Govt to Launch Tilhan Mission to Boost Oilseed Production

Govt to Launch Tilhan Mission to Boost Oilseed Production

• The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Minister of Rural Development, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has announced that the government will launch Tilhan Mission to make the country self-reliant in oilseed production.
• Agriculture is the important pillar of the India’s economy and contributes 14 percent to the GDP.
• Apart from this, the government has also decided to create 10 thousand Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO) across the country. For this, assistance of over Rs 6,000 crore will be provided.
• Besides, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana will not be mandatory for farmers and it will be voluntary for them.

Points to Remember:

1. Name of the Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Minister of Rural Development
2. Tilhan Mission will be launched to boost production of which item?
3. Name of the mission to boost oilseed production