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What is the primary focus area of the Purvodaya plan?
What financial support will the central government provide in the current financial year?
Which states are included in the Purvodaya plan for development?
What is one of the goals under the National Cooperation Policy?
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What kind of infrastructure will be supported in Andhra Pradesh according to the plan?
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Which aspect of rural development is emphasized for revival under the National Cooperation Policy?
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What role is NABARD expected to play in the implementation of the National Cooperation Policy?
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What is the new allocation for forming and promoting FPOs?
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Which industrial corridors are mentioned for resource support in Andhra Pradesh?
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Which fund has an allocation that remained unchanged from last year?
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Which organization may launch a new scheme to strengthen the supply chain for vegetables?
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What amount has been budgeted for the Fisheries and Aquaculture for Sustainable Development?
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What is the purpose of the new financial support for shrimp production and export?
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What initiative is associated with developing vegetable nurseries?
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What amount has been allocated for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund?
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Which of the following does not fall under the research and academic programmes for fisheries and aquaculture?
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In which states will the Jan Samarth based Kisan Credit Cards be enabled?
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What is NABARD's potential role in the issuance of Kisan Credit Cards?
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What initiative is the budget aiming to implement for women in the workforce?
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What is the total budget allocation for the Department of Agricultural Research and Education for FY 25?
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Which component has the highest share in the total allocation for agricultural research?
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What key focus is intended for transforming agriculture research?
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Which organization is mentioned as providing funding support for fisheries?
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What is the primary role of Industrial Training Institutes in the context of the budget announcement?
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What aspect of the budget allocation indicates a serious commitment to agricultural research?
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What is the purpose of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
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What needs more clarity regarding budgetary resources for fisheries funding?
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What is the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in agriculture expected to achieve in three years?
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What type of survey will be conducted using the Digital Public Infrastructure in agriculture?
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Which states have set up units for shrimp farming as mentioned in the context?
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What is one of the potential areas to assess for investment requirements?
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What aspect of financing does NABARD need to assess?
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What was the allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme?
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Which scheme has the highest allocation in the budget?
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How much was allocated to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for the upcoming budget?
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Which scheme is associated with the formation and promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations?
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What percentage change in budget is noted for the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for 2024-25?
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Which scheme received an allocation of ₹14600 crore in the budget?
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What is the total allocation for Economic Services in the budget?
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Which scheme had a budget estimate of ₹50 crore for the National Beekeeping Honey Mission?
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Which scheme is aimed at providing statutory and regulatory support to farmers' rights?
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What allocation was specifically mentioned for the Jal Jeevan Mission?
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Study Notes
Purvodaya Plan for Eastern Region Development
- Aimed at comprehensive development in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha.
- Infrastructure development is a primary focus area.
- Special resources allocated for Andhra Pradesh's infrastructure, including water, power, railways, and roads.
Financial Support and NABARD’s Role
- Central government to facilitate Rs. 15,000 crore in the current financial year, with additional funds in subsequent years.
- NABARD is encouraged to explore business opportunities and contribute to regional development.
Revamping Cooperative Structure
- National Cooperation Policy proposed for systematic growth of the cooperative sector.
- Goals include enhancing rural economy growth and employment generation.
- Emphasis on establishing agro-processing cooperatives by rural youth and reviving defunct PACs.
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Agricultural Infrastructure
- Allocation of Rs. 581.67 crore for the creation of 10,000 FPOs, increasing from previous year’s Rs. 450 crore.
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) allocation remains at Rs. 600 crore.
- NABARD may launch new initiatives to strengthen vegetable supply chains.
Shrimp Production and Export Initiatives
- Financial support for establishing Nucleus Breeding Centres for shrimp broodstocks.
- Budget includes Rs. 200.92 crore for Fisheries and Aquaculture, enhancing research and technology in the sector.
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund allocated Rs. 30 crore, up from previous years.
Digital Public Infrastructure for Agriculture
- Digital infrastructure to cover farmers and lands over three years, initiating with crop surveys in 400 districts.
- Target of accessing data on 6 crore farmers to aid in designing credit plans and new schemes.
Workforce Skilling Initiatives
- Women-specific skilling programs to increase female workforce participation.
- Plans to upgrade 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes to enhance market access for women SHG enterprises.
- NABARD to explore innovative schemes for skilling women in SHG enterprises.
Agriculture Research Transformation
- Comprehensive review of agriculture research aiming at productivity increase and climate-resilient varieties.
- Budget allocation for the Department of Agricultural Research and Education is Rs. 9,934.59 crore.
Major Scheme Allocations
- Agriculture Ministry's overall budget set at ₹1.52 lakh crore, up from ₹1.32 lakh crore.
- Key allocations include:
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme: ₹60,000 crore
- PM-Kisan: ₹75,000 crore
- Jal Jeevan Mission: ₹65,000 crore
NABARD's Central Role
- NABARD designated to implement and finance various rural and agricultural initiatives outlined in the budget.
- The focus lies on enhancing rural infrastructure, skilling, and supporting FPOs for the overall upliftment of agriculture and rural sectors.
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This quiz explores the Purvodaya plan aimed at the comprehensive development of the eastern region of India, including states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Focusing on infrastructure development, it also touches on resources allocated to Andhra Pradesh for essential facilities. Test your knowledge on this initiative and its impact on regional growth.