Question

The Karnataka Government has started 'Raitamitra' programme in every Hobli _______.

• A. To provide alternative jobs to farmers
• B. To overcome the problems of farmers
• C. To provide financial aids to farmers
• D. To remove bonded labour system

Answer 1

The correct option is B To overcome the problems of farmers

The Department of Agriculture established Raitha Samparka Kendras at hobli level with the objective of providing updated crop production related know-how, an arrangement of critical agricultural inputs, primary soil and seed testing facilities and arranging interface with public and private sector technologies. These Kendras are established with the objectives to provide technical information on crop selection, crop production related know-how, market information etc., to farmers., to provide primary seed and soil testing facilities locally, to facilitate the on-site provision of critical inputs like seeds, bio-fertilizers and plant protection chemicals.