- The loan agreement of $100 million was signed.
- The loan will help to promote agribusiness in the state.
- It will eventually help to enhance the income of farmers and will reduce food losses in Maharashtra.
- The funds will be used to grant holistic support to on-farm improvement in productivity, upgrade post-harvest facilities, set up marketing structures for horticulture producers of the state.
- The small and marginal farmers will be benefited from this project.
- Static Part:
- Dams in Maharashtra: Koyna Dam(Koyna River), Jayakwadi Dam (Godavari River), Totladoh dam (Pench river), Isapur Dam (Penganga river)
- Wild Life Sanctuaries in Maharashtra: Anerdam WLS, Koyna WLS, Phansad WLS, Sagareshwar WLS, Radhanagari WLS, Nagzira WLS, Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary
Question:
Q.1 The GOI and ADB signed a $100 million loan agreement to support agribusiness in which state?
a. Karnataka
b. Meghalaya
c. Maharashtra
d. Gujarat
a. Karnataka
b. Meghalaya
c. Maharashtra
d. Gujarat