Government has come up with a new platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers

Current Context: The government has indeed introduced a new digital platform called CDP-SURAKSHA on 11th April 2024. This platform is designed to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP).

• The CDP is a central initiative aimed at promoting horticulture crops.
• The name SURAKSHA stands for "System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance".
• The platform allows for an instant disbursal of subsidies to farmers directly into their bank accounts by utilizing the e-RUPI voucher from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
• The CDP-SURAKSHA platform has several features such as:
• Database integration with PM-KISAN
• Cloud-based server space from NIC
• UIDAI validation
• eRUPI integration
• Local government directory (LGD)
• Content management system
• Geotagging
• Geo-fencing
• Farmers, vendors, implementing agencies (IA), cluster development agencies (CDAs), and officials of the National Horticulture Board (NHB) can access the platform.
• A farmer can log in using their mobile number and place an order for planting material such as seeds, seedlings, and plants based on their requirement.

Question:

Q.1 What is the purpose of the CDP-SURAKSHA platform?
a. To provide weather updates to farmers
b. To sell agricultural products online
c. To provide agricultural training to farmers
d. To disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP)