Ministry/Department : Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Aim: To develop the human resource in organic farming, natural farming and cow based economy for environmental sustenance and soil health.
Scheme:
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Under the scheme 100 centres are opened with a fund of Rs.5.35 crore.
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Objectives:
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To build skilled Human Resource at village level who are relevant for development organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
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Provide rural India with technical support in the field of Organic Farming or Natural Farming or Rural Economy or Sustainable Agriculture.
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To extend other activities of this Yojana at village level through their established centres.
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Implementation: Education wing of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR).
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Factual Information:
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Started in 2016