Question: Who launched the All India Agri Transport Call Centre to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables during lockdown on April 15, 2020?
(a)Narendra Modi
(b)Ram Vilas Paswan
(c)Narendra Singh Tomar
(d)Arjun Munda
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched the All India Agri Transport Call Centre at a function in Krishi Bhavan on April 15, 2020.
- The Call Centre numbers are 18001804200 and 14488.
- This 24×7 service is an initiative of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Government of India for coordination between States for inter-state movement of perishables – Vegetables & Fruits, Agri Inputs like seeds, pesticides and fertilizer etc.
- Truck drivers, traders, retailers, farmers, etc. facing problems in inter-state movement of agricultural, horticultural or any other perishable commodities besides seeds and fertilizers may seek help by calling at the Call Centre.
Author: Himanshu Shukla
Links:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1614635