(a) Explain the initiative taken by the government to ensure the increase in agricultural production.

i. Green Revolution based on package technology.

ii. White Revolution

iii. Weather Bulletin

iv. Agricultural programs for the farmers on radio and televisions

v. Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone, fire, and disease.

vi. Establishment of Grameen Banks, Cooperative Societies, and Banks for providing loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest.

vii. Kissan Credit Card (KCC)

viii. Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS).

ix. Special Weather Bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers.

x. The government has also announced Minimum Support Price, remunerative and procurement prices for important crops.

xi. Check the exploitation of farmers by speculators and middlemen.