GS PrelimsAgricultureGovernment Policies and Schemes for Agriculture2018
With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:
1. 'The National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
2. 'The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority' (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.
3. Sikkim has become India's first fully organic State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is operated under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, not the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
2. Statement 2 is correct. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) acts as the Secretariat for the implementation of the NPOP.
3. Statement 3 is correct. Sikkim was officially declared as India's first fully organic State in January 2016.