Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Farm Mechanization?

A. A special dedicated scheme ‘Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)’ has been introduced by Government of India in 2014-15.

B. The scheme aims at making farm machines accessible and affordable for the small and marginal farmers (SMFs) through establishment of Custom Hiring Centers (CHCs), creating Hubs for hi-tech & high value farm equipment and Farm Machinery Banks.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

Government of India informed Parliament about the initiatives to Promote Farm Mechanization. A special dedicated scheme ‘Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)’ has been introduced by Government of India in 2014-15. The scheme aims at making farm machines accessible and affordable for the small and marginal farmers (SMFs) through establishment of Custom Hiring Centers(CHCs) , creating Hubs for hi-tech & high value farm equipment and Farm Machinery Banks.