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Give four measures to increase the agricultural production |
| Answer» (i) Land reforms:\xa0Collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari.\xa0(ii) Agricultural reforms:\xa0Green revolution and White revolution.(iii) Land development programmes:\xa0Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone, etc., establishment of Grameen banks, Cooperative societies and banks for providing loans.\xa0(iv)\xa0Issuing of Kissan Credit Card and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, etc.\xa0(v)\xa0Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers on radio and TV.\xa0(vi)\xa0Government announces Minimum Support Price (MSP) and remunerative and procurement prices to check exploitation.\xa0(vii)\xa0The government provides HYV seeds and fertilisers.(viii)\xa0Government provides technical assistance and training for farmers.\xa0(ix)\xa0Soil testing facilities, cold storage and transportation facilities are provided by government for farmers. | |