Geography
Enlist the various institutional reform programmes introduced by the government in the interest of farmers.
Answer
- Land reforms and land development programme.
- Provision for crop insurance.
- Establishment of Grameen banks, cooperative societies.
- Kissan Credit Card (KCC) and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS).
- Special Weather bulletins and agricultural programmes on radio and television.
- Minimum support price (MSP).
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