The missions was started as an offshoot of the Seventh Plan in the fields of literacy, immunization, oilseeds, drinking water, dairy products and telecommunication. Subsequently, pulses, oil palm and maize were also brought. mission had the task to cover five + dairy added later critical areas which were considered very important for the development of the Indian economy and society. funded jointly by Centre and State Govt. and other allied institutions.

The missions was started as an offshoot of the Seventh Plan in the fields of literacy, immunization, oilseeds, drinking water, dairy products and telecommunication. Subsequently, pulses, oil palm and maize were also brought. mission had the task to cover five + dairy added later critical areas which were considered very important for the development of the Indian economy and society. funded jointly by Centre and State Govt. and other allied institutions.

Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for crop insurance and bring out the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). (2016)