[march]Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme

Question 1

By

Answer 1

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC & FW) -> recommended under National Agroforestry Policy 2014.

Question 2

Features

Answer 2

• India first country to have such a comprehensive policy

- promotes endemic species or tree species that come with medicinal value

Question 3

Aim

Answer 3

Nemichya crops sobat bakiche multipurpose jhaada lavane -> for climate resilience and an additional source of income -> will benefit timber & herbsl industry.

Question 4

Funding

Answer 4

60(Centre) : 40(State)

Himalyan + norteastern-> 90:10

Question 5

Beneficiaries

Answer 5

1. Financial support 50% of the actual cost of the interventions
2. Farmers groups/Cooperatives and Farmer Producers Organization (FPO)s elligible

Question 6

Funding proportion to various groups

Answer 6

50% of funds : small, marginal farmers

30% : women beneficiaries

16% : SC -> or in proportion of population in district

8% : ST -> or in proportion of population in district