Which of the following Institute's mission was of preserving the health and productivity of land resources in a sustainable manner, and to protect, rehabilitate, and regenerate all potentially cultivable lands?

Correct option is A

The Uttar Pradesh Bhumi Sudhar Nigam (UPBSN) was established to implement programs focused on preserving the health and productivity of land resources. Its mission is to protect, rehabilitate, and regenerate degraded lands to ensure sustainable agricultural practices and enhance the livelihoods of rural communities.

Key Objectives of UPBSN

1. Implementation of land reclamation projects, including sodic land reclamation.
2. Promotion of sustainable land management practices to enhance soil fertility.
3. Rehabilitation of degraded lands to bring them under cultivation.
4. Encouragement of water conservation and drainage management.
5. Integration of community participation in land improvement activities.
6. Support for research and innovation in soil health and land productivity.

Information Booster

1. UPBSN plays a vital role in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security in Uttar Pradesh.
2. Key initiative: World Bank-funded Sodic Land Reclamation Projects.
3. Focuses on capacity building for farmers through training and technology transfer.
4. Encourages afforestation and eco-friendly measures to combat land degradation.
5. Works in tandem with other rural development schemes for holistic progress.

Additional Knowledge

• Uttar Pradesh Rural Development Agency: Focuses on implementing rural welfare schemes like PMGSY but not land productivity.
• Uttar Pradesh Grameen Road Agency: Primarily oversees rural road construction under PMGSY.
• None of these: Incorrect, as UPBSN is specifically aimed at land and soil health.
• UPBSN’s work contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land).