Q. Consider the following statements in reference to Operation Greens
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q. Consider the following statements in reference to Operation Greens
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Operation Greens scheme was launched in November 2018 for integrated development of Tomato, Onion, and Potato (TOP) value chain with the objectives to enhance value realization of TOP farmers; reduction in post-harvest losses; price stabilization for producer and consumers and increase in food processing capacities and value addition, etc. However, it was recently extended to all fruits & vegetables (TOTAL) for a period of six months on a pilot basis as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
Statement 2 is correct: The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The scheme provides for short-term intervention by way of providing transportation and storage subsidy @ 50% and long-term intervention through value addition projects in identified production clusters with Grant-in-aid @ 35% to 70% of the eligible project cost subject to a maximum of Rs. 50 crore per project.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Operation Greens scheme was launched in November 2018 for integrated development of Tomato, Onion, and Potato (TOP) value chain with the objectives to enhance value realization of TOP farmers; reduction in post-harvest losses; price stabilization for producer and consumers and increase in food processing capacities and value addition, etc. However, it was recently extended to all fruits & vegetables (TOTAL) for a period of six months on a pilot basis as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
Statement 2 is correct: The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The scheme provides for short-term intervention by way of providing transportation and storage subsidy @ 50% and long-term intervention through value addition projects in identified production clusters with Grant-in-aid @ 35% to 70% of the eligible project cost subject to a maximum of Rs. 50 crore per project.
