Consider the following statements regarding Mission Samriddh Gaon: 1. It promotes integrated farming systems by combining agriculture with allied activities such as livestock, fisheries and beekeeping. 2. Its pilot phase has been launched in Madhya Pradesh. 3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mission Samriddh Gaon:
1.It promotes integrated farming systems by combining agriculture with allied activities such as livestock, fisheries and beekeeping.
2.Its pilot phase has been launched in Madhya Pradesh.
3.It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Mission Samriddh Gaon promotes integrated farming by diversifying farm-based livelihoods through activities such as horticulture, livestock, fisheries, poultry and beekeeping. Its pilot phase has been launched in Madhya Pradesh. The nodal ministry is the Ministry of Rural Development, not the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

Source- HT

Post-Mains Strategy Session by Mr. Ayush Sinha | ForumIAS