What does KISAN stand for?

Q.  A new initiative Biotech-KISAN has been launched. KISAN stands for
- Published on 27 Oct 16

a. Small and women farmers
b. Krishi Information and Science Application Network
c. Krishi Innovation Science Application Network
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Krishi Innovation Science Application Network
 
  • Biotech- KISAN stands for Krishi Innovation Science Application Network.
  • Biotech-KISAN is a new programme that empowers farmers, especially women farmers.
  • Cash crops and horticulture can be a major source of income but the vagaries of climate, disease and market often prevent this.
  • Farmers are eager to use scientific tools that can mitigate these factors.
  • The Department of Biotechnology is partnering to stimulate these exciting directions.
  • The Scheme is for farmers, developed by and with farmers, it empowers women, impacts locally, connects globally, is Pan-India, has a hub-and spoke model and stimulates entrepreneurship and innovation in farmers.

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