Question

Name the policies started by the government for the welfare of farmers and landless labourers.

Answer 1

1. Land Reforms: Redistribution of surplus land among landless labourers.
2. Minimum Support Price (MSP): Assures farmers a fair price for their agricultural produce.
3. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Provides financial assistance to eligible farmers.
4. Crop Insurance Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana): Protects farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities.
5. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): Provides guaranteed wage employment to rural and landless labourers.
6. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme: Provides easy and timely credit to farmers for agricultural activities.
7. Irrigation Development Programmes: Improve irrigation facilities to increase agricultural productivity.
8. Soil Health Card Scheme: Helps farmers improve crop yield by providing information about soil quality.

These policies aim to improve the income, employment opportunities, and overall welfare of farmers and landless labourers.