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    Question

    Which of the following decisions is part of the "Sahkar

    Se Samridhi" vision implemented by the Government of India?
    A Identifying Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) functioning as fertilizer retailers and encouraging them to continue as retailers. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bringing PACS currently not functioning as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendras (PMKSK) under the ambit of PMKSK. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Connecting PACS with the marketing of organic fertilizers, particularly Fermented Organic Manure (FoM) / Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) / Phosphate Enriched Organic Manure (PROM). Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Allowing fertilizer companies to act as aggregators for small bio-organic producers, including PACS as wholesalers/retailers, under the Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the direction of realizing the vision of “Sahkar Se Samridhi”, the Government of India has taken five more important decisions. The following 5 important decisions were taken in the meeting- 1. There are about 1 lakh Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Societies present across the country. On the basis of mapping, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) which are not functioning as fertilizer retailers will be identified and they will be encouraged to function as retailers on the basis of feasibility in a phased manner. 2.  PACS which are not currently functioning as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samridhi Kendras (PMKSK) will be brought under the ambit of PMKSK. 3.  PACS will be connected with the marketing of organic fertilizers, especially Fermented Organic Manure (FoM) / Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) / Phosphate Enriched Organic Manure (PROM). 4.  Under the Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme of Department of Fertilizers, fertilizer companies will act as an aggregator for small bio-organic producers to market the end product, in this supply and marketing chain of bio-organic fertilizers PACS will also be included as wholesalers/retailers. 5. PACS can also be employed as Drone entrepreneurs for spraying fertilizers and pesticides. Drones can also be used for survey of property. The benefits of these decisions : These important decisions will increase the income of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, as well as increase the employment opportunities in rural areas and farmers will be able to get fertilizers, pesticides, seeds and agricultural machinery at the local level.

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