NCERT Question 2 (iii)

Enlist the various institutional reform programmes introduced by the government in the interest of farmers.

 

Answer:

To improve agriculture and support farmers, the Indian government has introduced several institutional reforms:

  1. Land Reforms – Redistribution of land to small farmers.
  2. Minimum Support Price (MSP) – Ensures fair prices for crops.
  3. Subsidies on fertilizers, seeds, and irrigation – Helps reduce farming costs.
  4. Crop Insurance (PMFBY) – Protects farmers from crop loss due to natural disasters.
  5. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) – Provides easy and low-interest loans to farmers.
  6. Digital Agriculture Initiatives – Use of technology to assist farmers.
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