Govt working to double farmers' income by 2020: Radha Mohan

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 02 2017 | 4:13 PM IST
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh today said his ministry is working towards achieving the goal of doubling farmers' income by 2020 and several schemes are being implemented in this regard.
A seven-point strategy including 'Per drop more crop' approach is being followed to achieve the goal, he said at the meeting of a Parliamentary Consultative Committee.
"The government has launched a number of schemes and programmes to double farmers' income," Singh said in a statement.
Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, Soil Health Card, Neem-Coated Urea and e-NAM schemes are aimed at improving the crop productivity and earnings of farmers, he added.
A separate committee is also studying how to increase farmers' income, he added.

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First Published: Nov 02 2017 | 4:13 PM IST

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