- This initiative aims to help farmers optimise their yields and increase productivity by sharing global best practices and supporting farmers to access financing, government subsidies and benefits.
- Godrej Agrovet became the first company in India to receive certification under the Indian Palm Oil Sustainability Framework.
- The company plans to establish 50 Samadhan centres across India by 2027, supporting the planting of approximately 2,000 hectares of oil palm.
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare aims to cultivate 1,000,000 hectares of oil palm by 2027, and Godrej Agrovet aims to add 60,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations in the next five years.
- The IPOS Framework, established by the Solvent Extractors Association of India and partners, lays down environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially beneficial guidelines for the Indian oil palm industry.
- Managing Director– Balram Singh Yadav
- Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Question:
Q.1 What is the aim of Godrej Agrovet's "Samadhan" initiative for oil palm farmers?
a.To provide comprehensive knowledge and services to farmers
b. To establish 50 centers across India by 2027
c. To achieve sustained productivity for farmers
d. To add 60,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations
a.To provide comprehensive knowledge and services to farmers
b. To establish 50 centers across India by 2027
c. To achieve sustained productivity for farmers
d. To add 60,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations