Gujarat’s Dang to be declared 100 per cent organic farming district

Gujarat's Dang to be declared 100 per cent organic farming district

Question: Which of the following district of Gujarat has become the first 100% natural agriculture farming district in the state?
(a) Surat
(b) Dang
(c) GandhiNagar
(d) Kandala
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • Dang, a tribal district in eastern Gujarat was declared a 100 per cent organic farming district on 19 November 2021.
  • The state government has taken steps to encourage farmers to avoid the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides on the entire cultivable area.
  • The government is providing a subsidy of Rs 10,000 per hectare for a maximum of two hectares to each farmer for it.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://m.economictimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/gujarats-dang-to-be-declared-100-per-cent-organic-farming-district-minister/articleshow/87735696.cms