Maharashtra to earmark 5% of District Annual Plan funds for fodder production
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Livestock resilience and climate adaptation: a GS3 case study on decentralized funding for agriculture.
Why in news
The Maharashtra government decided to earmark at least 5% of District Annual Plan funds for fodder production and conservation to address drought-like conditions.
Background
The Maharashtra government's Animal Husbandry Minister, Pankaja Munde, announced the earmarking of 5% of District Annual Plan funds. The initiative includes establishing fodder banks, promoting alternative cultivation, and introducing digital monitoring systems.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMaharashtra government to earmark 5% of District Annual Plan funds for fodder production
- PostPankaja Munde is the Animal Husbandry Minister of Maharashtra
- S&TThe plan includes the introduction of digital monitoring for fodder conservation
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Maharashtra government's initiative on fodder production, consider the following statements:
- The government will earmark 10% of District Annual Plan funds for fodder production.
- The plan focuses exclusively on traditional cultivation methods without alternative options.
- The initiative includes the introduction of digital monitoring systems for fodder conservation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)3 only
- (d)1 and 2 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The government will earmark 5% of District Annual Plan funds. Statement 2 is incorrect: The initiative includes promoting alternative cultivation.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how decentralized funding and fodder conservation strategies can enhance the resilience of the livestock sector against climate-induced fodder scarcities in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Resource scarcity: Addressing fodder shortages caused by recurring drought-like conditions in Maharashtra
- Technological integration: Utilizing digital monitoring to track fodder bank inventory and distribution
- Fiscal decentralization: Leveraging District Annual Plans to address localized agricultural vulnerabilities
Keywords: fodder conservation · District Annual Plan · livestock resilience · climate adaptation · digital monitoring
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