Operation Greens Scheme

Why in news?

• As on July 19, 2021, total subsidy of Rs 47.66 crore has been released as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan under Operation Greens scheme

What is Operation Greens Scheme?

• To give fair price to the farmers for green vegetables, the Government is implementing the scheme of ‘Operation Greens’ for integrated development of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) value chain since 2018-19.
• The major objectives of the scheme inter alia include:
  • Enhancing value realization of TOP farmers
  • Price stabilization for producers and consumers
  • Reduction in post-harvest losses
  • Increase in food processing capacities
  • Value addition in TOP value chain by creating firm linkages with production clusters. 

PRELIMS QUESTION

Which of the following crops are included in Operation Greens Scheme?

1. Tomato

2. Wheat

3. Potato

4. Onion

5. Rice

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1,2 and 3 only

(b) 1,3 and 4 only

(c) 2,4 and 5 only

(d) 1,2,3,4 and 5

Answer