2) Extension of Operation Greens

Question 1

When was Operation Greens launched ?

Answer 1

In the Budget of 2018-19 to stabilize the supply of

T-O-P crops

Question 2

Implemented by ?

Answer 2

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Question 3

What is the current news ?

Answer 3

Now Operation Greens has been extended from Tomato, Onion, Potato to All Perishable Fruits and Vegetables (TOP to TOTAL)

Question 4

Objective ?

Answer 4

To protect the growers of fruits and vegetables from making distress sale due to lockdown and reduce post harvest losses

Question 5

Duration of the scheme ?

Answer 5

Period of 6 months from the date of notification (11/6/2020)

Question 6

Assistance ?

Answer 6

Ministry will provide subsidy of 50% of the cost of the following 2 components subjected to cost norms :

1) Transportation of eligible crops from surplus production cluster to consumption centre
2) Hiring of appropriate storage facilities for eligible crops (max period of 3 months)