- The programme is launched under the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) scheme at Pachyat Jaswan, Marh Block, Jammu district.
- The ‘Backyard Horticulture’ Programme aims to increase the production of organic fruits for home consumption and to fulfil individual requirements in terms of economic and health.
- Under this programme, three fruit yielding plants costing to Rs 200 will be distributed to the farmers at 90% subsidy.
- The programme is expected to be beneficial to around 600 homes in Zone Marh, Jammu District.
- The methods to plant these fruit yielding plants in the backyard place of homes are given to the farmers.
- Static Part:
- Lt Governor of J&K: Manoj Sinha
- State animal of J&K: Kashmir Stag (aka Hangul)
- National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in Jammu and Kashmir: Dachigam NP, Kazinag NP, Hemis NP, Salim Ali NP, Kishtwar NP, Jasrota WLS, Nandini WLS, Overa WLD, Ram Nagar WLS, Surinsar WLS
Question:
Q.1 Which state/UT launched ‘Backyard Horticulture’ Programme?
a. Chandigarh
b. Jammu and Kashmir
c. Kerala
d. Haryana
a. Chandigarh
b. Jammu and Kashmir
c. Kerala
d. Haryana
