What are the steps taken for modernization of agriculture?
In order to modernize the agricultural practices in vogue, the following actions have been taken by the Government: – • Identification of prototypes developed under ICAR Research Schemes, State Agricultural Universities, State Governments manufacturers and others. • Demonstration of newly developed equipment. • Human Resource Development, engaged in machinery use, repair and maintenance etc. • Financial assistance in the farm of subsidy to the farmers for the purchase of agricultural equipment. • Provision of institutional credit to the farmers for the purchase of agricultural implements & machines. • Fiscal measure in the form of reduction/exemption of agricultural implements & machines from levy of Central Excise Duty.
In order to modernize the agricultural practices in vogue, the following actions have been taken by the Government: – • Identification of prototypes developed under ICAR Research Schemes, State Agricultural Universities, State Governments manufacturers and others. • Demonstration of newly developed equipment. • Human Resource Development, engaged in machinery use, repair and maintenance etc. • Financial assistance in the farm of subsidy to the farmers for the purchase of agricultural equipment. • Provision of institutional credit to the farmers for the purchase of agricultural implements & machines. • Fiscal measure in the form of reduction/exemption of agricultural implements & machines from levy of Central Excise Duty.
