DIVERSIFICATION OF CROPS
The Centre is advising
State Governments to undertake diversification programmes for
substituting traditional crops with suitable crops. Thrust is
being given on oilseeds and pulses. In order to increase production
and productivity of oilseeds and pulses, two centrally sponsored
schemes namely, Oilseeds Production Programme (OPP) and National
Pulses Development Project (NDPD) are being implemented in various
states. Under both these schemes, financial assistance is provided
on production and distribution of seeds, distribution of seed
minikits, distribution of improved farm implements, sprinkler
sets and micro-nutrients, etc. In order to disseminate production
technology among farmers, frontline demonstrations are organized
by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research . Demonstrations
are also organized by the State Departments of agriculture.
