57 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Strengthening India's Agricultural Backbone, 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. 25 of the 57 pairs (43.9%) are explanatory questions and 32 restate a figure. 92.98% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 57 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What problem does the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana address? | problems of high premium rates for farmers and reduction in sum insured due to capping | Since the inception of the scheme, over 24.67 lacs small and marginal farmers have joined the PMKMY scheme. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) LEAY. was launched in 2016 addressing problems of high premium rates for farmers and reduction in sum insured due to capping. In past 8 Years of implementation. In past 8 Years of implementation, 63. Crore farmer applications have been enrolled and over 18. Crore (Provisional) farmer applicants have received claims of over ₹ 1,65,149 Crore. During this period nearly ₹ 32,482 Crore were paid by farmers as their share of premium against which claims over ₹ 1,65,149 Crore (Provisional) have been paid to them. for every ₹100 of premium paid by farmers, they have received about ₹ 508 as claims. Institutional credit for agriculture sector v. | 187 | definition | 1.000 | was launched in 2016 addressing problems of high premium rates for farmers and reduction in sum insured due to capping. | 6 | page=6,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the objective of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme? | to mobilize a medium - long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets | e-NAM The Department has integrated 1410 mandis with e-NAM since inception across 23 States & 4 UTs. As on 31st December 2024, 1. Crore farmers & 2.63 lakh traders have been registered on e-NAM portal. Total volume of 11. Crore MT & 42. Crore numbers (bamboo, betel leaves, coconut, lemon & sweet corn) collectively worth approximately Rs. 4.01 lakh Crore of trade has been recorded on e-NAM platform. Agricultural Infrastructure Fund A One Lakh Crore, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme was launched with an objective to mobilize a medium - long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through incentives and financial support in order to improve agriculture infrastructure in the country. | 529 | definition | 1.000 | Agricultural Infrastructure Fund A One Lakh Crore, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme was launched with an objective to mobilize a medium - long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through incentives and financial support in order to improve agriculture infrastructure in the country. | ||||
| Why is the sector considered vital to India? | vital to India's socio-economic fabric | It supports the livelihoods of a significant portion of the population and remains vital to India's socio-economic fabric. Recognizing its importance, the Government of India has implemented various initiatives and significantly increased budget allocations to strengthen the sector. Enhanced Budget Allocation | 83 | relationship | 0.970 | It supports the livelihoods of a significant portion of the population and remains vital to India's socio-economic fabric. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What factors contributed to the rise in the annual growth rate of real GVA in recent years? | improved efficiency, mechanization, and diversification in agricultural activities | Annual Growth Rate of Real Gross Value Added (GVA) at Basic Prices The annual growth rate of real GVA in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector has shown fluctuations over the years. In 2004-05, it was recorded at 1.4%, slightly declining to 1.2% in 2014-15. the sector has gained momentum in recent years, with the growth rate rising to an estimated 2.1% in 2023-24. This reflects improved efficiency, mechanization, and diversification in agricultural activities. Real Gross Value Added (GVA) in Agriculture (₹ Crore at Constant Prices) The real GVA for agriculture, forestry, and fishing has demonstrated substantial growth, showcasing the sector’s increasing contribution to the economy. In 2004-05, the GVA stood at ₹13.85 lakh crore, which rose to ₹18.94 lakh crore in 2014-15 and further increased to an estimated ₹26.42 lakh crore in 2023-24( PE). | 389 | relationship | 0.970 | This reflects improved efficiency, mechanization, and diversification in agricultural activities. | 3 | page=3,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| How much did food grain production increase from 2004-05 to 2023-24? | from 204.6 million tonnes (2004-05) to an estimated 332.3 million tonnes (2023-24) | Print XClose 01-February-2025 14:06 IST Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Strengthening India's Agricultural Backbone Key Achievements and Government Initiatives Synopsis The Government of India has significantly increased budget allocations, rising from ₹11,915.22 crore in 2008- 09 to ₹1,22,528.77 crore in 2024-25, demonstrating its commitment to the sector. Food grain production has surged from 204.6 million tonnes (2004-05) to an estimated 332.3 million tonnes (2023-24), with enhanced productivity and Minimum Support Price (MSP) revisions ensuring better farmer incomes. The MSP for paddy and wheat has grown from ₹850 and ₹1,080 per quintal in 2008-09 to ₹2,300 and ₹2,425 per quintal in 2023-24 respectively. | 448 | relationship | 0.970 | Food grain production has surged from 204.6 million tonnes (2004-05) to an estimated 332.3 million tonnes (2023-24), with enhanced productivity and Minimum Support Price (MSP) revisions ensuring better farmer incomes. