898 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Annual Report, published by agriwelfare.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 363 of the 898 pairs (40.4%) are explanatory questions and 535 restate a figure. 95.99% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the purpose of Agricultural exhibitions or fairs? | an effective means of reaching to a large number of farmers | Exhibitions 8.31 Agricultural exhibitions / Fairs are an effective means of reaching to a large number of farmers. The Department has sponsored / organized about 08 Kisan Melas in different parts of the country including participation in India International Trade Fair 2016 by setting up Agriculture Pavilion from 14th - 27th November, 2016 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, to disseminate relevant information and promote appropriate technologies and improved agronomic practices among the farmers and other stakeholders in agriculture and allied sectors. | 54 | definition | 1.000 | Agricultural exhibitions / Fairs are an effective means of reaching to a large number of farmers. | 78 | page=78,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the basis for the proposal prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare for a National Agricultural Bio-security System? | based on recommendation of National Commission on Farmers headed by Prof | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has prepared a proposal for putting in place a National Agricultural Bio-security System (NABS). The proposal is based on recommendation of National Commission on Farmers headed by Prof. M.S. | 155 | definition | 1.000 | The proposal is based on recommendation of National Commission on Farmers headed by Prof. | 103 | page=103,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the goal of the Professor Vaidyanathan Committee established by the Government? | improving agricultural statistics and to examine use of remote sensing applications in agricultural statistics | In order to implement the recommendations of Professor Vaidyanathan Committee set up by the Government for improving agricultural statistics and to examine use of remote sensing applications in agricultural statistics, after the approval of CCEA, the Government has entrusted a pilot study to Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, PUSA, New Delhi. The basic objective of the study will be to examine the reliability of estimates of crop area and crop production at State and national level on the basis of sample sizes recommended by the Vaidyanathan committee report. The Study will be conducted in five States namely Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh. (v) Forecasting Agricultural Output using Space Agro Meteorology and Land Based Observations (FASAL) | 107 | definition | 1.000 | In order to implement the recommendations of Professor Vaidyanathan Committee set up by the Government for improving agricultural statistics and to examine use of remote sensing applications in agricultural statistics, after the approval of CCEA, the Government has entrusted a pilot study to Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, PUSA, New Delhi. | ||||
| What is the goal of the National Award scheme in the coconut sector? | recognizing out standing performance in coconut sector | Annual Report 2016-17 industry through various media, publication etc besides organizing training programmes to impart skills and knowledge to farmers, unemployed youths and rural women in various fields related to coconut. For recognizing out standing performance in coconut sector a scheme of National Award is also being implemented biannually. Production of publications, undertaking multimedia product promotional campaigns, participation in exhibitions and fairs, management of MIS in the organization etc; are the major activities undertaken under the scheme. 5. To create awareness about the activities of the Board and health aspects of coconuts and coconut products, Board participates in exhibitions, seminars etc. 5. | 228 | definition | 1.000 | For recognizing out standing performance in coconut sector a scheme of National Award is also being implemented biannually. | 41 | page=41,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is one goal of the Technology Mission on coconut? | development of technology for new value added coconut products and by-products by research | Technology Mission on coconut was sanctioned during the financial year 2001- 02 with the objectives of (a) development of technology for new value added coconut products and by-products by research, bring these value added products to commercial production by assisting to promising entrepreneurs (b) providing assistance for the controlling of specific disease/pest in any specific area including development of technology for controlling of specific disease/pest to ensure undisrupted supply of raw materials to the coconut industry for the production of value added products and by products (c) develop and promote market for such newly developed values added products and by-products including traditional products (ball copra, copra and oil) by research, surveys and brand promotion. The implementation of this scheme is on time bound project basis. | 107 | definition | 1.000 | Technology Mission on coconut was sanctioned during the financial year 2001- 02 with the objectives of (a) development of technology for new value added coconut products and by-products by research, bring these value added products to commercial production by assisting to promising entrepreneurs (b) providing assistance for the controlling of specific disease/pest in any specific area including development of technology for controlling of specific disease/pest to ensure undisrupted supply of raw materials to the coconut industry for the production of value added products and by products (c) | ||||
