Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the “Strategy for pulses cultivation in kharif 20201”?
A. All the high yielding varieties (HYVs) of seeds that are available either with the Central Seed Agencies or in the States will be distributed free of cost to increase area through intercropping and sole crop.
B. The Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARIs) and Krishi Vigyan Kendras will be roped in for effective implementation and training to the farmers.
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has formulated a special Kharif strategy for implementation in the ensuing Kharif 2021 season with an aim to attain self-sufficiency in the production of pulses. Under the strategy, utilising all the high yielding varieties (HYVs) of seeds that are available either with the Central Seed Agencies or in the States will be distributed free of costto increase area throughintercropping and sole crop. The Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARIs) and Krishi Vigyan Kendras will also be roped in for effective implementation and training to the farmers.
