Question

22. Project CHAMAN has been in news recently. Project CHAMAN aims to:
1. Provide strategic development to the horticulture sector.
2. Enhance farm incomes by using space technology.
3. Develop horticulture clusters and related infrastructure such as cold chains
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

CHAMAN is a pioneer project in which remote sensing technique is being used for strategic development of horticulture sector so as to increase the farmers’ income. It also gives methodology for preparing reliable estimates of horticulture crops. Income of farmers will increase by growing selected crops in the high suitable areas identified under CHAMAN in the current Jhum /waste lands. Besides this, the Post-Harvest damages of farmers would be significantly reduced by creation of desired Post Harvest Infrastructures like cold storages etc. thereby increasing their income. In addition the Geo-Spatial Studies like crop intensification, orchard rejuvenation and aqua-horticulture would further help the farmers’ to grow their horticultural crops in a profitable manner which will help doubling their income.