Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi certificates to 30,000 Krishi Sakhis at Varanasi

Current Context: On June 18, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted certificates to more than 30,000 women from self-help groups, designating them as Krishi Sakhis.

• This initiative, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, aims to empower rural women across the country.
• The Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP) seeks to transform rural India by empowering rural women as Krishi Sakhis through training and certification.
• These Krishi Sakhis will serve as para-extension workers, contributing to agricultural development and soil health initiatives.

Question:

1 What is the title given to women who are trained and certified under the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP)?

• A) Krishi Bandhu
• B) Krishi Mitr
• C) Krishi Sakhi
• D) Krishi Jyoti

Answer: C) On June 18, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted certificates to more than 30,000 women from self-help groups, designating them as Krishi Sakhis.