Agri Current Govt Schemes & Statistics (PDF)

IBPS-AFO 2025 agroacademy.in GENERAL AGRICULTURE Pedon Master Notes by Agroacademy AGRICULTURE CURRENT + GOVT. SCHEMES 9766033953 www.agroacademy.in @agrivimal  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy....

IBPS-AFO 2025 agroacademy.in GENERAL AGRICULTURE Pedon Master Notes by Agroacademy AGRICULTURE CURRENT + GOVT. SCHEMES 9766033953 www.agroacademy.in @agrivimal  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in AGRICULTURAL SCHEMES IN NEWS /agroacademylive FERTILISERS SECTOR IN INDIA Why in the news? Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a unique package of innovative schemes for farmers with a total outlay of Rs.3.70 Lakh crore Key highlights of approved schemes Introduction of sulphur-coated Urea (Urea Gold) PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother – Earth (PM-PRANAM), announced in Budget 2023-24, to incentivize States/ UTs to promote alternate fertilizers and balanced use of chemical fertilizers. Market Development Assistance (MDA) for promoting Organic Fertilizers from GOBAR-Dhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources- Dhan) Plants. GOBAR-Dhan was launched in 2018 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) (SMB-G) to positively impact village cleanliness and generate wealth and energy from cattle and organic waste. India is a 3rd largest producer in the word and second largest fertilizer consumer in the world after china MINOR IRRIGATION Why in the news? Ministry of Jal Shakti recently released the sixth Census Report on Minor Irrigation Schemes. (The First census was conducted with the reference year 1986-87 with the report published in 1993.) About Minor Irrigation (MI) Classification: Irrigation Projects in India are classified into three categories, viz. Major, /agroacademylive Medium, and Minor Irrigation. Major Irrigation Projects: Cultivable Command Area (CCA) of more than 10,000 hectares. Cultivable Command Area (CCA) is an area that can be physically irrigated from a scheme and is fit for cultivation Medium Irrigation projects: CCA of less than 10,000 hectares but more than 2,000 hectares. Minor Irrigation Projects: CCA of 2,000 hectares or less. 1  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Uttar Pradesh possesses the largest number of Minor irrigation schemes in the country, followed by Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Dug wells have the highest share in MI schemes followed by shallow tube wells, medium tube wells and deep tube wells /agroacademylive FOOD STORAGE IN INDIA Why in the news? The Union Cabinet approved the constitution and empowerment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the facilitation of the “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector” The Ministry of Cooperation would implement a pilot project in at least 10 selected districts of different States. Aim: Strengthening food security, reducing wastage, and empowering farmers by creating godowns and agricultural infrastructure at the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) level. NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (NABARD) Why in the news? The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has successfully raised INR 1,041 crore through its five-year social impact bond. About NABARD It came into existence on the recommendation of B. Sivaraman committee in 1982 by the NABARD Act, 1981 Ministry: Administered by the Ministry of Finance. Ownership: Wholly owned by the Government of India. Vision: Development Bank of the nation for fostering rural prosperity. Mission: Promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development through participative financial and non-financial interventions SELF HELP GROUPS (SHGS) /agroacademylive Why in the news? Recently, the Government announced that skill development training will cover two crore women under the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme, which aims to encourage them to start micro-enterprises. 2  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in About the Lakhpati Didi Scheme Launched in 2023 by the Ministry of Rural Development. Objective: Enable rural SHG women to earn at least Rs.1 lakh per annum. Approach: It is based on a women-led development approach. /agroacademylive Activities Covered: Women would be trained in skills like plumbing, LED bulb making, and operating and repairing drones, among others About Self Help Group (SHG) SHG is a village-based financial intermediary committee usually composed of 10-20 local women. It is voluntary in nature. India has around 1.2 crore SHGs, 88% of them all women-based. SHG success stories include Kudumbashree in Kerala, Jeevika in Bihar, Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal in Maharashtra, and Looms of Ladakh. Group responsibility: In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an individual member takes. Major Initiatives to Promote SHG DAY - NRLM Scheme Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) Centre Sector scheme for providing Drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) FIJI VIRUS Fiji Virus (Southern Rice Black-Streaked Dwarf Virus - SRBSDV): 1. The Fiji virus has caused stunted growth in some rice plants in Haryana and Punjab. 2. First detected in southern China in 2001, the virus affects both rice and maize crops. 3. Transmitted by the white-backed plant /agroacademylive hopper, a sap-sucking insect that attacks young plants. 4. The virus is specific to the phloem and does not spread through seeds or grains. 5. Symptoms: Infected plants appear dwarfed with weak, brownish roots. 3  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in TOP-5 RICE PRODUCING STATES IN INDIA TOP 5 RICE PRODUCING STATES IN INDIA /agroacademylive UTTAR PUNJAB PRADESH BIHAR WEST BENGAL ANDHRA PRADESH As per Final Estimates, the estimated production of major crops during 2022-23 Total Foodgrains – 3296.87 Lakh tonnes Rice Wheat Maize Pulses Oilseeds Sugarcane Cotton /agroacademylive Cotton 337 Rice 1358 Rice – 1357.55 Lakh tonnes. Wheat – 1105.54 Lakh tonnes. Maize – 380.85 Lakh tonnes. /agroacademylive Wheat 1106 Pulses – 260.58 Lakh tonnes. Oilseeds – 413.55 Lakh tonnes. Sugarcane – 4905.33 Lakh tonnes. Maize Sugarcane 381 Cotton – 336.60 Lakh bales (of 170 kg each) 4905 Pulses 261 Jute & Mesta – 93.92 Lakh bales (of 180 kg each) Oilseeds 414 4  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Total Geographical Area of the country- 329 million hectare (mha) Cropping Intensity of India is- Net sown area of the country- 139.4 mha (42.4% of total geographical area) /agroacademylive 143.6% Waste land area in the Gross sown area of the country- 200.2 million hectare country- 55.7 mha (16.96% to TGA) Net Irrigated area in India- 68.64 Mha (Source PIB) or 777.29 lakh hectare in the year 2020-21 According to National Sample Survey Office Cropping Intensity of India