Question

The main objective of Raita Sarathi Yojana in Karnataka is _______.

1. Providing Tilling implements to the BPL farmers of Karnataka
2. Tractor Driving Training permission for farmers of Karnataka
3. Actual Tiller is the owner of the land
4. None of the above
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Tractor Driving Training permission for farmers of Karnataka

The correct answer is Tractor Driving Training permission for farmers of Karnataka.

Raita Sarathi Yojana:

• The Rs 5 crore allocated for setting up State Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Rs 2 crore for the ‘Raita Sarathi’ scheme aimed at preventing accidents in rural areas are likely to give impetus to the Transport department’s initiatives to make roads safer.
• The ‘Raita Sarathi’ scheme aims to train farmers on safe operations of tractors and trailers as well as issuing two-wheeler Driving Licenses to rural people after tests. Hence statement 2 is correct.

Raitha Siri Scheme:

• The State Government of Karnataka launched a scheme for farmers in Karnataka called Raitha Siri Scheme.
• The project was announced during the State Budget 2019-20.
• By starting this scheme, the Government elevates the state’s agricultural sector by providing financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 per hectare to the millet farmers.