| What is the main goal of the Peri Metro Vegetable Cluster Development Programme? | to ensure continuous supply of fresh vegetables to the burgeoning urban markets | During 2011-2012, this sub-scheme was implemented at an expenditure of ` 879.05 lakhs to cover 2655 Ha at 50% subsidy. During 2012-13, it is proposed to implement this component in 2300 Ha at an outlay of ` 772 lakhs. 5.10. Peri Metro Vegetable Cluster Development Programme In order to ensure continuous supply of fresh vegetables to the burgeoning urban markets, it is absolutely necessary to create forward linkages from rural to urban areas. This will also ensure assured income to farmers in the rural areas adjoining the cities. Clusters of farmers will be formed to supply their produce to the society run by farmers at the District level. Private entrepreneurs will be engaged to collect, sort, grade and pack the produce at their location and supply the same to retail outlets in the city. This scheme will be implemented as a Public Private Partnership. | 284 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | Peri Metro Vegetable Cluster Development Programme In order to ensure continuous supply of fresh vegetables to the burgeoning urban markets, it is absolutely necessary to create forward linkages from rural to urban areas. | 5 | page=5,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme? | to mitigate the hardship caused to farmers on account of adverse weather conditions especially deficit and excess rainfall | The farmers are provided with 50% premium subsidy. During 2011-12, this scheme was implemented at an outlay of ` 950 lakhs to cover 24,000 acres. During 2012-13, it is proposed to implement this scheme at an outlay of ` 950 lakh to cover 24,000 acres. 5. Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) The objective of the scheme is to mitigate the hardship caused to farmers on account of adverse weather conditions especially deficit and excess rainfall. This is implemented on a pilot basis in selected districts of Tamil Nadu. For loanee farmers, there will be no National Agriculture Insurance Scheme in the districts where WBCIS is implemented. The non loanee farmers can opt either for National Agriculture Insurance Scheme or Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme. During 2011-12, this scheme was 77 78 | 330 | definition | 1.000 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) The objective of the scheme is to mitigate the hardship caused to farmers on account of adverse weather conditions especially deficit and excess rainfall. |
| What is Preface Horticulture? | the prime engine that provides relatively higher income, employment opportunity in rural areas besides providing nutritional security | HORTICULTURE 1. Preface Horticulture is the prime engine that provides relatively higher income, employment opportunity in rural areas besides providing nutritional security. The varied agro climatic zones of this State are well suited for cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops, medicinal, aromatic crops and other horticultural crops. | 40 | definition | 0.980 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | Preface Horticulture is the prime engine that provides relatively higher income, employment opportunity in rural areas besides providing nutritional security. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Tamil Nadu? | the largest producer of flowers in the country | The varied agro climatic zones of this State are well suited for cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops, medicinal, aromatic crops and other horticultural crops. Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of flowers in the country. Though the area under horticultural crops is less than one fifth of total cropped area, its share to total agricultural growth is significantly high. | 206 | definition | 0.980 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of flowers in the country. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is the income of farmers being increased in horticulture? | through efficiency improvement in the production, supply chain and market linkages of horticultural produce, using Information Technology. | 12. Ensuring higher income to farmers through efficiency improvement in the production, supply chain and market linkages of horticultural produce, using Information Technology. 13. Use of Information Technology tools in administration, information exchange, extension, marketing for speedy transfer of horticulture related information. 14. More thrust on horticulture based farming system in rainfed areas. 15. Capacity building for Department Personnel / Farmers/ Entrepreneurs. 16. Strengthening infrastructure facilities in the horticulture training institutes. 17. Promotion of horticulture as an integrated activity involving agriculture, animal husbandry, silviculture, apiculture, sericulture, fisheries in rural areas and encouraging terrace gardening in the cities. 18. Development of new gardens and eco-parks for promotion of tourism. 19. | 38 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | Ensuring higher income to farmers through efficiency improvement in the production, supply chain and market linkages of horticultural produce, using Information Technology. 13. |
