Summary
Leaders say they need a ‘Team Agriculture’ to work together across the country.
Regular online meetings will be held each month to check progress.
The plan also includes protecting soil, using good seeds, and fighting fake fertilizers.
Key Points
4 points1
1,200 crore rupees (≈1 trillion) allocated for agricultural projects.
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Funds go to states like West Bengal, Haryana, and Karnataka.
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Monthly virtual reviews will involve ministers, scientists, and farmers.
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Campaigns will promote soil health and proper use of fertilizers.
New Words to Learn
12 wordscrore
ten million
rupee
India's currency
sanctioned
officially approved
agriculture
growing crops and raising animals
livelihood
how people make a living
soil health
the condition of the ground for growing plants
fertiliser
substances added to soil to help plants grow
Rabi
the winter growing season
Kharif
the summer growing season
minimum support price
the lowest price the government will pay farmers for certain crops
free trade agreement
a pact that lets countries trade goods more easily
cooperative federalism
different levels of government working together
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