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What is the total number of projects sanctioned across all regions?
What is the total number of projects sanctioned across all regions?
Which region has the highest number of projects completed?
Which region has the highest number of projects completed?
What is the cumulative loan sanctioned for the Northern region in crore?
What is the cumulative loan sanctioned for the Northern region in crore?
What is the total number of projects completed in the Central region?
What is the total number of projects completed in the Central region?
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How much cumulative loan has been disbursed across all regions?
How much cumulative loan has been disbursed across all regions?
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In which region is the number of projects sanctioned equal to the number of projects completed?
In which region is the number of projects sanctioned equal to the number of projects completed?
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Which region has the lowest cumulative loan sanctioned?
Which region has the lowest cumulative loan sanctioned?
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What is the cumulative loan sanctioned for the Southern region?
What is the cumulative loan sanctioned for the Southern region?
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What is the potential carbon dioxide sequestration capacity of the trees planted in the orchard model per year?
What is the potential carbon dioxide sequestration capacity of the trees planted in the orchard model per year?
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What amount has been committed for new projects during the year 2023-24?
What amount has been committed for new projects during the year 2023-24?
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Which organization subscribed to the Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments for tribal development?
Which organization subscribed to the Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments for tribal development?
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How many tribal families are covered under the total projects sanctioned as of 31 March 2024?
How many tribal families are covered under the total projects sanctioned as of 31 March 2024?
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What was the total area covered by the projects sanctioned under the Tribal Development Fund?
What was the total area covered by the projects sanctioned under the Tribal Development Fund?
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What is the total area developed as part of the project?
What is the total area developed as part of the project?
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What is the sorting and grading capacity of the project?
What is the sorting and grading capacity of the project?
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What type of assistance did the parks created receive?
What type of assistance did the parks created receive?
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Which of the following entities is eligible for loans under the Food Processing Fund?
Which of the following entities is eligible for loans under the Food Processing Fund?
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What is the budgetary outlay approved for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme?
What is the budgetary outlay approved for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme?
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During which period is the PLI scheme budget spread?
During which period is the PLI scheme budget spread?
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What is the capacity of the cold storage facility mentioned?
What is the capacity of the cold storage facility mentioned?
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What is the primary function of the JIVA-MEL portal?
What is the primary function of the JIVA-MEL portal?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the types of parks eligible for loans under the Food Processing Fund?
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of parks eligible for loans under the Food Processing Fund?
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What is the hourly capacity of the IQF facility mentioned?
What is the hourly capacity of the IQF facility mentioned?
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How many states are involved in the upscaling of geospatial technology for watershed projects?
How many states are involved in the upscaling of geospatial technology for watershed projects?
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Which type of storage has a capacity of 11,350 MT?
Which type of storage has a capacity of 11,350 MT?
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What does the JIVA-MEL portal evaluate in relation to farmers?
What does the JIVA-MEL portal evaluate in relation to farmers?
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What technology is used in the watershed planning process to create detailed project reports?
What technology is used in the watershed planning process to create detailed project reports?
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In which states were the initial detailed project reports (DPRs) prepared using geospatial techniques?
In which states were the initial detailed project reports (DPRs) prepared using geospatial techniques?
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What is the main purpose of setting up Agro Processing Clusters (APC) in resource-rich states?
What is the main purpose of setting up Agro Processing Clusters (APC) in resource-rich states?
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What is NOT an intended benefit of using the JIVA-MEL portal?
What is NOT an intended benefit of using the JIVA-MEL portal?
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What specific fund was established by NABARD to address watershed development?
What specific fund was established by NABARD to address watershed development?
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Which organization is mentioned in relation to the digitalization of programs/projects?
Which organization is mentioned in relation to the digitalization of programs/projects?
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As of March 31, 2024, how many projects had NABARD sanctioned under the Watershed Development initiative?
As of March 31, 2024, how many projects had NABARD sanctioned under the Watershed Development initiative?
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What aspect of the JIVA projects is highlighted by the JIVA-MEL portal?
