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Which Cabinet has approved the provision of Rs 367.19 crores for five years (2022-23 to 2026-27) for empowerment of women in agriculture?
A)
Odisha
B)
Bihar
C)
Gujarat
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Odisha


The Odisha Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday (27th Dec 2022) approved the provision of Rs 367.19 crores for five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27 for implementation of the State Sector Scheme “empowerment of women in agriculture-promotion of entrepreneurship for women SHG”.
 
“The scheme is introduced with an objective to double the mushroom production across the State through area expansion involving women beneficiaries/WSHGs and to make the state self-sufficient in the production of button mushroom and loose flowers”.
 
“The scheme will ensure sustainable income generation Of women beneficiaries/WSHGs & the state shall emerge as the net exporter of mushroom and high-value flowers over the mission period,” it added.
 
The state Cabinet has also approved the provision of Rs1142.24 crore for four years from 2022-23 to 2025-26 for implementation Of the State Sector Scheme- “Development of Potato, Vegetable and Spices” with the involvement of WSHGs and FPOs.
 
“The scheme is introduced with the objective to provide financial assistance to the farmers for the cultivation of Potato, Onions, Hybrid vegetables, and Spices in order to make the State self-sufficient in the production Of 5 vegetables (Potato, Onion, Tomato, Cauliflower & Cabbage) along With an increase in area and production under spices.”.

Source : The Print

Published On : December 30, 2022
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