The Netherlands and UP have signed an MoU to set up a skill development centre
Q. Which Indian state has signed an MoU with The Netherlands for setting up a skill development centre to help farmers?- Published on 20 Jul 16a. Punjab
b. Haryana
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Madhya Pradesh
ANSWER: Uttar Pradesh
The Netherlands and UP on 14th July 2016 signed an MoU to set up a skill development centre to assist farmers.
- MoU will ensure farmers get information on food processing as well as use of modern techniques to boost production of sugarcane, potato, dairy products and flowers.
- Dutch government will also help in cleaning the Yamuna in Agra and in sewage treatment.
- Under this agreement, it will assist the state in solid waste management, urban infrastructure and development.
- It will also assist the state in water management, water supply and cleanliness of water resources, sewage treatment, transport management and revival of water bodies.
- The Netherlands will also help in land reclamation of 1500 acres in the Ganga basin in Kanpur and development of cultural heritage.
- MoU will remain operational for the next three years.