Q. . With reference to National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), consider the following statements:
1.The programme aims at establishing a public dairy enterprise in order to provide better return to cattle keeping farmers.
2.It focuses towards strengthening of infrastructure for quality milk testing equipment as well as primary chilling facilities.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. NPDD is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2014.It aims to enhance quality of milk and milk products and increase share of organized milk procurement by creating required infrastructure. It does not aim at creating public dairy company.

Statement 2 is correct.  NPDD focuses towards strengthening of infrastructure for quality milk testing equipment as well as primary chilling facilities.

Source: ForumIAS