Why in the discussion?

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has given its approval for operational measures for Operation Greens. It is worth noting that in order to ensure the supply and availability of tomatoes, onions and potatoes without any fluctuations in the country throughout the year, the government has started the Operation Greens scheme at a cost of Rs 500 crore in the 2018-19 budget speech. Was announced.
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key points

  • On the basis of 'Operation Flood' in the budget of 2018-19, a new scheme 'Operation Greens' was announced with the expenditure of Rs.500 crores to promote farmers' production organizations, agricultural logistics, processing facilities and professional management. .
  • This plan has been prepared after continuous talks with all stakeholders. It has been decided to take steps to stabilize prices of tomatoes, onions and potatoes.
  • The objective of these measures is to ensure the reach of these vegetables throughout the country throughout the year for all the families.
  • In addition to taking special measures under this scheme, the framework of the grant has also been prepared which will increase production of these crops and maintain a value chain.

Measures taken by the ministry

( I) Short-term price stabilization measures

  • The NAFED head agency will be implementing the price stabilization measure.
  • The Ministry of Food Processing Industries will give 50 percent subsidy on the following two components-
  1. Transportation of potatoes, onion and tomato crops from production site to stores.       
    2.  
  2. Rental of proper storage facilities for tomato, onion and potato crops.

( II ) Long Term Integrated Value Chain Development Project 

  • The Capacity Generation Organization (FPO) and their centers have the capacity to build.
  • Quality production
  • Post harvest processing facility.
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Marketing / Consumption Center
  • E-platform creation and management for the demand and supply management of tomato, onion and potato crops.
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Grants-in-aid process

  • Grants-in-aid will be included in this system at 50 percent of eligible project cost in all areas, subject to a maximum of 50 crores per project.
  • However, in which case the PIA itself is FPO, grant assistance will be provided at 70% of eligible project cost in all areas, subject to this amount of Rs. 50 crores per project.
  • The eligible organizations include state agricultural and other marketing federations, farmers' productive organizations, cooperative organizations, companies, self-help groups, food processing contractors, logistics operators, service providers, supply chain operators, retail and wholesale chains and central and state government and their units / Organizations, who will participate in this program and be eligible for financial assistance.
  • Applicants who fulfill the eligibility conditions under this scheme can apply online at the Ministry's property portal (https://sampada.gov.in/), enclosing the entire paper.

Vagina

  • Bhangro is a water conservation technique. It is a Gujarati word which means 'straw'.
  • This technique is used in more salinity areas in the soil. Using this technique rain water is collected under the ground in the fields.
  • The use of this technique has reduced the salinity of the soil and has saved the supply of fresh water while saving the farmers from drought.
  • This system is fitted in the ground like this that the water from the ground goes through the first filter, where the litter, pebbles, etc. that come with water are filtered. After the filter, the water gets stored in the wells inside the ground.
  • If needed, the water can be used with the help of motorpump.

Baagin avni

Recently, Manbhakshi Baghini Avni was killed in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra. It is believed that this tigress had killed about 13-14 people in the last two years. Despite being the cannibal of this tigress, its killing is also being opposed.
  • Avani was officially known as T-1 and has two young men.
  • The responsibility of killing this tigress was given to Asghar Ali, the shooter.

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