2) Extension of Operation Greens Flashcards

1
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When was Operation Greens launched ?

A

In the Budget of 2018-19 to stabilize the supply of

T-O-P crops

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2
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Implemented by ?

A

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

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3
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What is the current news ?

A

Now Operation Greens has been extended from Tomato, Onion, Potato to All Perishable Fruits and Vegetables (TOP to TOTAL)

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4
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Objective ?

A

To protect the growers of fruits and vegetables from making distress sale due to lockdown and reduce post harvest losses

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5
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Duration of the scheme ?

A

Period of 6 months from the date of notification (11/6/2020)

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Assistance ?

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Ministry will provide subsidy of 50% of the cost of the following 2 components subjected to cost norms :

1) Transportation of eligible crops from surplus production cluster to consumption centre
2) Hiring of appropriate storage facilities for eligible crops (max period of 3 months)

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