Geography
Mention any three measures taken by the government to boost agricultural production.
Answer
Three measures taken by the government to boost agricultural production are-
- Various land reforms have been introduced. Zamindari and all intermediaries have been completely abolished.
- Creation of irrigation infrastructure and its optimum utilisation has been given greater importance.
- The Government of India provides subsidy on fertilizers to ensure adequate availability of fertilizers to farmers at reasonable rates.
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