is- 143.6% (NSSO) Percentage of Share of GVA of agriculture and allied Rural Households sectors in total economy (%) at current prices Engaged in Agriculture is 18.3% (2022-23 (Source:PIB) is 58.3% in 2022-23. Livestock Population as per 20th Livestock Census: 536.76 M The share of agriculture in State with hishest total Gross Value Added Net irrigated area (GVA) is 15% FY23 (PIB) Uttar Pradesh (17.6 Mha) Total forest cover in India is- 80.9 million ha (24.62% of Total Area under Micro- geographical area) Irrigation in India 10.25 mha which is about 7.6% State with highest forest area in the to net sown area country is- Madhya Pradesh, followed by Arunachal Pradesh Total Area under Micro- Mizoram has the highest forest Irrigation in India 12.4 cover in terms of percentage of total mha which is about 7.6% geographical area. to net sown area (Drip irrigation (6 Mha) The total food grain production in India for the: 329.68 million tonnes Growth Rate of GVA in Agri and Allied sector at /agroacademylive Constant (3.3%) 2022-23 IBPS-AFO/FCI 2025 PEDON Master Notes + Test Series 5 Download the App: Agroacademy  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Important Events in Agriculture Year Event /agroacademylive 1880 Establishment of the Department of Agriculture Establishment of the Imperial Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) at Pusa, 1905 Bihar 1936 Relocation of IARI to New Delhi after the earthquake in Bihar, retaining the name Pusa 1912 Establishment of the Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore 1923 Establishment of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Bangalore 1929 Establishment of the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Establishment of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of 1958 India (NAFED) 1960 Establishment of the first Agricultural University in Pantnagar Establishment of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the National Dairy 1965 Development Board (NDDB) Green revolution in India due to the introduction of HYVP, use of fertilizers, 1965-67 construction of dams, and use of pesticides 1975 Establishment of the first Regional Rural Bank (RRB), Prathama Bank 1978 Establishment of the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI) Establishment of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 1982 (NABARD) 1984 Establishment of the National Horticulture Board (NHB) Establishment of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development 1986 Authority (APEDA) Establishment of the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management 1987 (MANAGE) 2004 Establishment of the National Commission on Farmers (NCF) /agroacademylive Facts About Millets Millets are hardy and resilient crops with low carbon and water footprints. They can withstand high temperatures, grow on poor soils with minimal external inputs, and are often referred to as "miracle grains" or "crops of the future." Pearl millet is the most heat- and drought-resistant cereal, In 2018, India celebrated the National Year of Millets Proso millet has the highest protein content (12.5%) among millets. Barnyard millet is the best source of crude fiber and iron. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets. 6  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in List of Crops Producing States in India 2024 List of Crops Producing States in India 2024 - Main Crops /agroacademylive Name of the main Producer of crops - State Wise Crop Production in India 2024 crops in India Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Rice West Bengal Uttar Pradesh Punjab wheat Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Punjab Jowar Maharashtra Karnataka Tamil Nadu Bajra Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Maize Karnataka Madhya Pradesh Bihar Ragi Karnataka Tamil Nadu Uttarakhand Small millets Uttarakhand Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Barley Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Tur dal Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Karnataka Gram Madhya Pradesh Karnataka Rajasthan Urud Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Tamilnadu Moong Rajasthan Andhra Pradesh Tamilnadu Other pulses Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Pulses Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Maharashtra Groundnut Gujarat Rajasthan Tamilnadu Castor seed Gujarat Rajasthan Andhra Pradesh Sesame West Bengal Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Sunflower Karnataka Haryana Andhra Pradesh Sugarcane Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra Karnataka Cotton Gujarat Maharashtra Telangana /agroacademylive Jute West Bengal Bihar Assam Tea Assam West Bengal Tamilnadu Coffee Karnataka Kerala Tamilnadu Tobacco West Bengal Bihar Assam Foodgrains Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Punjab /agroacademylive 7  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Indias Position in the world India ranks 5th in the world in terms of meat production Per capita availability of eggs in India is- 101 eggs per annum /agroacademylive India ranks 3rd (1-China; 2- USA) in egg production and 8th in meat production in the world The per capita availability of milk is 459 grams per day in India India ranks as the second-largest producer of rice globally, with an impressive capacity of 125.038 million metric tonnes. IMPORTANT GOVT. SCHEMES IN NEWS 1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PM-KISAN) Quick facts Type: Central Sector Scheme Launched: 2019 Purpose: To supplement the financial needs of all landholding farmers’ families in procuring various inputs Beneficiaries: All the landholding farmers, subject to certain exclusions Benefits: ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments of ₹ 2,000 every four months Objective To provide income support to all land-holding eligible farmer families (families include husband, wife and minor children) Salient Features Land records mandatory: Benefit shall be paid to only those farmers’ families whose names are entered into the land records except for forest dwellers, North- eastern states and Jharkhand which has separate provisions for land records. /agroacademylive Identification of beneficiary farmers families: Responsibility of state/UT government. Self-registration Mechanism: Through mobile app, PM KISAN portal and walk-ins via Common Service Centers (CSC) Prevention of diversion of funds: Physical Verification Module (of 5% beneficiary every), Aadhar authentication and Income Tax payee verification. 8  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Kisan Credit Cards (KCC): To be given to All PM-KISAN beneficiaries to help such farmers get short-term loans for crop and animal/fish rearing at a maximum interest of 4% on timely repayment. Farmers' families /agroacademylive excluded All Former Former and Profes- All serving All Institu- Persons and present sionals or retired Pensioners tional who paid present legisla- like officers of whose tures/ Doctors, monthly Land Income holders of minister s govern- pension is holders Tax in last constitu- at three Engineers, ment or etc. PSE Rs.10,000/ assess- tional tiers of -or more ment year posts governance 2. Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme Quick facts Soil Health Cards (SHCs) Scheme introduced in the year 2014-15 The Soil Health Card scheme has been merged with the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) from the year 2022-23. According to the National Productivity Council (NPC), the Soil Health Card scheme has led to a decline of 8-10% in the use of chemical fertilizers and also raised productivity by 5-6%. Launch Date: 19 February 2015 (Under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare (MoA&FW) /agroacademylive Implementing Agency: Department of Agriculture of All-State & UTs What is a Soil Health Card? SHC is a printed report that a farmer will be handed over for each of his holdings. It will contain the status of his soil with respect to 12 parameters, namely N, P, and K (Macro-nutrients); S (Secondary nutrient); Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo (Micro-nutrients); and pH, EC, OC (Physical parameters). Based on this, the SHC will also indicate fertilizer recommendations & soil amendment required for the farm. 9  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 3. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) Quick facts /agroacademylive The Union Cabinet restored an Interest Subvention of 1.5% on short-term agriculture loans for all financial institutions. This subvention applies to Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Banks, Small Finance Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Cooperative Banks, and PACS for 2022-23 to 2024-25, on loans up to Rs 3 lakh for farmers. Interest Subvention: A reduction of interest on loans, lowering the amount a borrower has to pay. Banks provide short-term loans for agriculture and allied activities at 7% interest per annum. Farmers who repay loans before the due date get an additional 3% subvention, lowering their effective interest rate to 4%. The scheme is 100% funded by the central government. Nodal agencies: NABARD and RBI. 4. Jute Mark India (JMI) Logo Why in News Provides a common identity and guarantee of origin and quality for traditional jute items. Symbolizes high-quality craftsmanship, helping jute products stand out and attract customers. Aims to boost both domestic sales and exports of Indian jute products. Facts About Jute Known as the "golden fibre", widely used in textiles. Grows well in tropical lowland areas with 60-90% humidity. Rain-fed crop requiring minimal fertilizers or pesticides. India is the largest producer of raw jute and jute goods. Mainly cultivated in the eastern region of India. Jute fibres are made of cellulose and lignin. /agroacademylive Requires flat alluvial soil and standing water. Grows best in the warm, wet monsoon climate. IBPS-AFO/FCI 2025 PEDON Master Notes + Test Series 10 Download the App: Agroacademy  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 5. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) Why in News /agroacademylive Government has been promoting organic farming in the country since 2015-16 through the schemes of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) Quick facts Farmers receive Rs 50,000/ha of financial assistance over 3 years for organic farming. Under the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER), assistance of Rs 46,575/ha for 3 years is provided for creating FPOs, supporting organic inputs, seeds, training, and certification. Since 2015-16, 11.85 lakh ha has been converted to organic farming through PKVY. The government aims to bring an additional 6 lakh ha under organic farming by 2025- 26. Part of the Soil Health Management (SHM) under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Promotes organic farming through a cluster-based approach and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification. Produces pesticide-free crops, improving consumer health. 6. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana (PDDUUKSY) Quick Facts Launched in 2016, aimed at developing skilled individuals in organic farming, natural farming, and a cow-based economy for environmental sustainability and soil health. Executed by the Education division of ICAR. Started with 100 centres, conducting 108 training programmes to raise awareness among farmers. Scheme Objectives: Train individuals at the village level to promote organic farming and sustainable agriculture. Provide technical guidance in organic farming, natural farming, rural economy, and /agroacademylive sustainable agriculture. Farmer Selection Criteria: Farmers are selected based on their interest in organic farming, natural farming, or the cow-based economy. Preference is given to those already engaged in these practices. Selection ensures equal representation of all communities without gender discrimination. 11  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 7. National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Why in News /agroacademylive “One Nation One Market for Agricultural produce” National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14, 2016, e-NAM is completely funded by the Central Governmentand is implemented by Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC), under the aegis of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Scheme Objectives: Integrate markets at the state level and eventually nationwide through a common online platform to enable pan-India trade in agricultural commodities. Streamline marketing and transaction procedures to ensure uniformity across all markets, enhancing efficiency. Provide farmers with better marketing opportunities by offering online access to more buyers, real-time price discovery, and transparent auctions. Establish quality assaying systems to ensure informed bidding and quality assurance. Promote stable prices and ensure the availability of quality produce for consumers. Beneficiaries & Benefits of the Scheme Beneficiaries: Farmers, mandis, traders, buyers, FPOs, processors, and exporters. Benefits: Transparent online trading with improved market access. Real-time price discovery for better and stable prices for producers. Reduced transaction costs for buyers. Commodity price information available via e-NAM mobile app and SMS alerts. Quality certification of products. Efficient supply chain and warehouse-based sales. Online payments directly to farmers' bank accounts. Achievements /agroacademylive As on March 16, 2023, 1361 mandis of 23 States and 4 UTs have been integrated with e- NAM platform. More than 1.75 crore Farmers & 2.43 Lakh traders have registered on e-NAM platform (as on March 31, 2023). /agroacademylive 12  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 8. