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Karnataka CM launches Krishi Sanjeevani vans to test soil, water & suggest remedies for pest control
- On January 07, 2021, Karnataka Chief Minister S. Yediyurappa launched Krishi Sanjeevani vans in Bengaluru.
- This is Mainly for to help farmers in their own backyards.
- As part of this scheme, 40 mobile agro clinics were rolled from outside the Vidhana Soudha.
- The main objective of this project is to reduce the cost of production.
- In addition to that to provide farmers with accurate information on improved agriculture production technologies, supply of quality agricultural tools and adequate use of recommended fertilisers, pest and disease management, and nutrients available in the soil.
- This initiative is part of the National Agricultural Development Scheme 2020-21. These labs will also help the government conduct surveys at all stages of crop production and inform the farmers about the possible pest attacks, disease and weed management practices.
- The state government has rolled out 40 labs, each lab for 31 districts, while some big districts like Mysuru, Bengaluru Rural and Shivamogga will get two labs.
