Initiatives taken by the Government to promote Agricultural

The Government of India has introduced various schemes to promote agricultural growth of the nation. The initiatives taken by the Government include crop insurance programmes, on-farm water management, food processing and storage, animal husbandry and poultry development, soil and water conservation programs, research and extension work on crops and allied areas, integrated farming systems, liberalized seed production policies etc.

Government of India has formed various bodies to promote agricultural growth in the country. For the development of farmers, Government has introduced different schemes such as Kissan Credit Card (KCC), Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS).

Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers on the radio and television were introduced.

The government also announces minimum support price, remunerative and procurement prices for important crops to check the exploitation of farmers by speculators and middlemen.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has informed that to promote agriculture sector through Education, 63 State Agricultural Universities, 3 Central Agricultural Universities, 4 Deemed to be Universities and 4 Central Universities with agriculture faculty are working in the country.

ICAR has also informed that in order to promote agricultural education and attract students in agricultural education, various National/International scholarships are provided to students at different levels.