Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan launched in UP
What happened
- The CM launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in UP; it was to run till 12 June. [UP CM press note]
- ICAR, agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras were to reach farmers in the field during the campaign. [UP CM press note]
Background
- Certificates were given to PM KUSUM beneficiaries at the launch. [UP CM press note]
Why it matters
- Sending scientists to villages in kharif sowing season is meant to close the lab-to-land gap.
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How to use this in Mains
- Sending scientists to villages in kharif sowing season is meant to close the lab-to-land gap.
Quotable data pointThe CM launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in UP; it was to run till 12 June [UP CM press note].
UP Information Dept, CM press note 2025-05-29: मुख्यमंत्री ने ‘विकसित कृषि संकल्प अभियान’ का उ0प्र0 में शुभारम्भ किया (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: agricultural extension.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPPCS
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025 ran till
Answer (b) & explanation
Source: as cited in this article.
Official source: UP Information Dept, CM press note 2025-05-29: मुख्यमंत्री ने ‘विकसित कृषि संकल्प अभियान’ का उ0प्र0 में शुभारम्भ किया (Hindi PDF)
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