The Government of Odisha launched the 'KALIA' (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) scheme to accelerate agricultural prosperity and poverty reduction across the state. Which of the following statements regarding the provisions and target groups of the KALIA scheme are correct? (Select all that apply)
- It provides financial assistance to small and marginal farmers to support input procurement across cropping seasons.Answer
- It provides non-crop livelihood assistance specifically for landless agricultural households to establish allied activities like goat rearing and poultry units.Answer
- CIt is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme completely financed and administered by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- DIt restricts all financial transfers and benefit coverages exclusively to urban income-tax-paying property owners.
Answer
The provisions providing seasonal input assistance to small and marginal farmers and extending livelihood support to landless agricultural households for allied activities are correct.
The KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) scheme of Odisha is structured around multiple welfare pillars: direct cultivation assistance for small and marginal farmers to meet input costs, and livelihood support for landless rural agricultural households to invest in allied activities like fishery, beekeeping, duckery, and small animal husbandry.
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Core components, beneficiary eligibility, and institutional framework of State Agriculture Welfare Initiatives (KALIA Scheme).
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