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Recent Modifications: Expanded Eligibility: Now includes State Agencies/APMCs, National & State /agroacademylive Federations of Cooperatives, FPOs, and SHGs as beneficiaries. Interest Subvention for APMCs: Loans up to Rs. 2 crores for infrastructure projects like cold storage, sorting, grading, etc. Authority for Changes: Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare can make adjustments to the scheme. Extended Support Duration: Financial support extended from 4 to 6 years (up to 2025-26) and overall scheme duration extended from 10 to 13 years (up to 2032-33). Purpose: Medium to long-term debt financing for post-harvest management and community farming assets. Utilizes interest subvention and credit guarantee mechanisms. Key Features: Loan Provision: Rs. 1 Lakh Crore loans with 3% interest subvention per annum and credit guarantee up to Rs. 2 Crores. Eligible Beneficiaries: Farmers, cooperative societies, FPOs, agri-entrepreneurs, start-ups, and PPP projects. Interest Subvention: 3% per annum on loans up to Rs. 2 crores for a maximum of seven years. Credit Guarantee: Coverage for loans up to Rs. 2 crores under CGTMSE, with fees covered by the government. 9. PM KUSUM The Government launched PM-KUSUM scheme in March, 2019, which has been scaled- up in January 2024 with the objective to provide energy and water security to farmers, enhance their income, de-dieselize the farm sector, and reduce environmental pollution. Key Components: /agroacademylive Component-A: Farmers can set up solar or other renewable energy power plants on their land with capacities up to 2 MW. AFO(Mains) 2024 Component B: Farmers can install stand-alone solar-powered pumps for irrigation. Installation of 20 lakh solar-powered agriculture pumps. Component-C: Converting 15 lakh grid-connected agriculture pumps into solar-powered pumps. 13  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Objectives: Increase energy access in rural areas. Mitigate climate change. Create employment and empowerment opportunities. /agroacademylive Reduce emissions from agriculture. /agroacademylive /agroacademylive Download the Android App: Agroacademy IBPS-AFO/FCI 2025 PEDON Master Notes + Test Series 14 Download the App: Agroacademy  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 10. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) The RKVY was launched in 2007 to ensure the Innovation and Agri-entrepreneurship Development Program under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) aims to /agroacademylive promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the agriculture sector. It offers financial support and fosters an incubation ecosystem for startups in diverse fields such as agro-processing, artificial intelligence, digital agriculture, farm mechanization, waste management, dairy, and fisheries. Facts about RKVY The RKVY-RAFTAAR program is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a 60:40 funding split between the Government of India and states (except for northeastern/hilly states with a 90:10 split). Union Territories (UTs) receive 100% central funding. Key Objectives of RKVY: Agri-business Entrepreneurship: Encourages infrastructure development to support risk mitigation and boost agripreneurship. State Autonomy: Grants states the flexibility to develop plans suited to local agricultural needs. Farmer Income Growth: Enhances productivity and connects farmers to value chain models to improve their income. Risk Reduction: Supports income-generating activities like mushroom cultivation, integrated farming, and floriculture to reduce farmers' risks. Youth Empowerment: Focuses on skill development, fostering innovation, and promoting agri-business models among young people. 11. Minimum Support Price (MSP) Why in News Government has increased the MSP of Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2024-25, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce. The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for oilseeds and pulses viz. nigerseed (Rs.983/- per quintal) followed by sesamum (Rs.632/- per quintal) and tur/arhar (Rs.550/- per quintal). /agroacademylive Key Points: The minimum Support Price (MSP) is a minimum price for any crop that the government consider as remunerative for farmers and hence deserving of support. The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops based on the recommendations of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). It’s also a price that the government agency pays whenever they procure a particular crop 15  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in About CACP The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP since 1985, earlier named as Agricultural Prices Commission) came into existence in January 1965. Currently, the /agroacademylive Commission comprises a Chairman, a Member Secretary, one Member (Official) and two Members (NonOfficial) Minimum Support Prices for all Kharif crops for Marketing Season 2024-25 MSP Increase in Margin over MSP 2023- Crops MSP 2024-25 2024-25 over cost (%) 24 2023-24 Cereals Paddy (Common) 2300 50 2183 117 Paddy (Grade A) 2320 - 2203 117 Jowar (Hybrid) 3371 50 3180 191 Jowar (Maldandi) 3421 - 3225 196 Bajra 2625 77 2500 125 Ragi 4290 50 3846 444 Maize 2225 54 2090 135 Pulses Tur / Arhar 7550 59 7000 550 Moong 8682 50 8558 124 Crops covered: The MSPs are applicable to a range of crops, including 14 Kharif crops, 6 rabi crops, and 2 commercial crops. Additionally, a Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is set for sugarcane /agroacademylive Advantages of MSP Price support in case of distress sell Decision making – MSP Announce before showing Maintaining the buffer stock Act as an incentive for a farmer to produce the crop which is in short supply Benchmark for open market Running government welfare schemes like Garib Kalyan Yojana 16  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Agriculture Economics, Method of Calculation Cost Definition Consideration Suggested by Dr. Component (Present) M.S. Swaminathan /agroacademylive Cost A2 Costs the farmer pays out-of- Considered Consider pocket for inputs like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, hired labor, and machinery, or leased-in land. Cost A2 + FL Includes family labor imputed Considered Consider costs added to Cost A2. Cost C2 Comprehensive cost that Not considered Consider includes family labor, rent of owned land, and interest on owned capital. Dr. M.S. MSP should be set at 1.5 times 1.5(A2+FL) 1.5X(C2) proposed Swaminathan's the cost of production to currently used Suggestion ensure farmers' income. For: 1.5(A2+FL) (Current formula), and 1.5(C2) (suggested). Cost A1 = Value of hired human labor (HL), value of hired bullock labor (BL), value of owned bullock labor, value of owned machine labor (ML), hired machinery charges, value of seed (both farm produced and purchased), value of insecticides and pesticides, value of manure (owned and purchase) value of fertilizers, irrigation charges, depreciation on implements and farm building, land revenue, cesses and other taxes, and interest on working capital Cost A2 = Cost Al + Rent paid for leased-in land, Cost B1 = Cost Al + interest value of owned fixed capital assets (excluding land) Cost B2 = Cost B1 + Rental value of owned land (net of land revenue) and rent paid for leased-in land Cost C1 = Cost BI + imputed value of family labour Cost C2 = Cost B2+ Imputed value of family labor Modified Cost (C2M) = Cost C2+ marketing costs and transportation report /agroacademylive IBPS-AFO/FCI 2025 PEDON Master Notes + Test Series 17 Download the App: Agroacademy  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI 1. Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) /agroacademylive Why in the News? Shri Chandrakant Raghunath Paatil took over as the Union Minister for Jal Shakti National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) has decided that ABY should be taken up for continuation for another two years beyond 2025 i.e., till 2027. Quick Facts Purpose: To improve ground water management Type: Central Sector Scheme Funding: 50% through World Bank loan and remaining through budgetary support. Women empowerment: Mandatory participation of women Objective Ground water management through community participation in identified priority areas in seven States. Initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the scheme Standard Operating Procedures for data collection by the stakeholders, Modifications in MIS to make it more user-friendly, Regular reviews at various levels along with field visits by National Program Monitoring Unit (NPMU) officers etc. 2. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): Har Ghar Jal Why in the News? The JJM achieved the milestone of 13 Crore Rural Households Tap Connections Quick Facts Purpose: 'No one is left out', thus ensuring tap water supply to every rural home by 2024 Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme Focus on children: Piped water supply in schools, /agroacademylive anganwadi centres and ashramshalas Monitoring: Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) and JJM Dashboard have been put in place Sailnt Features Goal: The goal of Atal Jal is to demonstrate community-led sustainable ground water management which can be taken to scale. Coverage: Water stressed areas of 7 states (Refer to the Map). Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 18  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Incentives to States: States receive incentives under the scheme based on performance and achievements of predefined indicators. Grassroots level governance: Active participation of the communities. GramPanchayat wise Water Security Plans (WSPs) & their implementation /agroacademylive Key Achievements Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified UT Goa becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified State. Burhanpur District of Madhya Pradesh becomes the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified district. Andaman and Nicobar Islands becomes first ‘Swachh Sujal Pradesh’ INDIA’S WATER BUDGET Total geographical area = 328 m.ha. Average annual rainfall = 1190 mm In million hectare metre = 1190 x 328 = 392 M ha m Contribution from snowfall = 8 m.ha.m. Rainfall below 2.5 mm isn't included in water budgeting because it evaporates from the surface soil right away and doesn't add to surface or groundwater. On average, the country experiences 130 rainy days per year. Out of these, the rain on 75 days is considered effective. The remaining 55 days have very light and shallow rain that evaporates quickly without contributing to surface or groundwater recharge. Considering all these factors, it is estimated that out of 400 million hectare-meters of annual rainfall, 70 million hectare-meters are lost to the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration, about 115 million hectare-meters flow as surface runoff, and the remaining 215 million hectare-meters soak or infiltrate into the soil. CROP WATER REQUIREMENT Water requirement - is the water required by the plants for its survival, growth, development and to produce economic parts The crop water requirement includes all the following losses: /agroacademylive Transpiration loss through leaves (T): Water lost through the leaves of the plants. Evaporation loss through soil surface in the cropped area (E): Water evaporated from the soil surface. Water used by plants (WP) for metabolic activities: This is less than 1% of the total water absorbed by the plants. These three components (T, E, and WP) are collectively considered as ET (evapotranspiration) loss, which is taken as crop water use or crop water consumptive use. Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 19  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in KEY IRRIGATION STATISTICS FOR INDIA: Net irrigated area: 68.4 million hectares. Tube wells contribute 45% of this, followed by /agroacademylive canals and wells. Gross irrigated area: 96.46 million hectares. Net irrigated area as a percentage: 34% of the net sown area. 30% of the total cultivable area. State with the highest irrigated area: Punjab. States achieving 70% or more of ultimate irrigation potential: Tamil Nadu: 100%. Punjab: 84%. Rajasthan: 74%. Groundwater contribution: 60% of the net irrigated area. Canals: 16.18 million hectares (23.6%) Tanks: 1.72 million hectares (2.5%) Other wells: 11.35 million hectares (16.6%) Tube wells: 31.61 million hectares (46.2%) highest Other sources: 7.52 million hectares (11.0%) RIORITY SECTOR LENDING (PSL): RBI ensures that a certain portion of funding goes to certain sectors of the Education economy such as agriculture, MSME, MSME 2% 2.8% education, social infrastructure, etc 10.7% 10% Agriculture 18% 25.6% /agroacademylive Housing 14.2% 10% Export credit 45.6% 32% Renewable energy 1.1% 0.75% Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 20  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in DEENDAYAL ANTYODAYA YOJANA - NATIONAL RURAL LIVELIHOODS MISSION (DAY-NRLM) Why in News /agroacademylive 'Sangathan Se Samridhhi - Leaving no Rural Woman Behind' focuses on ensuring no rural woman is left out. About schemes Launch: June 3, 2011 (renamed in 2015), restructured from Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY). Aim: To promote self-employment and organize rural poor into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for sustainable livelihoods. Scope: One of the world’s largest poverty alleviation initiatives, supported by the World Bank. Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development. Coverage Focus: Ensure coverage of vulnerable groups: 50% SC/ST, 15% minorities, 3% persons with disabilities. Goal: 100% coverage of households with deprivation criteria (based on SECC). Funding Pattern: 60:40 for most states 90:10 for North Eastern States & Sikkim 100% for Union Territories Core Components: Social mobilization and strengthening community institutions for rural women. Financial inclusion. Sustainable livelihoods. Social inclusion, development, and access to entitlements. Financial Support: Revolving Fund (RF): ₹20,000-30,000 per Self Help Group (SHG). Community Investment Fund (CIF): Up to ₹2.5 lakh per SHG. /agroacademylive 20  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in MINISTRY OF FISHERIES & AH /agroacademylive Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) Why in the News? Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan launched on the occasion of completion of three successful years of implementation of PMMSY. The Indian government recently approved a Rs 6,000 crore sub-scheme under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with the objective of formalising the largely unorganised fisheries sector in the country. Quick Facts PMMSY Launch Date: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana or PMMSY Scheme launched in 2020, by the Department of Fisheries; (MoFAH&D) to bring about ecologically healthy, economically viable, and socially inclusive development of the fisheries sector of India. Purpose: Bring Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India. Type: Both Central Sector Scheme and Centrally Sponsored Scheme Approach: To the extent possible, ‘cluster or area-based approaches’ to be adopted Tenure: FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 Objective Harnessing of fisheries potential fishery sector Enhancing fish production and productivity Build robust fisheries management and regulatory framework Doubling fishers and fish farmers’ incomes and generation of employment Modernizing value chain, post-harvest management and quality improvement AIM Aims of PMMSY Enhanced fish production of 22 million metric tons. Increase of contribution of Gross Value Added (GVA) of fisheries sector to agriculture GVA to 9%. Double export earnings to about Rs. 1 lakh crore. Reduction of post-harvest losses to about 10% (currently 25%) Doubling of incomes of fishers and fish farmer /agroacademylive Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 22  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Statistics of Fisheries /agroacademylive The top major inland capture fish-producing countries are India> China> Bangladesh India is the third largest fish producing country in the world, after China and Indonesia Top Marin culture fish producing country = China at Top, India Rank 6th Top Capture fisheries (Marin +Inland) China Top, India 4th The Top Exporter is China India Rank 5th Fish production of 175.45 lakh tons in FY 2022-23 National GVA = 1.09% (Almost 1.1%) Agriculture GVA = 6.72% (2022-23) State with highest Marin Production = Gujrat> Tamil Nadu> Andhra India is the 3rd Largest Fish Producing (8% global share) and 2nd Largest aquaculture- producing nation in the world National Fish Farming Day 10 July NFFD is celebrated to honor the contribution of Professor Dr.Hiralal Chaudhary and Dr. K.H Alikunhi World Fishery Day – 21 November World Tuna Day was celebrated for first time on 2 May 2017. Coastline Area – 8118 Km Exclusive Economic Zone – 2.02 million sq. km Lowest Ground water brackish water: Karnataka World Fish Centre headquarter located at- Penang, Malaysia On an average fish has 15-20% protein but Tuna fish has 25% (Highest) protein 150g of fish can provide about 50-60 percent of an adult's daily protein requirement The process of releasing the eggs and sperm, and the act of both sexes is called spawning. /agroacademylive Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 23  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) /agroacademylive Why in the News? An MoU has been signed between CSC-SPV and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare to convert FPOs registered under ‘Formation & Promotion of 10,000 FPOs scheme’ into Common Services Centres (CSCs) and help them to deliver citizen-centric services. Quick Facts Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) Implementing Agencies SFAC (Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium) - will form and promote those FPOs to be incorporated under Part IX A of Companies Act NCDC (National Cooperative Development Corporation) will promote those FPOs to be registered under any Cooperative Societies Act of the States NABARD will form and promote FPOs under both above cases States/UTs may create own implementing agency Aim Providing supportive ecosystem to form new 10,000 FPOs in 5 years (2019-20 to 2023-24) Objective To provide holistic and broad based supportive ecosystem to form new 10,000 FPOs To enhance productivity through efficient, cost-effective and sustainable resource use and realize higher returns through better liquidity and market linkages To provide handholding and support to new FPOs up to 5 years from year of creation in all aspects To provide capacity building to FPOs to develop agriculture entrepreneurship skills to become economically viable and self-sustaining beyond period of support from government Eligibility for FPOs Plains - minimum farmer-members' size of 300 (100 in case of hilly areas) Min 50% shareholders should be small, marginal and landless tenant farmers as per the Agriculture Census Max shareholding by one member shall not be more than 10% of FPO equity Minimum 1 woman member in the Board of Directors and Governing Body Total Budget ₹6865 crore /agroacademylive Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 24  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme Why in the News? /agroacademylive The ministry has launched a web portal for faster bank settlements of interest subvention claims under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. The portal has been developed jointly by Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and NABARD. Investments worth ₹72,000 crore have been mobilised with ₹43,000 crore already sanctioned under AIF. Krishi Katha, a blogsite meant to serve as a digital platform to showcase the voice of the Indian farmers, dedicated to amplifying the experiences, insights and success stories of farmers across the country. Quick Facts Other Name: National Agricultural Infra Financing Facility Launch year: 2020 Tenure: Till 2032-33 ( 13 years) Total Budget: ₹1 Lakh Crore Aim To provide medium-long term debt-financing facility for investment in viable projects, for post-harvest management Infrastructure and community farming asset Beneficiaries Farmers, Agri-entrepreneurs, Start-ups Central/State agency or Local Body sponsored PPP Projects State agencies and Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) Marketing Cooperative Societies, Self Help Groups, Joint