What aspect of the JIVA projects is highlighted by the JIVA-MEL portal?
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Which of the following is a consequence of using geospatial techniques in watershed projects?
Which of the following is a consequence of using geospatial techniques in watershed projects?
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Which of the following areas is NOT a major support focus of NABARD's farm sector development initiatives?
Which of the following areas is NOT a major support focus of NABARD's farm sector development initiatives?
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Which states are mentioned as implementing agencies for geospatial technology in watershed projects?
Which states are mentioned as implementing agencies for geospatial technology in watershed projects?
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What is the total area covered by the watershed projects sanctioned by NABARD as of March 31, 2024?
What is the total area covered by the watershed projects sanctioned by NABARD as of March 31, 2024?
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Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a type of project funded by NABARD?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a type of project funded by NABARD?
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How much cumulative amount had been disbursed by NABARD for watershed projects by March 31, 2024?
How much cumulative amount had been disbursed by NABARD for watershed projects by March 31, 2024?
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What is one of the programs launched as part of NABARD's farm sector development initiatives?
What is one of the programs launched as part of NABARD's farm sector development initiatives?
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Which year was the Watershed Development Fund (WDF) established by NABARD?
Which year was the Watershed Development Fund (WDF) established by NABARD?
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What is one key goal of the financing for Agro Processing Clusters (APC)?
What is one key goal of the financing for Agro Processing Clusters (APC)?
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Study Notes
Projects Sanctioned and Completed
- Total projects sanctioned: 4,462; completed: 3,361.
- Projects completed in various regions: Southern (1,780), Western (1,703), Northern (640), Central (811), Eastern (777), North Eastern (220), Multi State (226).
- Cumulative loan sanctioned across regions: ₹5,373 crore; disbursed: ₹5,098 crore.
- Significantly developed areas: 1,370.03 acres dedicated to food processing infrastructure.
Food Processing Infrastructure
- Capacity for pulping and aseptic packing: 39.05 MT/hour.
- Dry warehouse capacity: 252,200 MT.
- Cold storage: 97,610 MT; freezer capacity: 11,350 MT.
- Sorting and grading: 142.50 MT/hour; silo capacity: 58,500 MT; IQF: 9.50 MT/hour.
Milestones Achieved
- Loans extended to various eligible activities including Mega Food Parks and Agro Processing Clusters.
- Diverse borrowing entities include state governments and private partnerships.
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme approved for food processing with a budget of ₹10,900 crore over six years (FY 2021-22 to 2026-27).
- Opportunities for investment in food processing sector through designated food parks and agro processing clusters.
Developmental Functions
Farm Sector Development
- NABARD focuses on scalable models for various stakeholders in areas like watershed and tribal development.
- Watershed Development Fund established in 1999-2000; corpus increased annually, totaling ₹200 crore initially.
- 74 new watershed projects sanctioned covering 64,200 ha; ₹116.58 crore disbursed in 2023-24.
- Total of 3,747 projects sanctioned across 29 states as of March 2024, covering 27.09 lakh ha.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- JIVA-MEL portal developed for effective monitoring of funds and progress in projects.
- Geospatial technology enhancing watershed planning, with pilot DPRs in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Telangana.
- Scalability of geospatial techniques planned across seven states for improved project execution.
Tribal Development Initiatives
- Orchard Model promotes horticulture on one-acre plots, improving land productivity and reducing erosion.
- 985 projects sanctioned benefiting approximately 6.27 lakh tribal families, covering 5.84 lakh acres.
- Around 2.92 crore trees planted, with potential CO2 sequestration of 6.28 lakh tons annually.
Major Developments
- NABARD subscribed to 30 lakh Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments from Ekalavya Foundation for sustainable livelihood development in Telangana.
- Subscription financed through Tribal Development Fund.
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This quiz covers the details of projects sanctioned and completed in the food processing sector. It includes regional distributions of projects, loan disbursement amounts, and significant infrastructure capacities. Test your knowledge about the milestones achieved in food processing infrastructure.