| What is the focus of the Rainfed Area Development initiative? | Integrated Farming System (IFS) for enhancing productivity and minimizing risks associated with climatic variabilities. | Major Components of NMSA are : • Rainfed Area Development (RAD): RAD focuses on Integrated Farming System (IFS) for enhancing productivity and minimizing risks associated with climatic variabilities. Under this system, crops/cropping system is integrated with activities like horticulture, livestock, fishery, agro-forestry, apiculture etc. to enable farmers not only in maximizing farm returns for sustaining livelihood, but also to mitigate the impacts of drought, flood or other extreme weather events with the income opportunity from allied activities during crop damage. • Soil Health Management (SHM): SHM is aimed at promoting location as well as crop specific sustainable soil health management including residue management, organic farming practices by way of creating and linking soil fertility maps with macro-micro nutrient management, appropriate land use based on land type. | 80 | definition | 1.000 | Major Components of NMSA are : • Rainfed Area Development (RAD): RAD focuses on Integrated Farming System (IFS) for enhancing productivity and minimizing risks associated with climatic variabilities. Under this system, crops/cropping system is integrated with activities like horticulture, livestock, fishery, agro-forestry, apiculture etc. | ||||
| What is the goal of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana? | developing a long term solution for mitigating the effect of drought and increasing area under irrigation with Motto of Har Khet Ko Pani. | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) 7. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is being implemented with the objective of developing a long term solution for mitigating the effect of drought and increasing area under irrigation with Motto of Har Khet Ko Pani. This programme is being implemented in mission mode by three ministries with Ministry of Water Resources, RD&GR leading the mission. | 140 | definition | 1.000 | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is being implemented with the objective of developing a long term solution for mitigating the effect of drought and increasing area under irrigation with Motto of Har Khet Ko Pani. This programme is being implemented in mission mode by three ministries with Ministry of Water Resources, RD&GR leading the mission. | 55 | page=55,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of PMKSY in terms of irrigation? | not only the creation of assured irrigation but to create protected irrigation by using rainwater by “Jal Sanchay” and “Jal Sinchan”. | (More crop per drop), promote sustainable water conservation practices etc. The aim of PMKSY is not only the creation of assured irrigation but to create protected irrigation by using rainwater by “Jal Sanchay” and “Jal Sinchan”. | 96 | definition | 1.000 | The aim of PMKSY is not only the creation of assured irrigation but to create protected irrigation by using rainwater by “Jal Sanchay” and “Jal Sinchan”. | 55 | page=55,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |
| What information will the Soil Health Card give to farmers? | information on soil analysis and recommendation on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for cultivation | The Scheme will provide farmers with information on soil analysis and recommendation on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for cultivation. Soil analysis will be done in accordance with uniform sampling techniques and procedure to provide information to the farmers. Soil Health Card will be issued at 2 years intervals in respect of all the 14 crore land holdings in the country. | 37 | definition | 1.000 | The Scheme will provide farmers with information on soil analysis and recommendation on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for cultivation. | 60 | page=60,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the objectives of the Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project? | preventing degradation and protection of bio- diversity, improving accessibility to rural areas and productivity of livestock etc. | Annual Report 2016-17 a) Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project: The Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project (Credit No. 4,133) became operational in February, 2006. This project aims at preventing degradation and protection of bio- diversity, improving accessibility to rural areas and productivity of livestock etc. and envisages institutional strengthening, watershed development and management, enhancing livelihood opportunities, project management and coordination. The cost of this project is about Rs. 510.00 crore and area to be covered includes 602 Gram Panchayats in 10 districts, namely, Sirmour, Solan, Bilaspur, Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Hamirpur, Kangra, Chamba and Una. The work is in progress in all selected Gram Panchayats and a total of Rs. 105 crore have been spent during 2015- 2016. | 230 | definition | 1.000 | This project aims at preventing degradation and protection of bio- diversity, improving accessibility to rural areas and productivity of livestock etc. and envisages institutional strengthening, watershed development and management, enhancing livelihood opportunities, project management and coordination. |
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