Question : The National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology (NMAET) aims to:
Option 1: Promote modern agricultural machinery and equipment
Option 2: Improve agricultural productivity through technology transfer
Option 3: Provide financial assistance for agricultural research projects
Option 4: Establish cold storage facilities in rural areas
Correct Answer:
Improve agricultural productivity through technology transfer
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Improve agricultural productivity through technology transfer.
The NMAET is a government initiative in India that focuses on strengthening agricultural extension services and technology transfer to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and income of farmers. The mission recognizes the importance of efficient agricultural extension services in disseminating knowledge, information, and technical assistance to farmers.
Under the NMAET, various activities are carried out to improve agricultural extension services, including training and capacity building of extension personnel, promoting participatory approaches, establishing information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, organizing demonstrations and field days, and facilitating farmers' access to new technologies and best practices.
The mission also emphasizes the adoption of modern agricultural practices, farm mechanization, efficient water management techniques, crop diversification, and post-harvest management to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.