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| What contributions does agriculture make to India's economy? | ensuring food security, providing employment, and contributing to overall economic development | the total MSP paid to farmers for paddy and wheat has surged from ₹4.40 lakh crore and ₹2.27 lakh crore in 2004-13 to ₹12.51 lakh crore and ₹5.44 lakh crore in 2014-24 respectively. Key farmer-centric initiatives include PM-KISAN (₹3.46 lakh crore disbursed), PMFBY (₹1.65 lakh crore in claims), and e-NAM, which has integrated 1,400+ mandis for better market access. The Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) has sanctioned ₹52,738 crore for over 87,500 projects to improve post-harvest management. The government’s millet promotion efforts have boosted production, while institutional credit expansion, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) growth, and agricultural R&D investments continue to transform the sector. Agriculture serves as the backbone of India's economy, playing a pivotal role in ensuring food security, providing employment, and contributing to overall economic development. | 786 | summary | 0.970 | Agriculture serves as the backbone of India's economy, playing a pivotal role in ensuring food security, providing employment, and contributing to overall economic development. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | ||
| What has the Government of India done to strengthen the agricultural sector? | implemented various initiatives and significantly increased budget allocations | It supports the livelihoods of a significant portion of the population and remains vital to India's socio-economic fabric. Recognizing its importance, the Government of India has implemented various initiatives and significantly increased budget allocations to strengthen the sector. Enhanced Budget Allocation | 179 | summary | 0.970 | Recognizing its importance, the Government of India has implemented various initiatives and significantly increased budget allocations to strengthen the sector. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the role of agriculture in India's economy? | ensuring food security, providing employment, and contributing to overall economic development | the total MSP paid to farmers for paddy and wheat has surged from ₹4.40 lakh crore and ₹2.27 lakh crore in 2004-13 to ₹12.51 lakh crore and ₹5.44 lakh crore in 2014-24 respectively. Key farmer-centric initiatives include PM-KISAN (₹3.46 lakh crore disbursed), PMFBY (₹1.65 lakh crore in claims), and e-NAM, which has integrated 1,400+ mandis for better market access. The Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) has sanctioned ₹52,738 crore for over 87,500 projects to improve post-harvest management. The government’s millet promotion efforts have boosted production, while institutional credit expansion, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) growth, and agricultural R&D investments continue to transform the sector. Agriculture serves as the backbone of India's economy, playing a pivotal role in ensuring food security, providing employment, and contributing to overall economic development. | 786 | summary | 0.970 | Agriculture serves as the backbone of India's economy, playing a pivotal role in ensuring food security, providing employment, and contributing to overall economic development. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | ||
| What is the purpose of the seed hubs established with ICAR? | ensuring the availability of high-quality seeds of improved millet varieties | Productivity has increased by 7% from 1248 Kg/ha to 1337 Kg/ha between 2019 and 2024 (Final Estimate). v. 25 seed hubs have been established in collaboration with ICAR, ensuring the availability of high-quality seeds of improved millet varieties. v. Procurement of 7.8 lakh tonnes of millets during the kharif marketing season of 2023-24 These efforts have led to substantial improvements in food grain production, increased income for farmers, enhanced credit facilities, and better crop insurance. the agriculture sector continues to evolve and thrive, securing India's position as a global leader in agricultural production and export. References | 169 | summary | 0.970 | 25 seed hubs have been established in collaboration with ICAR, ensuring the availability of high-quality seeds of improved millet varieties. | 8 | page=8,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the increase in budget allocations for agriculture demonstrate? | its commitment to the sector | Print XClose 01-February-2025 14:06 IST Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Strengthening India's Agricultural Backbone Key Achievements and Government Initiatives Synopsis The Government of India has significantly increased budget allocations, rising from ₹11,915.22 crore in 2008- 09 to ₹1,22,528.77 crore in 2024-25, demonstrating its commitment to the sector. Food grain production has surged from 204.6 million tonnes (2004-05) to an estimated 332.3 million tonnes (2023-24), with enhanced productivity and Minimum Support Price (MSP) revisions ensuring better farmer incomes. The MSP for paddy and wheat has grown from ₹850 and ₹1,080 per quintal in 2008-09 to ₹2,300 and ₹2,425 per quintal in 2023-24 respectively. | 385 | summary | 0.970 | Print XClose 01-February-2025 14:06 IST Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Strengthening India's Agricultural Backbone Key Achievements and Government Initiatives Synopsis The Government of India has significantly increased budget allocations, rising from ₹11,915.22 crore in 2008- 09 to ₹1,22,528.77 crore in 2024-25, demonstrating its commitment to the sector. |
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