Question: Which state amongst the following would have a separate budget for agriculture from the next year (2018)?
(a) Haryana
(b) Telangana
(c) Goa
(d) Karnataka
Answer- (b)
Related facts:
- On July 1, 2017, the government of Telangana decided to present a separate budget for agriculture from 2018 to enhance funds for the agriculture sector.
- The officials have also been directed to form farmers’ associations at various levels to organize the cultivators.
- Farmers would be provided training of modern and scientific methods of farming so as to increase the farm output.
Reference:
http://www.india.com/news/agencies/telangana-to-have-separate-agriculture-budget-from-next-year-2287594/
http://www.news18.com/news/india/telangana-to-have-separate-agriculture-budget-from-next-year-1449153.html
http://www.en.etemaaddaily.com/world/hyderabad/separate-budget-for-agriculture-in-telangana-state-from-2018-kcr:31219