With reference to the Chief Minister’s Raita Chaitanya Yojane and related agricultural initiatives, consider the following statements: 1. The Krishi-Thotagarike Mela was held at a university in Shivamogga. 2. The government approved ₹35.99 crore for the Chief Minister’s Raita Chaitanya Yojane. 3. The Negilayogi scheme is scheduled to launch in October. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Government approves ₹35.99 crore for Chief Minister’s Raita Chaitanya Yojane in Shivamogga

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 30 October 2026

Agricultural extension and information dissemination: a GS3 case study on rural development.

Why in news

The government approved ₹35.99 crore for the Chief Minister’s Raita Chaitanya Yojane and inaugurated the Krishi-Thotagarike Mela at Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences.

Background

Agriculture Minister P.M. Narendraswamy inaugurated a four-day Krishi-Thotagarike Mela in Shivamogga. The government approved ₹35.99 crore for the Chief Minister’s Raita Chaitanya Yojane, with 27.15 lakh messages sent by October 17.

Facts for Prelims

Fact₹35.99 crore approved for Chief Minister’s Raita Chaitanya Yojane
Fact27.15 lakh messages sent by October 17
PlaceKrishi-Thotagarike Mela held at Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences in Shivamogga
FactNegilayogi scheme scheduled to launch in November

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Chief Minister’s Raita Chaitanya Yojane and related agricultural initiatives, consider the following statements:

The Krishi-Thotagarike Mela was held at a university in Shivamogga.
The government approved ₹35.99 crore for the Chief Minister’s Raita Chaitanya Yojane.
The Negilayogi scheme is scheduled to launch in October.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states the Negilayogi scheme is scheduled to launch in November.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how targeted agricultural schemes and rural melas can enhance farmer awareness and promote sustainable agricultural practices in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Information dissemination: Leveraging mass messaging to bridge the gap between government schemes and rural farmers
Institutional synergy: Role of agricultural universities in hosting knowledge-sharing platforms like Krishi-Thotagarike Mela

Keywords: Agricultural extension · Rural development · Information dissemination · Knowledge-sharing · Sustainable agriculture

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