UPSC Economics Indian Economy / भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था Question Bank Agriculture

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    When was the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) launched in India?

    A) Rabi Season (1999-2000)

    B) Kharif Season (1999-2000)

    C) Rabi Season (2007-2008)

    D) Kharif Season (2007-2008)

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The National Development Council (NDC) on 29th May, 2007 adopted a resolution to launch a Food Security Mission comprising rice, wheat and pulses to increase the production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons and pulses by 2 million tons by the end of the Eleventh Plan (2011-12). Accordingly, a centrally sponsored Scheme, 'National Food Security Mission?, had been launched from the rabi season 2007-08 to operationalize the above mentioned resolution.


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