flow observed in the project villages covered by the study?
What was the overall increase in credit flow observed in the project villages covered by the study?
What role does the simple tool for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment serve in watershed projects?
What role does the simple tool for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment serve in watershed projects?
What does the significant five-fold increase in agriculture term loans signify in the context of watershed development?
What does the significant five-fold increase in agriculture term loans signify in the context of watershed development?
How is the water budgeting tool expected to impact water security in vulnerable areas?
How is the water budgeting tool expected to impact water security in vulnerable areas?
Why is the increase in credit flow to Self Help Groups important in the context of watershed projects?
Why is the increase in credit flow to Self Help Groups important in the context of watershed projects?
What is the expected benefit of the simple tool for climate risk mapping in watershed development?
What is the expected benefit of the simple tool for climate risk mapping in watershed development?
What is the primary objective of the Orchard Model mentioned in the text?
What is the primary objective of the Orchard Model mentioned in the text?
How many tribal families were covered by the projects sanctioned under the TDF as of March 31, 2024?
How many tribal families were covered by the projects sanctioned under the TDF as of March 31, 2024?
What environmental benefit do the planted trees from the Orchard Model provide annually?
What environmental benefit do the planted trees from the Orchard Model provide annually?
What amount was committed for the new projects sanctioned during the year 2023-24?
What amount was committed for the new projects sanctioned during the year 2023-24?
What is the significance of the Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments subscribed by NABARD?
What is the significance of the Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments subscribed by NABARD?
What specific area did the projects cover under the TDF?
What specific area did the projects cover under the TDF?
What type of activities are promoted for landless tribal families?
What type of activities are promoted for landless tribal families?
How many new projects were sanctioned during the financial year 2023-24?
How many new projects were sanctioned during the financial year 2023-24?
How much total funding was disbursed for both ongoing and new projects?
How much total funding was disbursed for both ongoing and new projects?
What is the role of Ekalavya Foundation in relation to the NABARD subscription?
What is the role of Ekalavya Foundation in relation to the NABARD subscription?
Study Notes
WIF Financed Projects
- Silos were financed for Haryana State Co-operative Supply and Marketing Federation (HAFED).
- A warehouse was constructed by UP State Warehouse Corporation in Uttar Pradesh.
- A cold storage project was implemented in Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC).
Geotagging of Agricultural Storage Infrastructure
- Geotagged agricultural storage infrastructures (ASI) are mapped using Google Maps.
- India's food grain production has consistently increased, achieving surplus status.
- Lack of a centralized database on storage capacity hampers assessment of surplus and deficit.
- NABARD initiated a web-based Agricultural Storage Information System for mapping, capacity utilization, and geospatial data.
Watershed Development and Community Support
- Watershed development projects improve resource conservation, cultivate wastelands, enhance groundwater levels, and boost rural livelihoods.
- KfW’s SEWOH program successfully implemented soil restoration in 123 watersheds across five states (Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh).
- Phase II of the KfW Soil program was completed in Kerala and Jharkhand with 43 projects.
- Phase III of the KfW project expanded to Bihar, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, with financial support of €4.5 million.
Credit Flow in Watershed Projects
- A special study on credit flow in 34 watershed projects highlighted:
- Doubling of crop loan accounts.
- Threefold increase in overall credit flow.
- Fivefold increase in agriculture term loans.
- Nearly doubled credit flow to Self Help Groups in project areas, especially in Tamil Nadu and other states.
Climate Change Adaptation Tools
- A simple MS-Excel based climate risk mapping tool was developed for watershed projects to enhance resilience.
- An orchard model provides tribal families with funding to develop orchards, improving water tables and reducing soil erosion.
- By March 2024, 985 projects under the Tribal Development Fund covered approximately 6.27 lakh families, with 2.92 crore trees planted.
NABARD Developments and Financial Support
- NABARD subscribed to 30 lakh Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments from Ekalavya Foundation for sustainable livelihoods for 100 tribal families in Telangana.
- Under the Farm Sector Promotion Fund (FSPF) for FY 2023-24:
- 139 projects received a grant of ₹24.41 crore.
- Focus on ICT/IOT projects, millet value chain, and applications of drone and AI technologies.
Millet and Hi-Tech Agriculture Initiatives
- 19 projects promoting millet value chain approved in various states, enhancing production and sustainability practices.
- 15 High-Tech Agriculture projects including IOT, AI, and Hydroponics were sanctioned, focusing on innovation in agricultural practices.
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This quiz explores various projects in agricultural infrastructure across India, highlighting financed initiatives like silos and warehouses, the role of geotagging in mapping agricultural storage, and the impact of watershed development programs. Understand how these efforts contribute to resource conservation and rural development.
