Which of the following statements about Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan launched recently is are correct It w...........

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Which of the following statements about Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan launched recently is/ are correct?

It will be launched by the Ministry of Rural Development.
The purpose of the scheme is to aid, assist and advise farmers on how to improve their farming techniques and raise their income.
It will be taken up in 25 villages with more than 1000 population each in Aspirational Districts identified in consolation with Ministry of Rural Development as per directions of NITI Aayog.

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2 and 3

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1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Second option is correct.

The Ministry of Agriculture and farmers welfare in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of doubling farmers’ income by 2022 has launched the Krishi kalyan Abhiyaan from 1st June to 31st July, 2018. The purpose of the scheme is to aid, assist and advice farmers on how to improve their farming techniques and raise their incomes.

The Krishi kalyan Abhiyaan will be undertaken in 25 Villages with more than 1000 population each in Aspirational Districts identified in consultation with Ministry of Rural Development as per directions of NITI Ayog. In districts where number of villages (with more than 1000 population) is less than 25, all villages will be covered. Farm science centres called Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) will coordinate and implement the programme.