Initiative for Nutrition Security through Intensive Millets Promotion

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Initiative for Nutrition Security through Intensive Millets Promotion (INSIMP)?

1) It is a part of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
2) A key feature of INSIMP is giving input kits, comprising urea and pesticides.
- Published on 16 Nov 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion (INSIMP) – a part of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana” (RKVY) which is the only comprehensive initiative to support millet production.
  • A key feature of INSIMP is giving input kits, comprising urea and pesticides; costing Rs 2,000-3,000 depending on the type of crop; and seed kits, comprising hybrid seeds to the farmers.
  • These kits are supplied by nodal agencies in a state, and are, in turn, procured from various manufacturers.

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