Government Scheme through MCQs : Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Understand the concept of Government schemes through MCQs for RBI Grade B, NABARD Grade A, UPSC 2021. This Article provide information about Important Government schemes of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Paragraph - Fisheries and aquaculture are an important source of food, nutrition, employment and income in India. The sector provides livelihood to more than 20 million fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and twice the number along the value chain. Fish being an affordable and rich source of animal protein, is one of the healthiest options to mitigate hunger and malnutrition.
Q - 1. Government launched which of the following scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India
A. PMKSY
B. PMMVY
C. PMMSY
D. PMSYM
E. PMKSM
Q - 2. What was the total Fish production during Financial Year 2018-19
A. 112.97 Lakh MT
B. 120.28 Lakh MT
C. 128.32 Lakh MT
D. 137.58 Lakh MT
E. 146.73 Lakh MT
Q - 3. The Program aims to enhance fish production to _______ by FY 2024-25
A. 180 Lakh MT
B. 190 Lakh MT
C. 210 Lakh MT
D. 220 Lakh MT
E. 260 Lakh MT
Q - 4. Which of the following Statement is incorrect
I. Government has launched a central sector scheme for fisheries sector.
II. Scheme will be implemented over a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories.
III. Government has allocated Rs. 20050 crores for this program
Choose the correct code :
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only II & III
D. Only I & III
E. All I, II & III
Explanation :-
Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana - A scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India” with highest ever investment of Rs. 20050 crores in fisheries sector comprising of Central share of Rs. 9407 crore, State share of Rs 4880 crore and Beneficiaries contribution of Rs. 5763 crore.
PMMSY will be implemented over a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories with the Following Objective :
- Harnessing of fisheries potential in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable manner
- Enhancing of fish production and productivity through expansion, intensification, diversification and productive utilization of land and water
- Modernizing and strengthening of value chain - post-harvest management and quality improvement
- Doubling fishers and fish farmers incomes and generation of employment
- Enhancing contribution to Agriculture GVA and exports
- Social, physical and economic security for fishers and fish farmers
- Robust fisheries management and regulatory framework
The Gross Value Added (GVA) of fisheries sector in the national economy during 2018-19 stood at Rs 2,12,915 crores (current basic prices) which constituted 1.24% of the total National GVA and 7.28% share of Agricultural GVA.
Fisheries sector in India has shown impressive growth with an average annual growth rate of 10.88% during the year from 2014-15 to 2018-19.
The fish production in India has registered an average annual growth of 7.53% during last 5 years and stood at an all-time high of 137.58 lakh metric tons during 2018-19.
The export of marine products stood at 13.93 lakh metric tons and valued at Rs.46,589 crores (USD 6.73 billion) during 2018-19.
Government to register 3,477 “Sagar Mitra” in coastal fisher villages and encourage Fish Farmers Producer Organizations (FFPOs)
Under the Swath Sagar plan, activities envisaged with a view to modernize the fisheries sector include promotion of Bio-toilets, Insurance coverage for fishing vessels, Fisheries Management Plans, E-Trading/Marketing, Fishers and resources survey and creation of National IT-based databases.
Paragraph - Government has been implementing several schemes for incentivizing the investment made by dairy cooperative sector for development of dairy infrastructure. However, government realizes that even MSMEs and Private companies also need to be promoted and incentivized for their involvement in processing and value addition infrastructure. AHIDF would facilitate much needed incentivization of investments in establishment of such infrastructure for dairy and meat processing and value addition infrastructure and establishment of animal feed plant in the private sector.
Q - 1. Government has approved to set up AHIDF worth
A. Rs. 5000 crore
B. Rs. 10000 crore
C. Rs. 15000 crore
D. Rs. 20000 crore
E. Rs. 25000 crore
Q - 2. A Credit Guarantee Fund of ______ will be set up to provide credit guarantee to the projects
A. Rs 250 Crore
B. Rs 500 Crore
C. Rs 750 Crore
D. Rs 1000 Crore
E. Rs 1500 Crore
Q - 3. Credit Guarantee Fund will be managed by
A. SIDBI
B. NABARD
C. DIDF
D. NDDB
E. Both B & D
Explanation :-
Cabinet has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth Rs. 15000 crore.
AHIDF would facilitate much needed incentivization of investments in establishment of infrastructure for dairy and meat processing and value addition infrastructure and establishment of animal feed plant in the private sector.
The eligible beneficiaries under the Scheme would be Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), MSMEs, Section 8 Companies, Private Companies and individual entrepreneur with minimum 10% margin money contribution by them.
The balance 90% would be the loan component to be made available by scheduled banks.
Government of India will provide 3% interest subvention to eligible beneficiaries. There will be 2 years moratorium period for principal loan amount and 6 years repayment period thereafter.
Government of India would also set up Credit Guarantee Fund of Rs. 750 crore to be managed by NABARD.
Credit guarantee would be provided to those sanctioned projects which are covered under MSME defined ceilings.
Guarantee Coverage would be upto 25% of Credit facility of borrower.
