Union Minister Shri Jitin Prasada Lays Foundation Stone for BEDF Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit
Union Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada laid the foundation stone for the BEDF Basmati and Organic Training Centre cum Demonstration Farm in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The joint project by APEDA and BEDF aims to provide technical support, practical demonstrations, and training on Basmati and organic cultivation to farmers, connecting them to export markets.
Why It Matters
It is relevant for competitive exams tracking government initiatives in agriculture, exports, and regional development under ministries like Commerce and Industry.
In Simple Words
Union Minister Shri Jitin Prasada laid the foundation stone for a new Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Built as a joint initiative by APEDA and BEDF, the facility will help local farmers with technical support, quality seeds, and organic farming methods.
The centre includes a demonstration farm covering notified Basmati varieties, pest management, and organic inputs. It also features a Seed Multiplication Centre, training programs for youth and farmers, and export-support linkages to boost agricultural exports from Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points
- Foundation stone laid for BEDF Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit, UP.
- The project is a joint initiative of APEDA and BEDF.
- Shri Jitin Prasada is the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry.
- Uttar Pradesh ranks seventh in organic production and eighth in area under organic cultivation in India.
- A dedicated Seed Multiplication Centre will provide authentic Basmati seed varieties.
- The facility supports the All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Programme (AICRIP).
- Training on organic and bio-inputs will be done with support from the National Centre for Organic Natural Farming (NCONF).
- Approximately 8,000 participants attended the programme.
Exam Angle
A. Tanda Bijeshi, Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh
Source: Press Information Bureau