Liability Groups, Multipurpose Cooperative Societies Key Features Need based refinance support by NABARD to all eligible lending entities (if required) Credit guarantee coverage for eligible borrowers Under Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small /agroacademylive Enterprises (CGTMSE) scheme Interest subvention for a loan upto ₹2 crore in one location is eligible Multiple projects in one location are also eligible with an overall cap of ₹2 crore In case, one eligible entity puts up projects in different locations then all such projects will be eligible for loan upto ₹2 crore 24% of total grants - in - aid should be utilized for SC/ST entrepreneurs (16% for SC and 8% for ST) Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 25  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE /agroacademylive Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Why in the News? The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is being implemented successfully across the country since 2016 Budget Allocation 2023-24 - 13,625 Crore (10% increase) Recently introduced Weather Information and Network Data Systems (WINDS) and Yield Estimation System based on Technology (YES-Tech) Collection of Real-Time Observations, and Photographs of Crops (CROPIC) are some of the key steps taken under the scheme to bring in more efficiency and transparency PMFBY is currently the largest crop insurance scheme in the world in terms of farmer enrolments, 5.5 crore applications every year, and the third largest in terms of premiums received. The government had also organized a nationwide Doorstep Crop Insurance Policy/receipt Distribution ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’. Hard copies of crop insurance policy receipts are distributed to farmers enrolled under PMFBY through special camps at gram Panchayat/village level Aim To provide a comprehensive insurance cover against failure of the crop thus helping in stabilizing the income of the farmers Share 50:50 by Centre & State 90:10 for North Eastern Region Premium Rates Maximum Premium Rate Season Crop Payable by the Farmer (%) Rabi All Cereals, Millets, Pulses & Oilseed Crops 1.5% /agroacademylive Kharif All Cereals, Millets, Pulses & Oilseed Crops 2% Kharif & Annual Commercial/Horticulture Crop and 5% Rabi Perennial Horticulture Crops Risk Coverage AFO(Mains) 2024 Prevented Sowing/Germination Risk: Coverage for losses due to insufficient rainfall or adverse weather (up to 25% of the insured amount). Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 26  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in Postharvest Losses: Coverage available for up to 14 days after harvest. Standing Crop Loss: Protection against yield loss from floods, pests, diseases, lightning, landslides, or fire caused by natural events. Localized Calamities: Coverage for localized risks like hailstorms, landslides, cloudbursts, /agroacademylive and fires due to lightning. Add-on for Wild Animal Damage: States can offer additional coverage for crop loss caused by wild animal attacks. Crop Coverage Oil seed crop Food crop Annual commercial and horticulture crop PMFBY 2.0 In order to ensure a more efficient & effective implementation of the scheme, the central government Revamped PMFBY in the 2020 Kharif season. Q1) In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Q4) What is the fund distribution ratio between Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched? the central and state governments under Options: PMFBY? A) 2005 Options: B) 2016 A) 60:40 C) 2015 B) 80:20 D) 2020 C) 50:50 Correct Answer: B) 2016 D) 100:00 E) 70:30 Q2) Which of the following types of loss is NOT Correct Answer: A) 60:40 covered under PMFBY? Options: Q5) The Beed Model of crop insurance is A) Natural Fire and Lightning associated with which of the following states? B) Storm, Hailstorm Options: C) Flood, Landslides A) Andhra Pradesh D) Destroyed by domestic and/or wild animals B) Telangana E) Drought, Dry spells C) Maharashtra Correct Answer: D) Destroyed by domestic D) Madhya Pradesh and/or wild animals Correct Answer: C) Maharashtra Q3) What is the maximum insurance charge payable by a farmer under PMFBY for Rabi crops? Options: A) 1% /agroacademylive B) 1.5% C) 2.5% D) 3% E) 5% Correct Answer: B) 1.5% Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 27  Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) Why in the News? The MISHTI programme was mentioned in the events of World Environment Day 2024. World Environment Day 2024 focuses on land restoration, halting desertification and building drought resilience under the theme “Our land. Our future. We are /agroacademylive #GenerationRestoration.” Quick Facts (MISHTI) Yojana Launch 5th June 2023 - on World Environment Day Announced in Union Budget 2023-24 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Aim To promote and conserve mangroves as unique, natural eco- system having very high biological productivity and carbon sequestration potential, besides working as a bio shield Objective Sharing of best practices on Plantation techniques Conservation measures Management practices Key Features Facilitate mangrove plantation along coastline and on salt pan lands Envisages restoration/reforestation of Mangroves covering approximately 540 km2 spreading across 9 States and 3 Union Territories Resources for implementation of MISHTI are through convergence of other ongoing schemes/programmes of Central and State Governments MGNREGS, CAMPA Fund, and other sources /agroacademylive Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 28 Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in MINISTRY OF FINANCE Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Why in the News? Number of total subscribers under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have crossed the mark of 66 million. 52% of FY24 enrollments were women, and 70% of all subscribers since inception are aged 18 to 30. 