In which year 'Mukhyamantri Beej Swavalamban Yojana' was launched in Rajasthan?

Correct option is B

Ans. (b)

Sol.
The correct answer is (b) In 2018-19. The Mukhyamantri Beej Swavalamban Yojana was launched in 2018-19 in Rajasthan. The scheme was initially started as a pilot project in select agriculture blocks in 2015-16, and its success led to the expansion of the scheme across all agricultural blocks in the state from 2018-19. The scheme is aimed at promoting self-reliance in seed production among farmers, particularly small and marginal farmers, by offering subsidies and free mini kits to enhance their agricultural productivity.

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1. The scheme provides up to 50% subsidy for seed purchase to help small and marginal farmers.

2. It also offers free mini kits to BPL (Below Poverty Line) farmers, encouraging them to produce their own seeds.

3. In addition to seed production, the scheme focuses on the economic upliftment of farmers by reducing the dependency on external seed suppliers.

4. Farmer groups (30-50 farmers per group) are formed for collaborative seed production, ensuring both quality and quantity.

5. The scheme covers a variety of crops, such as Kharif and Rabi crops, and has expanded to cover all agricultural blocks across the state from 2018-19.