| How will private entrepreneurs contribute to the Peri Metro Vegetable Cluster Development Programme? | collect, sort, grade and pack the produce at their location and supply the same to retail outlets in the city | During 2011-2012, this sub-scheme was implemented at an expenditure of ` 879.05 lakhs to cover 2655 Ha at 50% subsidy. During 2012-13, it is proposed to implement this component in 2300 Ha at an outlay of ` 772 lakhs. 5.10. Peri Metro Vegetable Cluster Development Programme In order to ensure continuous supply of fresh vegetables to the burgeoning urban markets, it is absolutely necessary to create forward linkages from rural to urban areas. This will also ensure assured income to farmers in the rural areas adjoining the cities. Clusters of farmers will be formed to supply their produce to the society run by farmers at the District level. Private entrepreneurs will be engaged to collect, sort, grade and pack the produce at their location and supply the same to retail outlets in the city. This scheme will be implemented as a Public Private Partnership. | 688 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | Private entrepreneurs will be engaged to collect, sort, grade and pack the produce at their location and supply the same to retail outlets in the city. |
| What action has been taken by the committee regarding the purchase of sugarcane harvesters in Tamil Nadu? | A Committee has been formed and the technical specifications were prepared to purchase sugarcane harvesters | In order to minimize the cost of cutting Sugarcane and also to overcome the difficulty in engaging cane cutting workers , the Government of Tamil Nadu has decided to purchase Sugarcane Harvesters for Co-operative & Public Sector Sugar Mills with their own resources and the administrative approval has been obtained from the Government. A Committee has been formed and the technical specifications were prepared to purchase sugarcane harvesters which are suitable for Tamil Nadu conditions. The proposal seeking assistance from Sugar Development Fund has been sent to Government of India. After availing the assistance, the Sugarcane Harvesters will be purchased subject to the financial viability of the mills. 85 86 | 337 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | In order to minimize the cost of cutting Sugarcane and also to overcome the difficulty in engaging cane cutting workers , the Government of Tamil Nadu has decided to purchase Sugarcane Harvesters for Co-operative & Public Sector Sugar Mills with their own resources and the administrative approval has been obtained from the Government. A Committee has been formed and the technical specifications were prepared to purchase sugarcane harvesters which are suitable for Tamil Nadu conditions. |
| What advantage does the Peri Metro Vegetable Cluster Development Programme offer to farmers in rural areas near cities? | assured income to farmers in the rural areas adjoining the cities | During 2011-2012, this sub-scheme was implemented at an expenditure of ` 879.05 lakhs to cover 2655 Ha at 50% subsidy. During 2012-13, it is proposed to implement this component in 2300 Ha at an outlay of ` 772 lakhs. 5.10. Peri Metro Vegetable Cluster Development Programme In order to ensure continuous supply of fresh vegetables to the burgeoning urban markets, it is absolutely necessary to create forward linkages from rural to urban areas. This will also ensure assured income to farmers in the rural areas adjoining the cities. Clusters of farmers will be formed to supply their produce to the society run by farmers at the District level. Private entrepreneurs will be engaged to collect, sort, grade and pack the produce at their location and supply the same to retail outlets in the city. This scheme will be implemented as a Public Private Partnership. | 468 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | This will also ensure assured income to farmers in the rural areas adjoining the cities. | 5 |
| What factor determines the purchase of sugarcane harvesters after receiving assistance from the Sugar Development Fund? | subject to the financial viability of the mills | In order to minimize the cost of cutting Sugarcane and also to overcome the difficulty in engaging cane cutting workers , the Government of Tamil Nadu has decided to purchase Sugarcane Harvesters for Co-operative & Public Sector Sugar Mills with their own resources and the administrative approval has been obtained from the Government. A Committee has been formed and the technical specifications were prepared to purchase sugarcane harvesters which are suitable for Tamil Nadu conditions. The proposal seeking assistance from Sugar Development Fund has been sent to Government of India. After availing the assistance, the Sugarcane Harvesters will be purchased subject to the financial viability of the mills. 85 86 | 663 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | After availing the assistance, the Sugarcane Harvesters will be purchased subject to the financial viability of the mills. | 9 | page=9,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What has the technological advancement in horticultural crops achieved? | improved the quality and yield considerably, besides, bringing higher income to the farmers leading to crop diversification. | Technology break- through in horticultural crops has improved the quality and yield considerably, besides, bringing higher income to the farmers leading to crop diversification. There has been considerable increase in area and production under horticultural crops over the years. During 2012-13, focused attention will be given for area expansion and adoption of high-tech methodologies in horticultural crops. 2. | 53 | relationship | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/pdf/policy%20notes/horti-12.pdf | Technology break- through in horticultural crops has improved the quality and yield considerably, besides, bringing higher income to the farmers leading to crop diversification. There has been considerable increase in area and production under horticultural crops over the years. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |