Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Krishi Udan Scheme”:
1.Scheme intends to assist to farmers in transporting perishable agricultural products so that it improves their “value realisation”.
2.Under the scheme, the first domestic dedicated freighter carried perishable agricultural produce from Lengpui airport (Mizoram) to Kolkata airport.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Krishi Udan scheme intends to assist to farmers in transporting perishable agricultural products so that it improves their “value realisation”, especially in the north-east and tribal districts.

  • Under the scheme, the first domestic dedicated freighter carried perishable agricultural produce from Lengpui airport (Mizoram) to Kolkata airport.
  • Similarly, agricultural products are also transported from Guwahati International Airport to Hong Kong.
  • The customs, plant quarantine and other necessary services are also available at Guwahati International Airport.

Source: FORUMIAS

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