12 states account for over 80% of total enrollments, with Uttar Pradesh leading at over 10 million, followed by Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), sponsored by Canara Bank, received a national award from PFRDA for its outstanding enrolment performance in APY. KVGB achieved the highest enrollment rate among all banks in South India, with an average of 137 accounts per branch, surpassing the PFRDA's target of 100 accounts per branch. Quick Facts /agroacademylive Launch: 2015 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Finance Implementing Agency: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Aim To create a universal social security system for all Indians, especially poor, under- privileged and workers in unorganised sector Eligibility Applicable to all citizen of India aged between 18-40 years Open to all savings bank account/ post office savings bank account holders From 1st October, 2022 - any citizen who is or has been an income-tax payer on date of making application, not eligible Key Features Replaced Swavalamban scheme Aadhaar number desirable (not mandatory) at time of enrolment, Aadhar details to be submitted in due course of time, if not submitted at time of enrolment, for benefits Multiple APY accounts are not permitted Guaranteed minimum monthly pension by Central Government to subscribers of ₹1000 or ₹2000 or ₹3000 or ₹4000 or ₹5000 after age of 60 years, based on contributions After subscriber's death, spouse of subscriber entitled to receive same pension amount After demise of both subscriber and spouse, nominee entitled to receive pension wealth, as accumulated till age 60 of subscriber Download PEDON Master Notes Visit www.agroacademy.in 29  Fasal Bima Yojana The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is being implemented successfully across the country since 2016. /agroacademylive The scheme is now the largest in the world in terms of farmer applications insured As per provisions of PMFBY guidelines, the premium share of the farmer is capped at 2% for Kharif crops, 1.5% for Rabi Crops and 5% for commercial/Horticultural crops AGMARK: AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce, assuring that they conform to a grade standard notified by Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI), Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under Agricultural Produce (Grading Marking) Act, 1937 These standards differentiate between quality and 2-3 grades are prescribed for each commodity Certifying agency: Directorate of Marketing and Inspection,Government of India Effective region: India Effective since: 1986 Product category: Agricultural products APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) Nodal agency to cordinate the efforrts on Agri-Export Zone Total number of Agri-Export zone in India: 60 Total number of MEGA Food park in India: 42 Field Details Abbreviation APEDA Predecessor Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC) Formation 1986 Type Government Agency Purpose Export promotion of agricultural and processed food products Headquarters New Delhi Chairman Shri Abhishek Dev Parent Organization Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India /agroacademylive 30  HERBICIDAL STATISTICS India's Share: 4% of global cropped area, 1.7% of world pesticide consumption. Global Pesticide Use in Agriculture: /agroacademylive Herbicides: 29.5% Fungicides & Bactericides: 12.9% Insecticides: 9.7% Others: 47.9% Pesticide Use in India: Insecticides > Fungicides > Herbicides. Consumption Breakdown: Insecticides: 35.5% Fungicides & Bactericides: 22.4% Herbicides: 10.9% Others: 31.2% Top Pesticide-Consuming Crops: Cotton: 66.7% (Highest) Pigeon Pea: 64.74% Jute: 53.27% Paddy: 48.62% Low in Maize: 25.01% The largest manufactured and consumed herbicide in India: 2,4-D India's Agricultural Stats: Milk Production: 236.35 million tonnes in 2023-24, with The per capita availability of milk is 459 grams per day in India during 2022-23 The contribution of livestock in total agriculture and allied sector Gross Value Added (GVA) has increased from 24.38 per cent (2014-15) to 30.19 per cent (2021-22). India ranks 2nd in Egg Production and 5th in meat production in the world. Egg Production: 138.38 billion Nos. in 2022-23, with per capita availability of 74 eggs. The per capita availability of egg is at 101 eggs per annum in 2022-23 Fish Production: 175.45 lakh tons in FY 2022-23, 3rd globally, with per capita availability of 9 kg. National Livestock Mission Focuses on employment generation, entrepreneurship development, and increasing per animal productivity. Aims to boost production of meat, goat milk, eggs, and wool. 50% Subsidy: Provided directly by the Central Government to individuals, SHGs, JLGs, FPOs, Section 8 companies, and FCOs to establish poultry farms, hatcheries, sheep and goat breeding farms, piggery farms, and feed/fodder units. /agroacademylive 31  Neem Coated Urea (NCU) Aims to regulate urea use, improve nitrogen availability, and reduce fertilizer costs. /agroacademylive NCU slows the release of nitrogen, improving efficiency. All domestically produced and imported urea is now neem coated, with expected savings of 10% in urea consumption, reducing cultivation costs and improving soil health. Sub Mission on Agroforestry: Launched in 2016-17 with the slogan "Har Med Par Ped" to increase farmer income and enhance climate resilience under the National Agricultural Policy. Interest Subvention for Farmers: Provides short-term crop loans up to ₹3 lakh at a reduced rate of 7% per annum. Farmers receive a 2% interest subvention, with an additional 3% for prompt repayment, reducing the effective interest rate to 4% per annum. The scheme also extends benefits for up to six months post-harvest for small and marginal farmers with Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to prevent distress sales of produce. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM): Central Sector pension scheme for unorganized sector workers, launched in 2019. Eligibility: Monthly income ≤ ₹15,000, age group 18-40 years, not covered by NPS or Employee’s State Insurance. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana: A pension scheme for small and marginal farmers aged 18-40, approved by the Union Cabinet. Provides a minimum fixed pension of ₹3,000/month starting at age 60. Voluntary and contributory, aiming to cover 5 crore beneficiaries in the first 3 years. Beneficiaries contribute ₹100/month on average (for a median entry age of 29). National Bamboo Mission (NBM): Launched in April 2018 with a ₹1,290 crore outlay to boost farm income through bamboo cultivation. Focuses on developing the bamboo value chain, linking growers to consumers. GST on bamboo furniture and flooring reduced to 12%. /agroacademylive 32  Important Days in Agriculture Important Day Date Important Day Date /agroacademylive World Wetland Day 2 February National Nutrition Week 1-7 September National Deworming Day 10 February World Coconut Day 2 September National Science Day 28 February World Ozone Day 16 September World Wildlife Day 3 March International Women's Day 8 March Antyodaya Diwas 25 September Water Resource Day 11 March World Coffee Day 1 October World Consumer Day 15 March 2nd Friday of World Egg Day World Forest Day 21 March October World Water Day 22 March National Women Farmers Day / International Day of 15 October World Meteorological Day 23 March Rural Women World Earth Day 22 April World Food Day 16 October Panchayati Raj Day 24 April Last Saturday of International Day of World Veterinary Day 17 October April Eradication of Poverty International Labour Day 1 May World Fish Day 21 November Greenery Day 4 May National Milk Day 26 November International Tea Day 21 May National Agriculture International Biodiversity Day 22 May 3 December Education Day World Milk Day 1 June Agriculture Women Day