Question

    In February, the Uttarakhand Cabinet approved “Uttarakhand Millet Mission”. This mission aims at promoting the state’s traditional grains like Manduwa and Jhangora. The mission will be started in Dehradun, Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar and Nainital districts. The budget allocated for the scheme was______________ rupees.

    A 73 Crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 50 Crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 114 Crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 104 Crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the 'Uttarakhand Millet Mission' scheme to promote the state's traditional grain Manduwa, Jhangora. This scheme will be started in Dehradun, Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar and Nainital districts. To promote the production and marketing of coarse grain, a budget of 73 crore was allocated. Out of this amount, 53 crores will be given to the Agriculture Department and 20 crores to the cooperative societies.

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